About Peter

 

A Professional Photographer and Commercial Pilot, based in Lake Macquarie NSW, Australia, I have been fortunate enough to combine and pursue two of my great passions, flying and photography.

With over 40 years of flying experience, I’ve had the privilege of visiting some of the most remarkable and remote corners of Australia. My aircraft, a Cessna Cardinal 177RG, is perfectly suited for aerial photography—its high wing, retractable undercarriage, and strut-free design ensure uninterrupted views of the landscape below. From outback dirt airstrips like the historic Burke and Wills “Dig Tree” site, to navigating the complexities of controlled airspace at major international airports, this aircraft makes almost any destination within reach.

I began shooting aerials in 1992 with a Pentax 6x7 medium format film camera. Back then, you never truly knew what you’d captured until a week later, when the lab returned your processed images. It was a time that demanded precise exposure and a careful, selective approach—every frame cost a dollar, so every press of the shutter had to count. Today, my tools are digital—a Pentax 645Z and a Canon 5DsR—and I’m continually amazed by the clarity and detail they produce. Yet, despite the instant feedback and seemingly limitless capacity of modern gear, I still find myself shooting selectively. Old habits, as they say, die hard.

I hope you enjoy exploring the many images here and please keep an eye out for new images being added all the time. 

 

Artist Statement:

A love affair with the sky and the rugged Australian landscape is the pulse behind every shutter release. My lens captures more than scenery. My purpose is to capture feelings, emotions and stories. My need is as infinite as the sky - a commitment to bring the untouched beauty of Australia into the hearts and homes of those who seek the wonder of the world from a different perspective.

The images are emblems of history, beauty and reality, capturing the pulse of the land amidst global change.

The images share their own story with us, uniquely and individually. They evoke emotion a little differently in all of us. Ultimately, I love sharing the joy in what I get to see from above. 

This is an open invitation to join me on this journey, to experience the awe and to commit to the responsibility to cherish and protect these wild spaces. My aim is to provide more than decoration. My goal is to provide enlightenment, a change of perception and a commitment to the environment.