I discovered aerial abstract photography during a Wanderlust tour with Timothy and Robin Moon to Lake Tyrrell during the Covid lockdowns. I marvelled at how differently I perceived the landscape when it was viewed from above. Once I started dabbling in aerial abstract photography, I was hooked. Since then I have travelled to Shark Bay with Tony Hewitt & Peter Eastway and to New Zealand with my partner to capture unique perspectives from small aircraft. Now, my DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone is never far away when I travel around Australia.
With no horizon to orient the viewer, abstract aerial photography lends itself differently to conveying emotions and feelings. Humans also have a propensity to look for shapes and patterns in the world around them. I love the challenge of creating an image that makes you ‘see’ something from real life or to ‘feel’ an emotion so you can engage with my creations a little more. This presentation will also draw parallels with the ancient aerial paintings of Aboriginal artists. They imagined themselves hovering over Country as they documented the natural and mystical forms they visualised. Knowing their country intimately was crucial to their survival and I have always been fascinated by this connection.
Duration: 60-90 minutes.
All skill levels.