For the last few weeks I have been judging the Birdlife Australia photography awards: https://www.birdlifephotoaward.org.au/judges-2026. The competition is a partnership between. BirdLife Australia and BirdLife Photography. It has been awesome seeing some incredible imagery and getting to experience the diversity of birds and environments that Australia has to offer. Thanks to Tim Van Leeuwen and the organising committee for having...
During winter last year, Eileen, Joshua and I spent a fantastic weekend at Benvie Gardens in the Karkloof. While there I had a wonderful conversation with a man who had brought two young boys birding for the morning. We chatted about our love for the Pafuri region of the Kruger National Park, empowering people and bird photography....
Welcome to my latest newsletter! Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who viewed, shared and provided feedback on the blue swallow documentary. And an even bigger thank you to those who made small or big donations toward protecting these precious birds and their habitats. If you have not had chance to watch the documentary, it is never too late....
Hooray! Today is an exciting day for us as we launch our documentary called “Into the blue – hope on fragile wings”....
Happy, happy new year to you (even though I realise it is February already)! I hope it is a truly blessed 2026 for you and your families....
I felt to share some of my latest images; from the last couple of months, with you as well as some of my recent news and YouTube videos. I hope you enjoy what follows and look forward to your feedback....
Richard Flack joins me to discuss how he has put less pressure on his own photography lately and how many of his favorite images are all from near his home. We also have a conversation about the personal challenges I’ve been going through and struggles I’ve felt over the last year with my wildlife photography business....
Thanks so much to Mountain Getaways for selecting my photograph of a White-starred Robin as this month's front cover and for allowing me to write an article on one of South Africa's most incredible bird guides; David Letsoalo. If you have not birded with David before, I would encourage you to do so!...
I joined Ray Hennessy to discuss bird portraits. We start the conversation with what is a bird portrait then discuss ways to make bird portraits better using different methods such as lighting, perch, pose, and more....
Hwange Safari Lodge lies within its own private concession and is a 20-minute game drive from the main gate of Hwange National Park, given you aren’t held up by sightings of wild dog, which is no great hardship....