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Fireworks! Territory Day 2014

Mindil Beach comes alive with the public fireworks display on Territory Day 2014

Territory Day, for most of us locals it's about the fireworks. It means a great deal more of course, Territory Day marks the Northern Territory's anniversary of self-governance, it is also a day we welcome new citizens as they pledge their commitment to become fellow Australians citizens in a citizenship ceremony. As a photographer though, the bits I like to capture are obvious, besides flashy shiny things catch my eye! Who could help it?

Sky divers open the festivities at the Mindil beach display by dropping in with the Territory Flag - photo +Auki Henry

Nightcliff Markets Cupcakes

OMG Cupcakes! There were 4 but one didn't make it to the studio.

Continuing on with top end dry season activities this month, the various weekend markets around Darwin see a surge in visitors this time of year. Appetites tend to increase in cooler weather and its much nicer to loiter and eat then it is during the sticky humid monsoon season.

This weekend my loitering took me past a small stall at the Nightcliff markets. The selection of neatly made and vividly coloured cupcakes caught my eye and motivated me to get the macro lens out of the cupboard where it has been a little neglected lately.

These delicious creations are the work of Jayne Parkin who not only runs the Nightcliff stall but also makes cakes for all occasions, check out OMG Cupcakes on Facebook. They taste every bit as good as they look!

Frances Bay Marina Evening

Cool dry season evenings and still water at Frances Bay Marina

The dry season in Darwin brings everyone out in the evenings, a lot of friends have set up back yard home theatres and have big gatherings, many locals take advantage of the glorious weather to eat outdoors, both at restaurants or at favourite parks and picnic areas dotted around the city, it is just a refreshing time of year NOT to be inside.

Although the massive cloud formations have gone with the departure of the monsoon season a different array of photo opportunities present themselves, including the added bonus of not having to dodge rain while out taking photos! Just out for a casual drive I spotted a vacated mooring down at the city's Frances Bay Marina and used the space to get an evening view of the sky line.

Darwin City by Night Prints Available

Darwin City by Night © Auki Henry Photography - Available now exclusively from Eprint

This panorama skyline of "Darwin City by Night" is available now from Eprint Darwin in various materials and sizes.

My own preferred option is displayed here - image printed on a durable tricomposite panel thus doing away with the need for framing altogether, it is weather resistant and able to be hung in outdoor living/entertaining areas. Tricomposite is also able to be wiped down easily with a damp cloth.

This panorama is perfect for hanging at home or even displaying corporate spaces to give the feel of a Darwinian experience to your guests. This item is also popular as a gift for friends or loved ones who used to live in Darwin and miss it!

*The prices displayed here are for customer pick ups local to Darwin, Australia. For shipping to other locations please use the contact form to get in touch with me to provide you a quote.

Other Sizes Available
1000mm x 500mm - $160.00 (standard as shown in above image)
1250mm x 580mm - $200.00
1500mm x 695mm - $295.00

Fravashi

Fravashi Poster Art

In 2013 I was invited by Darwin based indie film producer Salvatore Finocchiaro to appear in a cameo role for his short film Fravashi.

After editing was completed I offered to do a shoot and artwork for the film's poster so we re-visited one of the principal photography shooting locations at the East Point reserve to capture two of the main characters and attempt to reflect the essence of the story.

The film will be doing its round of festivals in 2014 before being released online later in the year.

Aerial Photography - Celebrity Millenium

The Celebrity Millennium docked in Darwin Nov 2013
Photo by Auki Henry

Subject: Aerial Photography
Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: November 2013

Description: Aerial photography on the weekend for a change, was lucky enough to have the cruise ship 'Celebrity Millenium' visiting town.

Camera: GoPro HD Hero3
Platform: DJI Phantom Quadcopter

Aerial Photography - Darwin City

Subject: Aerial Photography
Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: November 2013

One afternoon I decided that I wanted to see if I could push the phantom quadcopter up past the tall evolution apartments in Darwin city... Answer 'Yes' that's evolution in the foreground.

I've been using the very affordable ready-to-fly quad for a little while now and have been pleased with the combination of small portable platform combined with the compact form factor of the GoPro Hero3 Black mounted on it. Flight time is on the short side but still very workable and who can complain for under $1000!

Composition of these shots is via radio link FPV to a 7 inch monitor, otherwise it would just be wild estimation as to where it was pointing. The phantom is so small that I actually lost visual contact with it at this height and could only see that it was there from the video link streaming back to me.

Camera: GoPro HD Hero3
Platform: DJI Phantom Quadcopter

Maddison Ash

Maddison Ash © Auki Henry Photography 2011

Maddison @ The Vodka Bar

Model: Maddison Ash
Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: November 2011

Description: Taken on the set of the "She Brings the Rain" music video, Maddison is always a favourite in front of the camera!

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L

Darwin Evolution

Evolution Apartments HDR - Darwin, Australia
© Auki Henry Photography 2012

Subject: Darwin Evolution Apartment Building - HDR
Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: April 2012

Description: Another from the weekends photowalk, more practice and a break from studio shooting which was fun. This is a 3 exposure HDR with 2 stop separation shot freehand.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

Darwin Waterfront HDR

Waterfront Precinct HDR - Darwin, Australia
© Auki Henry Photography 2012

Subject: Darwin Waterfront Precinct - HDR
Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: April 2012

Description: A midday High Dynamic Range composite of the waterfront taken from the harbour walkway. This is a 3 exposure HDR with 2 stop separation.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

Darwin Moon

Full Moon in Darwin, Australia © Auki Henry Photography 2012

Subject: A Darwin Moon
Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: April 2012

Description: Nothing too much happening tonight so I thought I'd post up a quick capture of the beautiful full moon tonight, taken from our front driveway.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L

Darwin Marina Sunset

Darwin City from the Marina - Final Sunset of 2011

Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: Sat 31 December 2011

A new year's eve shot, with an aim to getting the very last sunset of the year in 2011 I thought I might go for a drive to try to get a vantage point, as luck would have it there was some very nice rim lighting happening on the city skyline as seen from the 'duckpond' as locals call the Frances Bay Marina

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Lee Point Storms

Lee Point, Darwin Australia
Auki Henry Photography

Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: 27 Mar 2011

Description: Dramatic mid afternoon storms rolling in across Lee Point beach, Darwin. A girl stands in the shot to help get some perspective on the clouds.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, Darwin - Auki Henry Photography

Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, NT, Australia
Date: 27 Mar 2011

Description: An experimental 3 exposure HDR composite taken with 2 stop increments. I had forgotten the tripod quick-release plate so had to prop against the wooden pier boundaries to stop it moving. Miniscule ghosting removed with photoshop.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM with Vari ND

Fisherman's Wharf Sunrise

Early "Fisherman's Wharf" sunrise - Darwin, Australia

Photographer: Auki Henry
Location: Darwin, Australia
Date: 06/01/2010

Description: Wet season cloud formations in January on an early morning. I tend to carry the camera bag everywhere nowadays so I don't miss any. This one was taken on the way to work with just a minor detour.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Labels: Darwin, Australia, Auki Henry, Auki Henry Photography

Nightcliff Jetty

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Sunset @ Nightcliff Jetty - Darwin, Australia

Photographer: Auki Henry

Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Date: 6/11/2010

Description: Nightcliff Jetty is a good location for many different kinds of shots and although I was hoping for storm clouds as a backdrop on this night I was still happy with the pink ambient glow of the sun dipping behind the horizon.

Camera: Canon 7D

Lens: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Swamp Sunrise

Leanyer Swamps - Darwin, Australia

Photographer: Auki Henry

Location: Darwin, Northern Territory

Country: Australia

Date: 6/11/2010

Description: Darwin wet season cloud formations come quickly so I have made a habit of carrying my landscape setup around with me just in case I find an opportunity. In this case I missed the formation I was after by about 5 minutes while looking for a reasonable location. This one was taken from a side road leading into the Leanyer Swamps area just 5 minutes drive from where I live.

Camera: Canon 7D

Lens: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Darwin Storms

Storms over Darwin, Australia - Auki Henry Photography

Photographer: Auki Henry

Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Country: Australia

Date: 25/10/2010

Description: Darwin is renowned for some of the most extreme weather in the world and during the wet season many local photographers will carry their equipment with them as storms can drop in without much warning.

I had about a 15 minute window of opportunity to get to a vantage point before the rain hit. Taken from Stuart Park looking towards the city.

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