Back in 2024 at the Narrabeen Surf Pro competition in Sydney I took these shots of talented young surfer, Erin Brooks.  Fast forward to today, Erin is charging to the top having won three events in a row in one season, the last time anyone achieved this was almost 20 years ago.

I love to photograph this Golden Wattle against a bright blue sky it makes for a really vibrant colour burst.

This striking golden flower (Banksia spinulosa) is more commonly known as 'Banksia Honey pots' as  bees that forage on the nectar of these flowers produce a dark full-bodied flavoured honey with caramel notes. 

Getting a clear shot of this striking yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus) required patience and luck. I found it to be quite aloof but on this day it was busy eating. The yellow-tailed cockatoo is one of largest species of parrot (55 to 65 cm) and easily identified by its mostly black plumage, with a yellow cheek patch. The total population is estimated to be around 25,000 individuals in Australia.
Trivia: Cockatoos can differentiate between human faces and remember them over long periods.

This week I had a great time capturing the energy and excitement of a local band on stage, The Anomalies. This four piece rock and pop band is from the Illawarra. Check them out...

​Beachgoers enjoying the serene environment and tranquility of Jervis Bay (New South Wales).

Australian King Parrot - This beautiful 43cm (17in) parrot species is widespread along Australia's east coast, from Queensland to Victoria.
Male king parrots have a distinctive bright red head, chest, and orange beak (as shown in this photo), while females have a mostly green head and chest, red belly, and a dark grey beak.

To celebrate Bird Week 2025 (2-8 November) I'm posting a photo of a pink galah. This Australian bird looks for food on the ground, so this was a different kind of bird shoot for me as I'm usually walking looking up at the tree canopy.  This is a male galah as the female has pink, red or light brown eyes.  ​Galahs are very fast – they can fly up to 70km per hour. 

This shy swamp wallaby lives in the thick undergrowth of  forests on the east coast of Australia. It's is a small macropod marsupial.  Check out our 'On location' 1 minute video for a behind the scenes look...

Australian coastal areas are full of surprises.  Recently, I came across this beautiful Diamond Python.  This expert tree climber is difficult to see because it's perfectly camouflaged.  Check out the 'On Location' 1 minute video for a behind the scene look...

It's a good day when I get a shot like this... This Eastern Yellow Robin is only small but packs a punch when it comes to colour.

Up early to soak up the morning sun and check out the surf action on the Northern Beaches.

​Officially opened on 3 March 1935 Narrabeen pool is a top Northern Beaches summer destination.

To celebrate Bird Week (14 - 20 October 2024) I'm posting this photo of a red-tailed black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) feeding on the seeds of a casuarina tree.