James Carmichael Photography

06/05/2026

Looking back at my drone footage from the last 5 years, one thing stands out: the majority of my favorite shots were captured right here in Victoria.

​While I’ve been lucky enough to fly in New Zealand and the UK, this reel reminds me that we have some of the most stunning, rugged environments in the world right on our doorstep. This is a collection of those "backyard" moments, with a few bits and pieces from abroad to round out the journey.

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21/01/2026

The Aurora Australis or the Southern Lights light up the beach down at Ricketts Point in Beaumaris yesterday after a ‘severe’ solar storm.

01/09/2025

1 September - the first day of spring and National Wattle Day! The wattle is Australia's national floral emblem and represents resilience, diversity, and spirit of the people and the land.

26/06/2024

New Holland honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae)

15/11/2023

I don't often post photos of myself behind the camera but I wanted to thank for capturing a couple of pics of me with the drone while we did a trip down to Torquay for the November long weekend.

The sunset was incredible as we watched the rainbow disappear and storm clouds gather on the horizon.

12/11/2022

Capturing the last rays of light down by Lake Wakatipu

23/08/2022

Incredible what a couple of astrophotography enthusiasts can do

A pair of space photographers spent months editing thousands of lunar images into one stunning shot.