Helicopter ride

I was lucky enough to be flown by helicopter today to take some reference photos for a commission for a client today - we flew about 1/2 an hour from Brisbane to Maleny (normally about 1.5 hrs drive) - the day was sparkling clear and gorgeous. The property is absolutely stunning and they have put a lot of work into it. I'm excited to be doing this commission of their herd of lovely droughtmaster cattle.

Anyway, here are some more pics:

All the Jacarandas are in flower - every yard had one - a stunning mass of purple from the air!

The Brisbane river, city skyline and out to Moreton bay

The Glasshouse mountains and out to the Sunshine coast

And the gorgeous green patchwork of Maleny.

Keep posted for the finished commission. This was a bit more luxurious trip than mustering in a chopper  - this helicopter had doors, and we cruised comfortably high, instead of swooping up and down with sickening turns! An amazing day, which only made me appreciate our beautiful country even more.

Splash

After a long, hot day droving , the horses relished the chance to splash and roll in the river. Camping at the Fairbairn dam near Emerald was a welcome respite for horses, cattle, dogs - and for us!

Saddle for a Throne

This was inspired by the light and shadows on a bright sunny day. The title is taken from poetry by Will Ogilvie. To me there is nothing better than riding along with a mob of cattle on a good horse - it simply fills my soul.
Limited Edition of 100 signed and numbered.

Initiations

This new print is about rites of passage - the boy in the picture was the son of a friend who had come to help us brand - his first "outside" job. I loved the light at the time and was struck by his gentle handling of the calves - they all looked so young and innocent together - and I was pregnant at the time so my motherly instincts were in full force! I hope to have captured some of what I was feeling that day. I do know that after having Children I struggle with branding and weaning!!!