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The Low-Down
Twenty Eight of the Fifty Drone Photography of the Year Winning Photos Would be Illegal Under Australian Regulations
At least 28 of the 50 finalists in the Drone Photography of the Year competition could never have been taken legally in Australia.
Western Australia Leading the Way on Drone Use in National Parks in Australia
Forward-thinking park authorities in Western Australia have completely relaxed their drone regulations and removed any requirement to apply for permission before using them.
Shoots
Skyscapes Over Seven Mile
It was a windy sunset but the Mavic 2 Pro coped admirably with the conditions during a colourful late summer sunset at Gerroa.
Vincentia’s Beaches at Sunset
As I do most evenings I checked the sky last night to see if we might get some sunset colour. The clouds looked good, so I had a squizz at the radar and could see gaps in the clouds to the south. So, with two hours still to go until sunset I decided to drive south to Jervis Bay.
Techniques and Tips
Airspace for Dummies – a Guide to Using OzRunways for Aussie Drone Pilots
This is a guide to the OzRunways app which can be used by Australian drone pilots to ensure they are not flying in restricted airspace.
How to Photograph Bioluminescent Oceans
Bioluminescent algae is an amazing and rare natural phenomenon and an amazing occurence to photograph. Here's how to maximise your chances of seeing it and how best to capture it if you do.
Inspiring Videos and Timelapses
WHO HE?
Hey there. I’m Andy Hutchinson and for the last 12 years I’ve been photographing, blogging (and more recently vlogging) about everything I find, see and enjoy here in South Coast, New South Wales. This is my blogging site focused on my hobby (and part-time job) of photography. Please enjoy my little writing and my photography and I’d love to hear your feedback.
SOME OF MY KEEPERS
Autumn Colours in Berry
Catching the last of the autumn colour at Apex Park in Berry. Single shot - f/8 on a 10-22mm superwide.
Pelican Takes Flight
As the sun sets over the mangroves and oyster fetches of the Shoalhaven River, a pelican takes flight. Single RAW shot.
Pelicans After the Storm
After a big electrical storm had passed overhead, the sky got backlit amazing shades of red and orange.