My Australia Down Under

My Australia Down Under Photos and stories from my travels showcasing Australia’s beauty and uniqueness. All recomendations are personal opinion not paid content.

Nothing like a rainy night and shining lights
04/10/2025

Nothing like a rainy night and shining lights

Today saw me wander back down the range for a family day display at the RAAF Base Amberley. A little local intel got me...
03/10/2025

Today saw me wander back down the range for a family day display at the RAAF Base Amberley. A little local intel got me a much better vantage point than last time but now I have so many more photos to sort and edit. It’s a bit like picking your favourite child which photo do I like best. I will let you decide 1,2,3 or 4. I’m still not sure these are my favourites 😳

Lots of chatter about the possibility of storms today or tomorrow in SE Qld if you follow any of the weather pages, howe...
30/09/2025

Lots of chatter about the possibility of storms today or tomorrow in SE Qld if you follow any of the weather pages, however the thing that caught my attention was the mention of dry lightning vs storms and rain. Last time we saw dry lightning was back in Oct 23 during the big bushfires around Millmerran just north west of here. Dangerous given how dry it’s become in the last couple of weeks and I’m sure I don’t need to tell anyone living in SE Qld over the last week about how many fires and hazard reduction burn offs we’ve seen.
This is a composite image that I took during the last dry lightning

Handsome lad, I’ve been seeing another pair of Blue Bonnets around but this guy still seems to be flying solo ...
29/09/2025

Handsome lad, I’ve been seeing another pair of Blue Bonnets around but this guy still seems to be flying solo

I see the weekend is over,off to work you go.
28/09/2025

I see the weekend is over,off to work you go.

What’s on next weekend ? It just so happens the Celtic Festival is on at the Warwick Showgrounds. If last year is anythi...
27/09/2025

What’s on next weekend ? It just so happens the Celtic Festival is on at the Warwick Showgrounds. If last year is anything to go by then it’s worth the trip.
Here are a few shots from last year and a link to all the event information


https://www.celticfestqld.com.au/

A stunning common tree snake , non venomous but certainly looks the business
26/09/2025

A stunning common tree snake , non venomous but certainly looks the business

Some more mid week reflecting
25/09/2025

Some more mid week reflecting

Yes I know it’s kind of cliche but I can’t ever go past a nice golden sunset with a windmill close by
25/09/2025

Yes I know it’s kind of cliche but I can’t ever go past a nice golden sunset with a windmill close by

Oh hello there , Wednesday you say ? Happy Hump Day
24/09/2025

Oh hello there , Wednesday you say ? Happy Hump Day

There is always something special about sunsets and storms but when you combine them it’s even better.
23/09/2025

There is always something special about sunsets and storms but when you combine them it’s even better.

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My Australia Down Under

I created this page so I could share my love of this great country with like minded people. I am fortunate to be able to take my passion of photography along with my love of travelling to places many people never get to go and call it my job. I often travel with my wife Kim.

A big part of what I do involves photographing an amazing event each year known as the Great Endeavour Rally raising funds for people with an intellectual disability. Each year we head to amazing destinations, often places that the general public are not allowed to travel. We spend time on private properties, travels roads only the brave would challenge and enjoy the company of some amazing people.

I also have the opportunity to photograph some pretty cool events from V8 Supercars , Rally Australia , World Surf League events like the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast and Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in Victoria and The Australian Schools Sailing Titles at Lake Macquarie NSW.

In 2019 we are planning a five week long road trip , destination unknown other than picking up Kim from Perth airport after I drive across from Adelaide and dropping her back to Perth on the way back ( this will allow Kim to save 6 days of leave just getting to and from our start point ). Our only criteria are our start and finish dates . We hope to catch up with good friends who will be on road somewhere at sometime. In the past we have decided the direction of our trips by simply choosing left or right at the front gate a but with no plans other than a direction.