Andrew Tunney Photography

09/11/2026

Stillness, patience and perfect timing.

The Great Egret, Ardea alba, is one of Australia’s most striking wetland birds. Standing up to a metre tall, the Great Egret uses a long, S-shaped neck and sharp bill to hunt fish, frogs, crustaceans and other small prey in shallow water.

The species can be identified by the distinctive gape line extending behind the eye. During the breeding season, Great Egrets develop delicate ornamental plumes that were once highly sought after by the international feather trade. The resulting losses helped make egrets an enduring symbol of the early bird conservation movement.

Photographs like this reveal why the wetlands of Tropical North Queensland are so important. They support remarkable wildlife while offering fleeting moments that demand observation, patience and respect for the natural environment.

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09/11/2026

One of the final Milky Way views of the season, captured south of Cairns.

I photographed this scene from Behana Gorge Road on Saturday evening, as the Milky Way appeared above the dark silhouette of the surrounding rainforest ranges.

Behana Gorge is located around 30 minutes south of Cairns and forms part of an important rainforest catchment that supplies fresh water to the region. The area is recognised for its granite gorge, waterfalls, native flora and fauna, scenic value and Aboriginal cultural significance.

Above the landscape is our home galaxy. The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy estimated to contain around 100 billion stars and span approximately 100,000 light-years. The luminous band seen from Earth is created by our view through the galaxy’s densely populated disc.

With the galactic core becoming less prominent in the evening sky at this time of year, Saturday provided one of the final opportunities of the season to capture this distinctive view from Tropical North Queensland.

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08/11/2026

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07/11/2026

Race against time for the setting Milky Way & the darkness falling. Fingers crossed for the last opportunity this year with a bit of luck! 🤞

05/11/2026

Even the local wildlife knows when it is time to slow down.

These two Pacific Black Ducks were photographed resting side by side on the grass beside the water, their beautifully patterned plumage standing out against the soft green reflections.

The Pacific Black Duck, Anas superciliosa, is one of Australia’s most adaptable waterbirds. Found in habitats ranging from freshwater wetlands and forest pools to tidal mudflats, the species feeds mainly on plant material, along with aquatic insects, molluscs and small crustaceans. The scientific name was formally recorded in 1789, while superciliosa refers to the distinctive stripe above the eye.

Wildlife photography often rewards patience. Quiet, unscripted moments like this can reveal as much character as any dramatic action photograph.

What native bird do you most enjoy seeing around Cairns and Tropical North Queensland?

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04/11/2026

An event can be over in a few hours, but the right photographs keep working long after the room has cleared.

Professional event photography gives Cairns businesses, organisations and community groups a strong visual record of the people, atmosphere and connections that made the occasion matter.

The finished images can support media coverage, annual reports, stakeholder communications, social content and future event promotion. Just as importantly, reliable coverage lets organisers focus on running the event rather than trying to document it themselves.

If your organisation has a corporate function, conference, awards night, community gathering or brand activation coming up in Cairns, let’s discuss the photography coverage you need.

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03/11/2026

Even Cairns’ loudest locals need a quiet moment.

I photographed this Sulphur-crested Cockatoo catching a nap among the eucalypt branches at Centenary Lakes, Cairns.

Recognisable by the sulphur-yellow crest, white plumage and powerful dark bill, the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is one of Australia’s most distinctive native birds. The species is found across northern and eastern Australia, often lives around established trees and human settlements, and feeds on seeds, nuts, berries and roots.

Centenary Lakes is part of the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct and remains a favourite place for local residents, visitors and wildlife photographers. Its Freshwater Lake was established in 1975 to commemorate the centenary of Cairns City Council, transforming an existing three-hectare freshwater swamp into part of the tropical landscape enjoyed today.

Have you spotted one of these unmistakable Cairns characters around Centenary Lakes?

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02/11/2026

Cairns businesses have something many brands elsewhere can’t manufacture: a genuine connection to place.

The tropical vegetation, open water and distinctive pavilion at Centenary Lakes create a strong sense of location in a single frame. That context matters when photography is being used to promote a tourism experience, venue, development or locally delivered service.

Commercial location photography can provide a business with a versatile image library for websites, campaigns, annual reports, stakeholder communications and social media. Careful planning around light, weather and composition also helps each photograph work across multiple formats, from wide website banners to tightly cropped digital content.

If your organisation needs purposeful photography that clearly connects its work with Cairns and Far North Queensland, let’s discuss the brief.

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01/11/2026

One unmistakable profile. One remarkable Australian waterbird.

The Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is found across coastal and inland waterways, including estuaries, rivers, lakes, lagoons and wetlands. With a bill that can reach approximately 50 centimetres, the species holds the record for the longest bill of any living bird. Its expandable throat pouch works as a fishing net, helping the pelican scoop up prey and drain the water before swallowing.

The species was formally described in 1824 by Dutch naturalist Coenraad Jacob Temminck. More than two centuries later, its distinctive shape and quiet presence continue to make the Australian Pelican an enduring part of Australia’s natural landscape.

For locals, businesses and visitors, wildlife such as this is part of what makes Cairns and Tropical North Queensland such an extraordinary place to experience and photograph.

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31/10/2026

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