Jen Younger Photography

04/08/2026

Close encounter with a Collared Sparrowhawk at Winton Wetlands.

Thanks for highlighting this magnificent bird of prey and for featuring my photos Goulburn Broken CMA 🦅

30/07/2026

In early July I turned into a "Train spotter" and headed out to try and photograph this nostalgic, mighty steam train on its way from Melbourne to a special event at Tocumwal.

It was definitely a challenge and I learnt alot from my mistakes and will approach it with more preparation next time, if ever I get another opportunity.

The train approached faster than I anticipated and I was attempting to video it with my iPhone and realised I had better jump back to camera on tripod or miss the stills! Hence the very short video, but the sound really is something else !!!

The sepia one has been edited to remove any modern day objects along the track, to give it a more authentic, old time look.

Was a fun thing to do, something different from my usual nature shooting escapades!

11/07/2026

International Day of the Horse - The workhorse

16/06/2026

This months raptor 🦅 featured in the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority newsletter is the magical Black Shouldered Kite. It’s flight and hovering capabilities are next level! Not to mention it’s incredible eyesight! It’s beautiful red eyes are otherworldly ✨

Click on the link below and read all about it here and see two images taken by me of this beautiful creature 😊🙏🏻

https://www.gbcma.vic.gov.au/news_events/catch-this-red-eye-flight-in-local-skies.html?fbclid=IwRlRTSASes1hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeTM4jXMqFEysS6Hbf9uXeDn-a_n1aQu0I7biJBcbMU0MhufilCF9S2oJg96E_aem_u-u32wmyUzIA6cwRRuiulQ

Raptors are carnivorous birds of prey that hunt and feed on live prey including rabbits, rodents, fish, lizards and other birds.

11/06/2026

Thrilled to receive this award for my favorite little Ikara - Flinders Ranges locals! I didn't make the top 20 but very grateful to have made the final round. Thank you Capture magazine for the opportunity to participate. Congratulations to all the winners that can be seen here if you click on link https://www.capturemag.com.au/news/australasia-s-top-emerging-photographers-2026-winners-and-runners-up-announced

23/05/2026

For years we had a Collared Sparrowhawk hunting in our neighbourhood. It was truly a fascinating bird, even if watching it devour it's freshly caught prey was a bit confronting at times. But honestly, this is the food chain in motion and I really felt honoured to be able to witness this from the comfort and convenience of our back yard.

Back in my Sony days, when I first made the leap into the more semi pro mirrorless camera + telephoto lens world, the first image I captured was the OG Collared Sparrowhawk and although the settings were way off, I managed to salvage a decent photo with some editing in post. I was blown away by the intense glowing eyes and feather detail, which was quite the miracle considering it was taken in pre dawn light.

Part of my recovery post Cancer surgery and treatment was to study and photography birds that visited our yard. It was a daily ritual, the Noisy Mynas would sound the alarm, announcing the arrival of the Hawk. This gave me a wonderful distraction in these difficult times. As time progressed and healing followed I continued to enjoy the presence of this almost spiritual creature.

I don't know what happened but for a long while this stunning bird of prey disappeared. It's absence really had an impact on me. I didn't know if it had died, or moved to another hunting patch.

Yesterday a different bird settled into our Silky Oak tree and I was lucky enough to capture a few images of this beauty, before a pair of bossy Currawongs flew in and chased it away.

I really hope it's the beginning of a new residency, how fortunate to have this happen in suburbia. 🥰

11/05/2026

Latest newsletter for GBCMA, scroll down to see pics featuring the gorgeous little weapon, the Nankeen Kestrel. Last one taken by me 🦅✨Please don’t skip reading the story, it’s such an interesting bird of prey.

https://www.gbcma.vic.gov.au/news_events/dead-trees-are-vital-to-this-little-bird-of-prey.html?fbclid=IwRlRTSARvRLtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeCnNoV697eEZSBUb-Ouuh07u5Hrc0IAVUwxp0iFcidvMRdTTRwpzoxY59gXE_aem_z1_BotpkLEYtqh_43Qnhtg

Raptors are carnivorous birds of prey that hunt and feed on live prey including rabbits, rodents, fish, lizards and other birds.

06/05/2026

No. 2 Grey Fantail
The second feature bird in this little series is the fancy little Grey Fantail, in a citrus orchard near Cobram.
Thanks to the kind orchardist, we spent a couple of hours wandering around admiring the birds, and it didn't take long before this cheeky little show off turned up. They are reasonably common but always put on an acrobatic show, launching off their perch into the air in pursuit of winged insects.
Not sure if this is a male or female as they are very similar. These insectivorous birds are very beneficial to the health of the orchard and help keep troublesome insect numbers down.
OM1 Mark 2
300mm f4 Pro Prime Lens
Thanks for a great day out

01/05/2026

No. 1 Red Capped Robin (Male)

The first in a series featuring a wonderful array of feathered friends in a citrus orchard near Cobram. Thanks to the kind orchardist, we spent a couple of hours wandering around admiring the birds, in particular this stunning fella. He was quite elusive and although we saw him when we first arrived he disappeared for the majority of the session until we were ready to pack up. We saw a fleeting glimpse of the female and unfortunately she was not in the mood for a portrait on this occasion. These insectivorous birds are very beneficial to the health of the orchard and help keep troublesome insect numbers down.

OM1 Mark 2
300mm f4 Pro Prime Lens

Thanks for a great day out

10/04/2026

The wonderful macro world of my friend Sharon’s garden 💐🤩✨🦋🐝🐞🐜🦗🦟🪲🕷️