David Rogers Photography

03/11/2026

One last show beneath Gulaga. 🐋

Each year, humpback whales undertake an epic round-trip migration spanning thousands of kilometres. They travel from Antarctic feeding grounds to warmer tropical waters to breed and give birth, then return south. Along the way, they cross vast stretches of ocean, often passing close to our coastline.

As the great southern humpback migration draws to a close, many whales are likely already back in Antarctic waters, returning to rich feeding grounds where they’ll spend the summer feasting on krill.

It’s been a special few months for me, spending countless hours immersed in nature and quietly observing and documenting these magnificent wild animals along our coastline.

Moments like this, watching a lone humpback repeatedly breach against the backdrop of Gulaga, are a beautiful reminder of how privileged we are to witness one of nature’s great migrations.

I am so grateful for every whale encounter. Until next season 🫶🏻

29/10/2026

Blue water, small-town charm and a weekend built around good food and great friends. 💙

Narooma was bringing the sunshine vibes, with Wagonga Inlet showing off those ridiculous blues.

Crab omelette and a Mezcal Mary at The Whale to kick things off, a little friendly banter with the local seals, then into the evening for a cracking Chinese banquet at Queen Chow.

Throw in a few laughs, a change of scenery and some downtime on the Eurobodalla coast, and you’ve got yourself a pretty damn good weekend.

More of this, please!

19/10/2026

Congratulations and thank you SECCA

07/10/2026

The story of the lone male orca known as ‘Bent Left’

High-magnification drone photography provides crucial citizen science data.

04/10/2026

A young black-bellied humpback calf showing off some freestyle moves beneath a moody sky, with Gulaga watching in the distance. 🐋

One very energetic little whale making the most of the day!

NB: All drone footage captured in line with NSW regulation distances.

07/09/2026

A humpback whale cruising past Tathra Headland with its mouth wide open.

Maybe Feeding….or perhaps just having a good old mouth wash.

Whatever it was doing, it made for one spectacular encounter. 🐋

NB: All drone footage captured in line with NSW regulation distances.

31/08/2026

Walawaani Muriyiri-Waraga, meaning “safe journey, whale-many” in the local Dhurga language of Yuin Country

The humpbacks are definitely here, heading southbound and putting on a spectacular show. Breaches, splashes and plenty of energy as they continue their incredible journey along the coast.

NB: All drone footage captured in line with NSW regulation distances. Music by Xavier Rudd

01/07/2026

Winter sunrises just hit a little differently at Tathra Wharf. This morning was no exception, with the sky putting on an incredible display of colour before the sun broke the horizon. A beautiful reminder that winter mornings are always worth the early start.

15/06/2026

A special sighting off Tathra today, a rare Southern Right Whale mother and her newborn calf.

The images and video have been reported to NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services through the Volunteer Right Whale Identification Program, helping contribute to this important citizen science project.

Wishing this beautiful pair a long, healthy life and many safe years ahead in our oceans.

Note: All drone imagery was captured under NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service guidelines, with appropriate whale approach distances maintained at all times.

01/06/2026

First day of winter at Tathra Wharf ❄️🌕☀️

A pretty special way to welcome winter on the Sapphire Coast.

As the Blue Moon dipped towards the western horizon, the first sunrise of winter was rising in the east. For a few brief moments, Tathra Wharf sat between two worlds…moonlight fading over the bay and a new season beginning with the first light of day.

One season ends, another begins. Nature’s reminder that change doesn’t happen all at once… sometimes it arrives quietly, one sunrise at a time.

📍 Tathra Wharf, Yuin Country