Andrew Tunney Photography

30/08/2026

Captured at the picturesque Normanton Town Dam in Queensland's Gulf Country, this remarkable little waterfowl is one of Australia's smallest and most distinctive native ducks. Despite its name, the Green Pygmy Goose isn't a true goose at all. It is a specialised tree duck that thrives in wetlands filled with water lilies and floating vegetation, making locations like Normanton's Town Dam an ideal habitat.

The Town Dam has become a valuable refuge for local birdlife and migratory species, attracting birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and wildlife photographers from across Queensland. Surrounded by seasonal wetlands and rich biodiversity, it offers incredible opportunities to observe and photograph some of Australia's most unique bird species in their natural environment.

Wildlife encounters like this are a reminder of the extraordinary natural treasures found throughout North Queensland and beyond. Every image tells a story of patience, timing, fieldcraft, and a deep appreciation for Australia's diverse ecosystems.

What is the most memorable bird or wildlife species you've encountered in the wild? Share your experience in the comments below.

To view more of my professional wildlife, landscape, and nature photography, visit my portfolio: https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/portfolio

Looking for premium photographic prints, commercial imagery, tourism content, or professional photography services across Cairns and North Queensland? Get in touch via my contact form: https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/contact

All enquiries receive a response within 4 hours.

Reproduction licensing, media use requests, and publication enquiries should also be directed through the contact form.

29/08/2026

Proud to have been returned as Treasurer at the Cairns Photographic Society on Thursday evening for another year.

The society is in its 127th year; it’s a role & privilege that I don’t take lightly.

If you’d like to learn how to take photos like the ones below, I strongly encourage you to come along to a meeting & join up if you are in Cairns.

Visit our website at the link below to find out more information:

https://cairnsphotosociety.club/

27/08/2026

Elevate Your Cairns Business with Professional Drone Photography & Video

First impressions matter.

Whether you're showcasing a resort, tourism experience, commercial development, industrial facility, real estate project or local business, aerial photography and video provide a perspective that ground-based content simply cannot match.

Operating throughout Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, Andrew Tunney Aerial Photography & Video delivers high-quality drone imagery that helps businesses capture attention, increase engagement and present their brand with confidence.

From the stunning coastline and islands of the Great Barrier Reef to commercial developments, construction projects and tourism destinations across the Cairns region, professional aerial content allows potential customers to see the scale, location and unique features of your business from a completely different perspective.

✅ Showcase your business location and surroundings
✅ Create engaging content for social media and websites
✅ Promote tourism experiences and visitor attractions
✅ Document construction and development projects
✅ Enhance brand visibility across digital marketing campaigns

If your business operates in Cairns, Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Atherton Tablelands, Innisfail or anywhere across Tropical North Queensland, professional drone photography and video can help tell your story and stand out in a competitive market.

Cairns & Tropical North Queensland
[email protected]
0410 834 486

Let's showcase your business from a higher perspective.

26/08/2026

Three Australian Pelicans, One Perfect Sunrise | Muttonhole Wetlands, Normanton

Captured just after sunrise at the Muttonhole Wetlands in Normanton, these three Australian Pelicans stood motionless in the golden morning light, their reflections creating a moment of remarkable symmetry and calm.

The Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is one of Australia's most recognisable waterbirds and boasts the longest bill of any living bird species in the world, measuring up to 50cm in length. These highly adaptable birds are expert fishers and can travel vast distances across the country in search of suitable wetlands and feeding grounds.

Located on the outskirts of Normanton in Queensland's Gulf Country, the Muttonhole Wetlands are an important refuge for a diverse range of birdlife and migratory species. The wetlands provide photographers, birdwatchers and nature lovers with exceptional opportunities to experience Australia's unique wildlife in its natural environment.

For me, wildlife photography is about more than documenting a species. It's about preserving a fleeting moment that highlights the beauty and importance of Australia's natural landscapes.

What is the most memorable wildlife encounter you've experienced in Far North Queensland or elsewhere in Australia? Share your story in the comments.

View my wildlife and landscape photography portfolio: https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/portfolio

Looking for professional photography services, fine art prints, commercial imagery, tourism content or wildlife photography products in Cairns and Far North Queensland? Get in touch via: https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/contact

All enquiries receive a response within 4 hours.

For print licensing, reproduction requests, media use enquiries or commercial image licensing, please submit your requirements through the contact form.

25/08/2026

Aerial photography has transformed the way businesses showcase their locations, assets and project progress. While aerial imagery was once only possible through expensive helicopter flights, modern drone technology now provides a safe, cost-effective and highly detailed perspective that was simply unattainable for most businesses just a decade ago.

Whether you're in construction, real estate, retail, tourism, infrastructure, agriculture or commercial development, drone photography offers a unique bird's-eye view that helps customers, investors and stakeholders understand the full scale, layout and surrounding environment of a site. It's also one of the most effective ways to document project milestones, highlight business locations and create compelling marketing content that stands out online.

This recent aerial image captures a shopping centre nestled against the stunning rainforest-clad mountains of Cairns, demonstrating how drone imagery can place a business within its broader landscape and community context.

If you're a Cairns or Far North Queensland business looking to elevate your marketing, showcase a development, document construction progress or create high-impact visual content, professional drone photography can help tell your story from a completely different perspective.

View my photography portfolio and learn more at: https://www.andrewtunney.com.au

Ready to discuss your project? Contact me at: https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/contact

All enquiries are responded to within 4 hours.

Question for local business owners: If you could showcase one part of your business from the air, what would it be and why?

25/08/2026

Andrew Tunney Photography is proud to continue supporting Tourism Tropical North Queensland as a Corporate Supporter of Tourism for 2026–27.

Tourism plays an essential role in the prosperity of Cairns and the wider region.
We value TTNQ’s work in showcasing Tropical North Queensland and supporting the businesses and people who help our tourism industry thrive.

24/08/2026

Captured at first light over the magnificent Mutton Hole Wetlands near Normanton, this image showcases one of the Gulf Country's hidden natural treasures. Located on the floodplain of the Norman River, the wetlands play an important role in supporting local birdlife, aquatic ecosystems, and seasonal migrations across North Queensland.

Sunrise is often considered one of the most picturesque times of day for landscape and wildlife photography. The low-angle light creates softer colours, greater contrast, and stunning reflections across the water, while the calm conditions often found at dawn help reveal details that disappear later in the day. It's also when many species are at their most active, making every sunrise unique.

As a professional Cairns photographer, moments like these are a reminder of why Queensland's landscapes continue to attract photographers, nature lovers, travellers, and businesses seeking authentic imagery that captures the character of our region.

What stands out most to you in this scene, the colours, reflections, or the peaceful atmosphere? Let me know in the comments.

To explore more of my North Queensland landscape and wildlife photography, visit my portfolio:

https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/portfolio

Looking for professional photography services, fine art prints, commercial imagery, or wildlife photography across Cairns and Far North Queensland?

Get in touch via my contact form:

https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/contact

All enquiries receive a response within 4 hours.

For image licensing, reproduction rights, publication requests, or media use enquiries, please submit your request through the contact form.

23/08/2026

A 5-minute drone flight to Double Island & back to Palm Cove from August 6th earlier this year. Low tide shows fringing reef around Double Island on a clear Winters day in Tropical Far North Queensland.

https://youtu.be/JUlp7YLq5Sw?si=3Jj-3VaBq8RwUBSd

Contact me directly for commercial reproduction or licensing of this video on 0410 834 486 in Cairns or by email to [email protected]. For a quote on drone services for your business or organisation visit my website at www.andrewtunney.com.au & click on Contact.

A 5 minute flight over to Double Island off Palm Cove, Cairns Queen...

20/08/2026

Have a read of my infographic below for an understanding of what goes on post shoot & gain an understanding of why most photographers place a 5-7 day delivery time on a shoot.

We may spend 2-4 hours on your shoot, but there's a considerable amount of time required to deliver on the images that you receive.

19/08/2026

Captured near Normanton, Queensland, this striking Nankeen Kestrel (Falco cenchroides) is one of Australia's most widespread and recognisable raptors. Known for its remarkable ability to "hover" while hunting, the Nankeen Kestrel uses its exceptional eyesight to scan for insects, small reptiles and rodents before diving with precision.

The species has a long history across Australia, thriving in open grasslands, farmland and outback landscapes for thousands of years. Its name comes from the distinctive nankeen-coloured plumage, a warm reddish-brown tone that makes this falcon instantly recognisable. Despite its relatively small size, the Nankeen Kestrel is a highly efficient predator and an important part of Australia's ecosystem.

Have you spotted a Nankeen Kestrel in Far North Queensland or elsewhere in Australia? Share where you've seen one in the comments.

If you enjoy Australian wildlife photography and want to explore more images from across Cairns, Far North Queensland and beyond, visit my portfolio: https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/portfolio

Looking for professional wildlife, nature, tourism or commercial photography services in the Cairns region? Get in touch via my contact form: https://www.andrewtunney.com.au/contact

All enquiries receive a response within 4 hours. Reproduction licensing, print purchases, media use and publication enquiries should also be directed through the contact form.