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Stephen Reid Photography

Name: Stephen Reid Photography
Address: Yangan, QLD, 4371, AU
Telephone: +61414704586

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Through my photography I aim to share the experience, thoughts, emotions and sensations I encounter as I journey into the wonders of our extraordinary environment. The quest of searching for the perfect images that capture and communicate the essence of our Australian landscape is very much a passion for Stephen Reid. As an opportunistic photographer, the vast bulk of Stephen's images are taken while having a break from his primary occupation. These forays into beautiful country energize Stephen's spirit and fill him with an appreciation of the grandeur of the Australian landscape. Stephen trusts his photography provides you with the same joy and uplifting inspiration it provides him when he captures the image. Prints can be purchased via http://stephen-reid.artistwebsites.com or by contacting Stephen directly via email [email protected]

02/11/2026

🤍 A Little Gift for the Ladies – White-winged Fairy-wren at Lake Bindegolly

A White-winged Fairy-wren showing off a rather unusual offering at Lake Bindegolly near Thargomindah — a tiny piece of eggshell that he seemed determined to present as part of his courtship display! There’s something wonderfully entertaining about watching these little birds go about their business, especially when their behaviour looks almost like a carefully planned attempt to impress.

Male White-winged Fairy-wrens are known for their striking breeding plumage and their lively courtship behaviour. During the breeding season, males can carry pale flower petals or other light-coloured objects as part of their displays to females. These little offerings, combined with their movements and calls, help make courtship quite a spectacle. Whether this particular eggshell was deliberately chosen as a gift or simply picked up along the way, it certainly made for an intriguing photographic moment!

Fairy-wrens may be tiny, but they have plenty of personality, and watching them interact can reveal all sorts of fascinating behaviours that are easy to miss if you’re only looking for a pretty portrait.

Have you ever photographed a fairy-wren carrying something unusual? It’s amazing what these little characters get up to!

01/11/2026

🌅 Sunset from Captain Starlight’s Lookout

The setting sun throws a warm glow across the endless plains from Captain Starlight’s Lookout near Longreach, bringing out the subtle colours of the outback as the day draws to a close. From up here, you really get a feel for the sheer scale of the country, with the landscape stretching away towards the horizon.

The lookout takes its name from Henry ‘Harry’ Redford, one of Queensland’s most colourful outback characters. In 1870, Redford and his companions stole around 1,000 head of cattle from Bowen Downs Station near Longreach and drove them all the way to South Australia in an extraordinary feat of bushcraft and endurance. His exploits became part of outback folklore, and he was later associated with the name Captain Starlight, made famous by the Australian novel Robbery Under Arms. It’s believed this rocky lookout was used as a vantage point during the cattle drive.

Standing here as the sun slips towards the horizon, it’s not hard to imagine the challenges those early bushmen faced crossing this vast country, navigating by the stars and relying on their knowledge of the land.

Sometimes a simple view across the plains is enough to connect you with the history of the place.

Have you visited Captain Starlight’s Lookout, and would you choose sunrise or sunset to take in a view like this? 📸🌾

30/10/2026

Little Sister, Always There — A Tribute to a Very Special Person ❤️🎶🌅

They say a big brother is supposed to lead the way, look out for his little sister, and be the one she can turn to when life gets complicated. And perhaps that's how it's meant to be. But sometimes, life has a way of turning those roles around.

Little Sister, Always There is an original song I wrote for my little sister — a gentle expression of love, gratitude and appreciation for a beautiful person who has been by my side throughout the years.

I may have been the big brother, but in so many ways, she was the one who showed me the way. Through her kindness, her strength, her understanding and simply the person she is, she has given me more than she probably realises.

There's something quite special about a sibling relationship that stands the test of time. We grow older, life takes us in different directions, and the world around us changes, but the bond remains. It's built on shared memories, familiar laughter, unspoken understanding and the quiet reassurance of knowing there's someone who has always been there.

This song is my way of saying thank you. Thank you for the person you are, for the ways you've guided me without even knowing it, and for being a constant presence in my life.

The photographs accompanying the song are seascapes I've captured around the Gold Coast, where the first light of day transforms the ocean into something quite mesmerising. Beautiful sunrises, softly blurred water captured with slow shutter speeds, and those fleeting moments when the sea and sky seem to settle into perfect harmony.

For me, these images felt like a natural companion to the song. There's a gentleness in the movement of the water, a sense of continuity in the rising sun, and a quiet beauty in things that endure even as everything else changes.

Perhaps that's what family is all about. Like the tide returning to shore, some connections remain — steady, familiar and always there. ❤️

🎵 Little Sister, Always There — an original song written for my little sister, with love and gratitude.

📍 Gold Coast, Queensland.

Do you have someone in your life who has quietly guided you, even when they were supposed to be the one looking up to you? Sometimes the people we think we're meant to lead end up teaching us the most. I'd love to hear your stories in the comments. 👇

29/10/2026

Life on the outback floor. 🪵🔍

Chestnut-crowned Babblers are absolute bundles of energy, and they rarely stay in one spot for more than a split second. I managed to capture this environmental shot during a brilliant morning at Bowra Station, catching one right as it hopped across a weathered log, meticulously foraging for its next meal.

Unlike a tight close-up, I really wanted this frame to showcase the bird within its home—surrounded by the rough, textured wood and the classic undergrowth that defines the mulga country in a good season.

These birds are incredibly social and famously travel in noisy family groups, turning over leaves and sticks together.

For the outback explorers: Do you prefer "environmental" wildlife shots like this that show the bird's rugged home, or do you love the tight, detailed close-up portraits more? Let me know your pick below! 👇

📍 Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary, Cunnamulla, Outback Queensland

28/10/2026

A perfect alignment of fire, gold, and electricity. ⚡🌅

There is an absolute peak of dramatic tension that happens when a massive storm front collides with the exact moment of a Southern Downs sunset. I captured this incredible moment out across the wide, grassy plains near Junabee, where the horizon was heavily veiled in storm clouds but painted in a striking sheet of liquid gold by the setting sun.

Right as the light peaked, the sky tore open—one massive lightning bolt ripped straight down to the ground, while two more branched horizontally across the from the clouds above. The contrast between the warm, radiant glow on the earth and the violent, cold violet of the electricity cutting through the sky was unreal.

The open country around Junabee gives you a front-row seat to the sheer scale of these systems, but catching multiple strikes perfectly timed with the golden hour is pure luck.

Let's check in with the storm chasers and nature lovers: When you're watching a dramatic sky like this unfold, do you find yourself focusing on the beautiful colors of the sunset, or are your eyes locked on the clouds waiting for the next lightning flash? Let's talk in the comments! 👇

📍 Junabee, Southern Downs, Queensland

27/10/2026

A masterclass in morning flexibility. 🤫💛

You have to love the sheer determination of a hungry (or thirsty) honeyeater! I spent a crisp early morning sitting quietly by a hidden waterhole in the Durikai State Forest, waiting to see who would stop by for a drink.

This striking Yellow-tufted Honeyeater swooped in and put on a total show. Instead of landing comfortably at the water's edge, it chose to hang completely upside down from a weathered, dead branch, stretching out to lap up the water. If you look closely at the frame, you can actually see its tiny brush-tipped tongue perfectly catching a drop as the early sun illuminated the ripples.

Durikai never fails to reward you if you are willing to sit still and wait.

Let's hear from the wildlife trackers: What is the most unique or unusual bird behaviour you've ever managed to freeze mid-frame? Tell me your favorite story in the comments! 👇

📍 Durikai State Forest, Southern Downs, Queensland

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26/10/2026

When the morning light finds its way through the mist. 🌫️✨

There is a quiet, almost sacred stillness in the high country right at the break of dawn. I captured this moment just over the border near Willsons Downfall, as the rising sun broke through the horizon to herald the start of a crisp new day.

A heavy blanket of mist was drifting through the understory, perfectly catching the early sunbeams and turning them into sharp, glowing rays of light slicing through the Grey Gum forest. Standing alone among the pale, towering trunks while the bush slowly woke up around me was pure magic.

The high country truly rewards you if you are willing to brave the early morning chill.

Let's hear from the nature lovers: Does a quiet, misty morning in the forest like this make you want to lace up your hiking boots, or would you rather enjoy the view from a warm cabin with a hot coffee? Let me know below! 👇

📍 Willsons Downfall, Northern New South Wales

25/10/2026

A perfect symmetry in the fading light. 🕊️✨

Durikai Forest is famous for its quiet afternoons, but the real magic happens right down at the water level. As the late afternoon shadows lengthened across the ironbark ridges, this sleek White-naped Honeyeater dropped down to a still waterhole for a quiet drink.

With the wind dropping completely still, the water surface turned into an absolute sheet of glass. The low, warm sun caught the brilliant white band across the back of its head and that distinct red crescent right above its eye, casting a mirror-image reflection underneath it.

Capturing reflections like this requires getting down incredibly low to the mud to match the bird's eye line, but seeing that perfect double image make it onto the sensor makes it worth the mess.

Let's check in with the landscape and wildlife lovers: When it comes to water shots, do you prefer a sharp, glassy reflection, or do you love the movement of active ripples and splashes? Drop your pick below! 👇

📍 Durikai State Forest, Southern Downs, Queensland

23/10/2026

When the dust settles and the earth breathes again. ⛈️🌱🎵

There is a beautiful, unmistakable shift in the air right after a heavy storm front clears. The violent wind and blinding lightning pass, leaving behind a profound stillness, the rich scent of petrichor lifting from the soil, and a landscape completely renewed.I put together this collection of dramatic weather and landscape images to accompany an original song and recording of mine called "After the Rain".

This song is all about that moment of relief—both in nature and in our own lives—when the storm finally breaks and the clarity returns. The accompanying photographs capture those quiet, powerful scenes right as the clouds begin to part: wet country fence lines glistening in the first break of light, heavy rain curtains receding into the distance, and the green country looking vivid and alive. It is a reminder that no matter how severe the storm is, it always eventually clears to reveal something beautiful.

Let's hear from the weather watchers: What is your absolute favourite part of a storm passing—the smell of the fresh rain on the dry earth, the quiet stillness that follows, or the beautiful light that breaks through the clouds? Let's talk in the comments! 👇

22/10/2026

Caught in the golden glow of the mulga plains. 🌅🦘

The outback has a million different moods, but catching a Red Kangaroo completely bathed in the early morning rim-light is as magical as it gets. I found this beautiful individual quietly resting out near Cunnamulla, perfectly framed by a thick flush of flowering native grasses. The low sun caught the feathery tops of the swaying stems, turning the entire field into a glowing sea of light that perfectly mirrored the golden outline on the kangaroo's fur.

Shooting directly into the sun to get that perfect rim-lighting is always a delicate balancing act to avoid losing the details in the shadows, but when the elements line up like this, it is pure outback poetry.

Let's hear from the country travellers: Is there any iconic sight that represents the Australian outback to you more than a kangaroo in the golden hour light? Let me know in the comments! 👇

📍 Cunnamulla, Outback Queensland

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