Photography
This winter on the Gold Coast has been one of the best I can remember.
Relentless East and South-East swells, coupled with offshore winds and perfect sand banks has meant one of the most consistent winters I can remember here in South-East Queensland. Here’s a particular session from South Stradbroke Island.
Early winter at Kirra Reef in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast.
Perfect, calm conditions made for an ideal day of diving Kirra Reef. Clouds of fish and smatterings of sting rays, Wobbegong Sharks and Puffer Fish call this reef home and made for a memorable day out.
Snapshots from an unforgettable road trip around Iceland in December.
No matter which way you cast your eyes in Iceland, your mind is sure to be blown. I was lucky enough to road trip around the entire country in a van this December. Take a moment to enjoy the visual beauty on offer through a country which should be on everyone’s bucket list.
I’ve got to say, Iceland wouldn’t have been nearly as enjoyable or comfortable if it wasn’t for this trusty mobile adventure home from Cozy Campers.
I think it goes without saying that Iceland is a gargantuan of unpredictable weather and varied terrain, so if you’re wanting to see everything this beautiful country has to offer, you’re going to want a reliable car. And what’s even better, one which doubles as your home when you want to escape to the quieter corners
The Cozy 3 automatic 4x4 had everything I needed and more to make this such a successful trip. Including:
4x4 capabilities to handle those icy and gravel roads.
Parallel bench seat perfect for relaxing, reading, working or cooking which folds out easily into a double bed.
All the cooking equipment I could possibly need.
Sunroof for watching those incredible northern lights whilst laying comfortably in my bed.
Internal heating for those sub-zero nights.
Portable wifi so I could continue to work from anywhere in the country.
If you want to see Iceland properly without many restrictions and maintain a level of comfort, Cozy Campers is the way to go.
National Geographic is currently running their annual global photo competition. And holy moly, the submissions are absolutely breathtaking.
I took a stab in the dark and entered in about 12 images….why not, eh? To my absolute surprise this drone image of a wave breaking over a crystal clear section of reef in the Mentawai Islands I took in April has made the editor’s picks. Fingers crossed for a victory when the winner is announced.
Summer in south-west France! Is there anything better? 16 hours of sunlight, smiling faces, warm water, great food and good vibes.
Being based here for a few weeks armed with my camera gear has been a great opportunity to connect with a photograph some very cool people for various brands. When RVCA Europe hit us up to spend an evening with their local surf team, I jumped at the chance. The waves were horrendous but the smiles were still plastered on all faces and the crew danced on waves until the sun set around 10pm.
Throughout April & May I was based in the Mentawai Islands, a chain located 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of Sumatra, Indonesia, on the edge of the Ring of Fire. This was my fourth time here, and I’m continually taken back by the incredible waves, unspoiled islands, and beautiful culture of the local island people.
My reason for being there was to work as a surf-guide and photographer with a land-based camp called Pitstop Hill on the island of Pulau Masokut. My days revolved around assessing the surf conditions, taking guests to the most appropriate waves, navigating for boat drivers, snorkeling, fishing, and coordinating local village visits to build awareness of the communities in the area.
Visiting the local villages is a beautiful and humbling insight into the people and traditions that are so far removed from what we’re used to in the developed Western world. I remember walking back to our boat in a village called Malilimok while an elderly man was sitting in his doorway soaking up the afternoon sun, watching as a group of Bule (the Indonesian term for “Westerners”) roamed around his village. He had a friendly and welcoming appearance, and he was more than happy to have his photograph taken. To me, the contentment and peaceful nature exuding from this man struck me as though he’d lived a full, happy and healthy life by living closely with nature and reaffirmed that we do not need a lot in order to be happy.
There is a wave, a complete natural phenomenom of moving sand which, as of 10 years ago, created arguably the greatest wave on the planet. Donkey Bay, Namibia.
Two kilometers of unsectioned, below sea-level, grinding barrels which cause even the best surfers on the planet to drop their jaws in awe when in it’s presence. An ever shifting chunk of sand which is predicted to move further north, changing its shape and no longer be the wave that it is today. On a three-week visit, I was lucky enough to coincide with an amazing swell and experience a wave which is on every surfers bucket list.
