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Photography Trips

The road to Socorro

This has been on my whiteboard for a long time now and after visiting the Galapagos and Coco Islands, this was the next one on the list. Socorro island is one of the world’s richest areas of marine life, mainly due to the Arctic flow down the west coast of the USA and...

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Go Harry!

Go Harry!

Harry's picture makes the Final of Australian Geographic Nature Wildlife Photographer of the year 2023. Go Harry!

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The seven year Palau itch

The seven year Palau itch

It has been 7 years since I last visited the beautiful Palau, and the seven year itch was calling me. So I headed back to explore this stunning island group 500km to the east of the Philippines. This place is like something out of a James Bond movie set, beautiful...

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In search of the Maldives

In search of the Maldives

After only two weeks home in Far North Queensland, I was off, back on the road again. This time I headed for the middle of the Indian Ocean to Malé, the capital of the Maldives. This city is no more than a few square miles and looks like a mini New York from the sky...

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Hairy frog fish Threshers and the Philippines

Hairy frog fish Threshers and the Philippines

After flying into Cebu, a ferry ride took me to Malapascua Island for the first part of my trip; eight days looking for not only macro life but hoping to see thresher sharks. Despite this being my third trip to the Philippines, the odds had never been in my favour and...

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The reef less travelled

The reef less travelled

After being in Cairns for the last few months, it was time to get on the road again and with my thoughts frequently returning to the beauty of the Keppel Islands, it was only fitting that this was my first trip of the year! I just knew I had to get back and continue...

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The Forgotten Corals of Great Keppel Island

The Forgotten Corals of Great Keppel Island

One of the Great Barrier Reef’s less known places is Great Keppel and it really does live up to its name. It is sometimes overlooked as it can be known as a party island, this is however, far from the truth. This island is full of beautiful beaches, lots of little...

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Far North Beyond Lizard Island

Far North Beyond Lizard Island

Hi Guys, its December, the year has gone so quickly. I have just gotten back from another trip with Mike Ball up to Lizard Island this time. This trips’ idea was to get to parts of the Great Barrier Reef that very few people normally get to go to and wow, they...

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Minke to Macro

Minke to Macro

In July I was lucky enough to book a spot on a Mike Ball liveaboard trip up into the stunning ribbon reefs and Lizard Island, north of my normal photography hunting grounds.

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Behind the lens

Behind the lens

Well hey again, this was another great day out diving on the GBR and I had a feeling about it that there was something new waiting to be discovered. I was out with Passions of Paradise and the wind was only 10 – 15 knots, a perfect day considering its winter! The boat...

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