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Hardy Reef & Hook Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland - Australia |
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MG00393-DD |
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Only 100 Prints Available |
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Silver Award - EPSON International Panoramic Awards 2017 |
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Honorable Mention - Nature: Aerial - IPA 2019 |
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Honorable Mention - Special: Panoramic - IPA 2019 |
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In September of 2016 I completed a highly successful Cairns photography workshop with an amazing group of participants before it was time to spend a few days shooting with a close friend. We drove south to the beautiful town of Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays. It was a strenuous 9 hour drive in the end due to many roadworks on the Bruce Highway but we arrived safely just after dark.
Airlie Beach is a popular holiday location, the gateway to the magnificent Whitsunday Islands and central Great Barrier Reef.
My goal for this trip was to capture a vertical panorama of Hook and Hardy Reef from a helicopter.
I was extremely excited at the prospect of re-shooting Hardy Reef, the location of 'Reef Dreaming' – my most highly awarded photograph to date, captured some 6 years earlier!
The next day with anticipation building we organised a helicopter charter at midday and had the doors removed.
We took off, ascended to 1000 feet and flew out to Hardy Reef over the Whitsunday Islands. On the way out we flew past a large Eagle, wings spread and flying gracefully; with no doors we were looking right at it - what an incredible experience!
Once we arrived at Hardy Reef we completed a number of laps of the area at different altitudes and I got to work, capturing a number of vertical and horizontal panoramas. This was my first time shooting vertical panoramas from a helicopter. As expected, the biggest challenge was avoiding the rotors in the top of the frame, I had to lean out of the chopper quite a way in the end but nailed this unique capture of such an incredible part of Australia.
2 hours later we returned to Shute Harbour Airport with huge smiles (and empty wallets!), we had shared a truly memorable experience, something we will talk about for many years to come.
If you haven't had the chance to see the reef from the sky, put it on your bucket list - I highly recommend it!
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Print Information
Mark Gray's fine art limited edition photographs are individually produced on archival quality Metallic Pearl paper. The quality is exceptional with a very large colour gamut and high gloss metallic appearance. With a 90+ year archival life, it also has a strong resistance to light fading. With correct mounting and framing your print will last for many years without any signs of fading.
After printing, your photograph is hand signed and numbered by Mark Gray. It's then covered, rolled and packed into a hard PVC tube to guarantee safe delivery.
All prints come with 'Framing & Handling' instructions ensuring you get the most from your print/s. Limited edition print's are all uniquely numbered and come with a 'Certificate Of Authenticity', digitally signed by Mark.
Delivery Information
For unframed prints and gallery wall stock (framed prints), Australia wide delivery takes 1-2 weeks and International delivery takes 2-3 weeks. For custom framed prints, Australia wide delivery generally takes 6-8 weeks and International delivery time takes 8-10 weeks. If you have a tight deadline feel free to give us a call and we can discuss your options with you.
All unframed print purchases receive FREE Standard Delivery World Wide.
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We are highly confident that you will be more than satisfied with the quality of Mark Gray's landscape photos, however if you aren't happy for any reason, we offer a 30 day money back guarantee (providing we receive the print in the same condition in which you received it).
Any prints damaged in transit are repaired or replaced free of charge on return.
Please Note: The best care has been taken to accurately represent the finished photograph in the online gallery, however due to web limitations and differences in individual user's monitor settings, printed colours may differ slightly from the photos viewed on this website.
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