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Unique books featuring Australia's largest & most famous outback cattle stations.
These coffee-table style books contain more than 800 photographs taken on almost 60 cattle stations across the top of Australia. The photos show true-to-life colours and genuine people in authentic, everyday situations. Looking through these books will make you feel like you are there amongst the dust & action, solitude & silence. These books are enjoyed by every age and people from all walks of life, all over the world. And they're especially appreciated by people who are hard to buy gifts for. But there's no need to take my word for it - read what other people have said about the books in testimonials. Or find out more about the book contents.
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Personal drone training – (one-on-one help or advice)
October 3rd, 2024Which trees survive cyclones? How do you help trees withstand cyclones?
February 9th, 2024Note: this was posted on 16 Feb 2011, after cyclone Yasi. 2024 Feb 9 – I’ve added a few notes/made some adjustments after cyclone Kirrily. There is very little publicly available Australian information on what trees withstand cyclonic winds well and which don’t. This is despite copious studies being made of areas hit hard by cyclones – […]
Thermal drone for sale (DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced)
March 13th, 2023Know someone wanting a thermal imaging drone, for their own business or to get into thermal drone contract work? Or someone who wants to upgrade from a basic model, eg DJI’s first Mavic Enterprise model? I’ve got a Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced, in great condition, for sale. I love DJI’s Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA); […]
Outback cattle station photography books
October 31st, 2022After 17 years of selling unique books featuring the largest cattle stations across Australia – the books have finally sold out as the few remaining have been purchased by the Barkly Roadhouse (in the Northern Territory). Until website updates are completed (this work will take weeks, as the website is such a beast), it will […]
Victorian Drone Photography Masterclass
June 24th, 2022The only Drone Photography Masterclass scheduled for 2022! Date: Saturday 30 July 2022 Venue: Bright Motor Inn, Victoria (Alpine country; northeastern Victoria; close to Mount Buffalo National Park, Alpine National Park and Mount Hotham) What is included: a full day of unique drone photography information plus an a hot la carte lunch at Bright Brewery, […]
Animal welfare & Australian politics
May 22nd, 2022I avoid making political comments. To me voting is a private matter, and soapboxing too often just alienates those with opposing views on one hand and preaches to the choir on the other. And the personal vitriol that is thrown around is disgusting (‘play the ball, not the man’, should be the mantra for everyone). […]
Should I buy a drone now or wait for the next model?
March 30th, 2022There are endless online discussions regarding rumoured drone updates, across every drone-related Facebook group. Speculation is especially prolific re DJI drones, as 70-80% of consumer drones are the DJI brand. What is a newcomer to the drone industry supposed to think? Buy now, only to find their new purchase is the old model just a […]
News – book sales & website upgrade
December 29th, 2021BOOKS: End of run – All 3 books on Australian cattle stations are in short supply. My first book, “A Million Acre Masterpiece”, has sold out – and the subsequent books aren’t far behind – “Life as an Australian Horseman” and “Biggest mobs – longest shadows”. Overseas orders – Freight has been steadily increasing each […]
Looking after the planet is everyone’s responsibility
October 15th, 2021And that means you, and I, and everyone we know! Is global warming a thing? It’s a moot point! Because what IS undisputed is that we must look after the planet better than we are right now. The earth’s resources, in their current state, are not limitless! That’s a no brainer. For example, hands up […]
Drone Photography Masterclass – Tasmania
May 11th, 2021Want to lift your drone images up to the next level? And take on great drone information in a fabulous venue, amongst an interesting and friendly like-minded group? 1. SUMMARY: On May 25 2021 I am running a full day drone photography workshop in Tasmania. Aerial photography workshops aren’t just rare in Australia, they are […]