Audio-Visuals
These are slide-shows (Audio-visuals)and some video clips including some of my favourite Wildlife and cultural photos with both music and narration - I have tried to express the wonder and beauty I found in these amazing wildlife and cultural encounters I have been privileged to experience!
A Good Mugging
Each winter Humpback Whales undergo a 10,000km migration up Australia's eastern coastline. When they turn and start their return journey south many females with tiny calves in tow head to Platypus Bay in the lee of Fraser Island (K'Gari) for a rest and to fatten up their calves before the big swim home. The sub-adults will often become inquisitive and mug the boats - who is watching who?
Adelaide AV International Festival (Australia) 2025 2025/015. APS 2025/03: National Acceptance
Jurassic Coast International AV Salon FIAP 2025/004: FIAP Acceptance
Humpback Highway
Each winter Humpback Whales undergo a 10,000km migration up Australia's eastern coastline which becomes "Humpback Highway".
APS (Australia) AV Spring National 2021: Gold Medal. Herbert Medal for Script Excellence
5th Port Elizabeth International AV Festival (South Africa)2022: FIAP Certificate of Merit
6th Adelaide AV National Festival (Australia) 2022: Merit
APS (Australia) AV Autumn National 2022: Merit
Citta de Grada (Italy) AV Salon 2022: FIAP Acceptance
Tauranga AV Salon (New Zealand) 2022: 1st Nature Category
Photographic Society of America - PID (USA)Photo Essay 2022: Silver Medal
Crested Terns of Hastings Point
Crested Terns are a common seabird not endangered or even at risk but if you take the time you will find that they are fascinating little characters!
Citta de Grada (Italy) AV Salon 2021: FIAP Acceptance
Trophee de Paris (France)2021: FIAP HM Ribbon and Acceptance
APS (Australia) AV Autumn National 2021: Bronze Medal. Herbert Medal for Excellence in Photography
Tauranga AV Salon (New Zealand) 2020: 1st Nature Category
Photographic Society of America - PID (USA)Photo Essay 2020: Gold Medal
APS (Australia) AV Spring National 2020: Silver Medal
RPS (Royal Photographic Society - Great Britain)AV Festival 2021: RPS Special Interest Group Bronze Medal - "Natural History"
42nd Pomeranian Meetings with Diaporama (Poland)2021: FIAP Blue Ribbon.
5th Port Elizabeth International AV Festival (South Africa)2022: FIAP Acceptance
6th Adelaide AV National Festival (Australia) 2022: Gold Medal
Glimpses of the Tweed - 2019
A glimpse of the beautiful part of Australia I call home!
Puffins of Fair Isle
Puffins are pretty cute and Fair Isle is an isolated island off the coast of The Shetland Island in the far north of Scotland.
Adelaide AV Festival 2019: FIAP Acceptance
Tauranga AV Salon 2019: Merit
Photographic Society of America Colour Photo Essay 2019: Silver Medal
APS AV Spring National 2019: Bronze Medal
Underwater Gannets of Noss
A simply amazing experience to photograph these stunning birds as they hit the water at a speed of up to 100kph. Many thanks to Richard Shucksmith for his guidance and underwater set-up.
Adelaide International AV Festival (Australia) 2019: APS Merit
Tauranga AV Salon (New Zealand) 2019: 1st Place
Photographic Society of America Colour Essay 2019: Bronze Medal
APS AV Spring National (Australia) 2019: Merit
For the Love of Jake - 2019
Jake was born in 1996 to Eugene and Larry Hinton. They built one of the first Surf Camps on Siargoa Island - "The Green Room - Cloud 9" on Tuason Point in the Philippines.Jake was born in Surigao City - a 4 to 5 hour boat trip from the island.The marriage and Jake's subsequent arrival called for much celebration in both Australia and the Philippines as Larry and Eugene were both very popular and loved by all. Tragically, after a number of severe seizures Jake was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months of age. Due to the remoteness of the island and the increasing medical care Jake required, the family decided to relocate to Australia. In 2017 Jake turned 21 and with many health battles along the way it was a milestone to celebrate. Jake is a special soul sent to two special people in Larry and Eugene who love him with all their hearts. Mia and Taylor could not imagine life without their special big brother! Jake is my nephew and to everyone who knows and cares for Jake - we all love you to the moon and back!
The Orphanage
This is a glimpse into the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage in Nairobi Kenya which I visited in 2011 as a pilgrimage for my late Mother.
APS AV Spring National 2017 - Fusion: Acceptance
APS AV Autumn National 2018 - Documentary: Merit
Adelaide AV National 2018 - Documentary: Acceptance
Tauranga AV Salon 2018 (New Zealand) - Documentary: Merit
Photographic Society of America Travel Essay 2021 - Gold Medal
Return to Mashatu
In 2017 I returned to Mashatu to attend a photographic workshop with Isak Pretorius and Janet Kleyn (C4 Safaris). It was a fabulous trip with amazing elephants at the Matebole Hide and four beautiful cheetahs playing tag right beside our vehicle!
The Aurora - A Bucket List Adventure in Alaska
On top of my Bucket List was to see the beautiful Northern Lights so with borrowed kit I headed north to Alaska where I joined a small group of fellow adventurers in search of the ever elusive Aurora! In both Fairbanks and Wiseman, both under the Aurora belt we were so incredibly lucky to experience magnificent displays of the dancing shimmering lights of the North!
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2017: Documentary: MERIT Award.
APS AV Spring National - Fusion 2017: 1st Runner-up Champion
APS AV Autumn National - Doco 2018: Acceptance
Citta di Garbagnate AV Festival (Italy) 2018: FIAP Acceptance
Photographic Society of America Color Photo Essay (USA) 2018: Acceptance
Red Wrens of Caba
Cabarita Headland is listed as an "Endangered Ecological Community" which is classified as a "Themeda Grassland" and is rare and fragile. Poor soil, strong salt laden winds, full exposure and human activity threaten this fragile community. It is home to a tiny bird - the Red-backed Fairy Wren which is the smallest of the Fairy Wrens weighing only 8 grams. These Red Wrens are endemic to Australia and have a fascinating social order with the brightly coloured male in charge supported by numerous little brown females and youngsters!
Adelaide International AV Festival 2017: Nature: FIAP Acceptance.
APS AV Autumn National 2017: Nature: 2nd place.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2017: Nature: 1st Place and Champion AV.
APS AV Spring National 2017: Fusion: Merit
Photographic Society of America Color Photo Essay 2017 (USA): 1st Place Gold medal
Bogangar Raptors
Bogangar Headland is a favourite place for raptors to ride the thermals. They soar overhead enjoying the freedom of the air and searching for food!
APS AV Autumn National 2017: Documentary: Merit Award.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2017: Nature: Merit Award.
APS AV Spring National 2017: Documentary: Merit Award
Colours of Japan
I was very taken with the vibrant colours in Japan - from the vermilion colour of the many shrines and tori gates to the array of bright colours in the beautiful kimono worn by the Geisha, Maiko and young girls and also the stunning bright green of the mosses and new spring foliage of the trees. I tried to capture these colours in my images!
Peace in the World
This Audio-Visual shows the emotion I felt when I visited the Peace Park in Hiroshima. The Children's Monument was particularly poignant as when I was there a group of school children presented their paper cranes to the monument - it was very moving indeed.
APS Spring National 2016: Documentary: APS Acceptance
RPS International AV Festival (England): First cut acceptance.
Adelaide International AV Festival 2017: Documentary: FIAP Acceptance.
APS AV Autumn National 2017: Documentary: Merit Award.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2017: Documentary: 1st Place.
Citta di Garbagnate AV Festival (Italy) 2018: FIAP Acceptance
Photographic Society of America Photo Travel Essay (USA)2018: Acceptance
Three Hours in Mashatu
This Audio-Visual reveals the amazing wildlife spectacle experienced in just three hours from the Elephant hide at Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2016: Nature: Merit Award.
APS AV Spring National 2016: Fusion (some video): 1st Place. Runner-up Champion AV.
Adelaide International AV Festival 2017: Documentary: FIAP Acceptance.
APS AV Autumn National 2017: Fusion (some video): 1st Place.
Bashi of Mashatu (MOVIE)
Bashi is Head Guide at Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana and he chatted to us about his love for this beautiful part of Africa that he calls home!
The Bequest
The sad love story between my Mother's Great Aunt (Elsie Brabazon) and her lost love - her fiancé that left to fight in WWI and did not return. Their legacy is an emerald engagement ring and a string of red amber Russian beads.
Adelaide National 2016: Theme: Acceptance.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2016: Theme: Acceptance.
Cheetahs of Mashatu (MOVIE)
A Magnificent Cheetah experience at Mashatu Game Reserve where were priveledged to watch a mother cheetah and her four 12 month old cubs as they played and searched for food in the early morning sunshine!
Mashatu Elephant Hide (MOVIE)
Mashatu is a game reserve in earstern Botswana and is renown for its photographic hides. We visited Mashatu Elephant hide one winters morning and this video shows the amazing wildlife we saw and photographed at point blank range!
A Passion for Wildlife Photography
A selection of my favourite wildlife images taken during my photographic tours from Australia to the Galapagos to Alaska and of course Africa!
Lady Elliot Island
Lady Elliot Island was bird heaven with millions of white capped noddy's and crested terns in residence. Swimming every day with gentle turtles was a real privilege and helping tiny hatchlings on their way made your heart just melt!
Adelaide National 2016: Natural History: Acceptance.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2016: Nature: Merit Award
Himba Women of Namibia
The Himba women of Namibia are beautiful with perfect skin and eyes that sparkle! They lead a simple, healthy and happy life without the cosmetics and trappings of our over-complicated lives!
The Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of Africa and a must for your wish list!
Sand Dunes of Namibia
The stunning sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the eirie landscapes of Deadvlei in southern Namibia caught me by surprise with the early morning light casting evokative shadows and stirring the psyche!
Ndutu-Wildebeest Central
In March, the short grassed plains of the Serengeti become Wildebeest Central with millions of new calves on the ground resting before their amazing migration north. Predators were satisfied and the landscape was wet and green as the rains started!
Chobe
Chobe National Park lies on Botswana's far northern border and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season, for an amazing abundance of both animals and bird life!
Okavango
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a unique ecosystem of papyrus-lined waterways, knee deep flood plains and rich Savannah grasslands and is surrounded by the parched Kalahari sands so is one of Africa's greatest concentrations of wildlife!
Bears of Brooks Falls
Watching these amazing bears catching salmon at Brook Falls in Katmai National Park during the short salmon run in high summer was inspiring! Each bear had his own way of fishing and the youngsters learning the ropes every day!
Adelaide National 2016: Natural History: Merit Award.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2016: Nature: Merit Award
APS Spring National 2016: Documentary: 2nd Place.
Adelaide International AV Festival 2017: nature: FIAP Acceptance.
Bears of Silver Salmon Creek
Silver Salmon Creek in high summer is a haven for Brown Bears feeding on clams on the mudflats as well as the lush green pastures. Purple lupines flowering enmass provide a fabulous contrast to these magnificent animals
The Galapagos Islands
My first photography tour was to the amazing Galapagos Islands. This was a life changing trip for me and to stand on the islands that Charles Darwin stood on all those years ago was awesome!
A Good Mugging
Each winter Humpback Whales undergo a 10,000km migration up Australia's eastern coastline. When they turn and start their return journey south many females with tiny calves in tow head to Platypus Bay in the lee of Fraser Island (K'Gari) for a rest and to fatten up their calves before the big swim home. The sub-adults will often become inquisitive and mug the boats - who is watching who?
Adelaide AV International Festival (Australia) 2025 2025/015. APS 2025/03: National Acceptance
Jurassic Coast International AV Salon FIAP 2025/004: FIAP Acceptance
Humpback Highway
Each winter Humpback Whales undergo a 10,000km migration up Australia's eastern coastline which becomes "Humpback Highway".
APS (Australia) AV Spring National 2021: Gold Medal. Herbert Medal for Script Excellence
5th Port Elizabeth International AV Festival (South Africa)2022: FIAP Certificate of Merit
6th Adelaide AV National Festival (Australia) 2022: Merit
APS (Australia) AV Autumn National 2022: Merit
Citta de Grada (Italy) AV Salon 2022: FIAP Acceptance
Tauranga AV Salon (New Zealand) 2022: 1st Nature Category
Photographic Society of America - PID (USA)Photo Essay 2022: Silver Medal
Crested Terns of Hastings Point
Crested Terns are a common seabird not endangered or even at risk but if you take the time you will find that they are fascinating little characters!
Citta de Grada (Italy) AV Salon 2021: FIAP Acceptance
Trophee de Paris (France)2021: FIAP HM Ribbon and Acceptance
APS (Australia) AV Autumn National 2021: Bronze Medal. Herbert Medal for Excellence in Photography
Tauranga AV Salon (New Zealand) 2020: 1st Nature Category
Photographic Society of America - PID (USA)Photo Essay 2020: Gold Medal
APS (Australia) AV Spring National 2020: Silver Medal
RPS (Royal Photographic Society - Great Britain)AV Festival 2021: RPS Special Interest Group Bronze Medal - "Natural History"
42nd Pomeranian Meetings with Diaporama (Poland)2021: FIAP Blue Ribbon.
5th Port Elizabeth International AV Festival (South Africa)2022: FIAP Acceptance
6th Adelaide AV National Festival (Australia) 2022: Gold Medal
Glimpses of the Tweed - 2019
A glimpse of the beautiful part of Australia I call home!
Glimpses of the Tweed from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Puffins of Fair Isle
Puffins are pretty cute and Fair Isle is an isolated island off the coast of The Shetland Island in the far north of Scotland.
Adelaide AV Festival 2019: FIAP Acceptance
Tauranga AV Salon 2019: Merit
Photographic Society of America Colour Photo Essay 2019: Silver Medal
APS AV Spring National 2019: Bronze Medal
Puffins of Fair Isle from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Underwater Gannets of Noss
A simply amazing experience to photograph these stunning birds as they hit the water at a speed of up to 100kph. Many thanks to Richard Shucksmith for his guidance and underwater set-up.
Adelaide International AV Festival (Australia) 2019: APS Merit
Tauranga AV Salon (New Zealand) 2019: 1st Place
Photographic Society of America Colour Essay 2019: Bronze Medal
APS AV Spring National (Australia) 2019: Merit
Underwater Gannets of Noss from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
For the Love of Jake - 2019
Jake was born in 1996 to Eugene and Larry Hinton. They built one of the first Surf Camps on Siargoa Island - "The Green Room - Cloud 9" on Tuason Point in the Philippines.Jake was born in Surigao City - a 4 to 5 hour boat trip from the island.The marriage and Jake's subsequent arrival called for much celebration in both Australia and the Philippines as Larry and Eugene were both very popular and loved by all. Tragically, after a number of severe seizures Jake was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months of age. Due to the remoteness of the island and the increasing medical care Jake required, the family decided to relocate to Australia. In 2017 Jake turned 21 and with many health battles along the way it was a milestone to celebrate. Jake is a special soul sent to two special people in Larry and Eugene who love him with all their hearts. Mia and Taylor could not imagine life without their special big brother! Jake is my nephew and to everyone who knows and cares for Jake - we all love you to the moon and back!
The Orphanage
This is a glimpse into the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage in Nairobi Kenya which I visited in 2011 as a pilgrimage for my late Mother.
APS AV Spring National 2017 - Fusion: Acceptance
APS AV Autumn National 2018 - Documentary: Merit
Adelaide AV National 2018 - Documentary: Acceptance
Tauranga AV Salon 2018 (New Zealand) - Documentary: Merit
Photographic Society of America Travel Essay 2021 - Gold Medal
Return to Mashatu
In 2017 I returned to Mashatu to attend a photographic workshop with Isak Pretorius and Janet Kleyn (C4 Safaris). It was a fabulous trip with amazing elephants at the Matebole Hide and four beautiful cheetahs playing tag right beside our vehicle!
Return to Mashatu from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
The Aurora - A Bucket List Adventure in Alaska
On top of my Bucket List was to see the beautiful Northern Lights so with borrowed kit I headed north to Alaska where I joined a small group of fellow adventurers in search of the ever elusive Aurora! In both Fairbanks and Wiseman, both under the Aurora belt we were so incredibly lucky to experience magnificent displays of the dancing shimmering lights of the North!
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2017: Documentary: MERIT Award.
APS AV Spring National - Fusion 2017: 1st Runner-up Champion
APS AV Autumn National - Doco 2018: Acceptance
Citta di Garbagnate AV Festival (Italy) 2018: FIAP Acceptance
Photographic Society of America Color Photo Essay (USA) 2018: Acceptance
"The Aurora" A Bucket List Adventure in Alaska from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Red Wrens of Caba
Cabarita Headland is listed as an "Endangered Ecological Community" which is classified as a "Themeda Grassland" and is rare and fragile. Poor soil, strong salt laden winds, full exposure and human activity threaten this fragile community. It is home to a tiny bird - the Red-backed Fairy Wren which is the smallest of the Fairy Wrens weighing only 8 grams. These Red Wrens are endemic to Australia and have a fascinating social order with the brightly coloured male in charge supported by numerous little brown females and youngsters!
Adelaide International AV Festival 2017: Nature: FIAP Acceptance.
APS AV Autumn National 2017: Nature: 2nd place.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2017: Nature: 1st Place and Champion AV.
APS AV Spring National 2017: Fusion: Merit
Photographic Society of America Color Photo Essay 2017 (USA): 1st Place Gold medal
Bogangar Raptors
Bogangar Headland is a favourite place for raptors to ride the thermals. They soar overhead enjoying the freedom of the air and searching for food!
APS AV Autumn National 2017: Documentary: Merit Award.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2017: Nature: Merit Award.
APS AV Spring National 2017: Documentary: Merit Award
Bogangar Raptors from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Colours of Japan
I was very taken with the vibrant colours in Japan - from the vermilion colour of the many shrines and tori gates to the array of bright colours in the beautiful kimono worn by the Geisha, Maiko and young girls and also the stunning bright green of the mosses and new spring foliage of the trees. I tried to capture these colours in my images!
Colours of Japan from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Peace in the World
This Audio-Visual shows the emotion I felt when I visited the Peace Park in Hiroshima. The Children's Monument was particularly poignant as when I was there a group of school children presented their paper cranes to the monument - it was very moving indeed.
APS Spring National 2016: Documentary: APS Acceptance
RPS International AV Festival (England): First cut acceptance.
Adelaide International AV Festival 2017: Documentary: FIAP Acceptance.
APS AV Autumn National 2017: Documentary: Merit Award.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2017: Documentary: 1st Place.
Citta di Garbagnate AV Festival (Italy) 2018: FIAP Acceptance
Photographic Society of America Photo Travel Essay (USA)2018: Acceptance
Three Hours in Mashatu
This Audio-Visual reveals the amazing wildlife spectacle experienced in just three hours from the Elephant hide at Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2016: Nature: Merit Award.
APS AV Spring National 2016: Fusion (some video): 1st Place. Runner-up Champion AV.
Adelaide International AV Festival 2017: Documentary: FIAP Acceptance.
APS AV Autumn National 2017: Fusion (some video): 1st Place.
Bashi of Mashatu (MOVIE)
Bashi is Head Guide at Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana and he chatted to us about his love for this beautiful part of Africa that he calls home!
Bashi of Mashatu V2 from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
The Bequest
The sad love story between my Mother's Great Aunt (Elsie Brabazon) and her lost love - her fiancé that left to fight in WWI and did not return. Their legacy is an emerald engagement ring and a string of red amber Russian beads.
Adelaide National 2016: Theme: Acceptance.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2016: Theme: Acceptance.
The Bequest from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Cheetahs of Mashatu (MOVIE)
A Magnificent Cheetah experience at Mashatu Game Reserve where were priveledged to watch a mother cheetah and her four 12 month old cubs as they played and searched for food in the early morning sunshine!
Cheetahs of Mashatu from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Mashatu Elephant Hide (MOVIE)
Mashatu is a game reserve in earstern Botswana and is renown for its photographic hides. We visited Mashatu Elephant hide one winters morning and this video shows the amazing wildlife we saw and photographed at point blank range!
A Passion for Wildlife Photography
A selection of my favourite wildlife images taken during my photographic tours from Australia to the Galapagos to Alaska and of course Africa!
A Passion for Wildlife Photography from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Lady Elliot Island
Lady Elliot Island was bird heaven with millions of white capped noddy's and crested terns in residence. Swimming every day with gentle turtles was a real privilege and helping tiny hatchlings on their way made your heart just melt!
Adelaide National 2016: Natural History: Acceptance.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2016: Nature: Merit Award
Lady Elliot Island Photography Workshop from Sally Everson on Vimeo.
Himba Women of Namibia
The Himba women of Namibia are beautiful with perfect skin and eyes that sparkle! They lead a simple, healthy and happy life without the cosmetics and trappings of our over-complicated lives!
Himba Women of Namibia from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
The Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of Africa and a must for your wish list!
Ngorongoro Crater from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Sand Dunes of Namibia
The stunning sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the eirie landscapes of Deadvlei in southern Namibia caught me by surprise with the early morning light casting evokative shadows and stirring the psyche!
Sand Dunes of Sossusvlei from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Ndutu-Wildebeest Central
In March, the short grassed plains of the Serengeti become Wildebeest Central with millions of new calves on the ground resting before their amazing migration north. Predators were satisfied and the landscape was wet and green as the rains started!
Ndutu-Wildebeest Central from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Chobe
Chobe National Park lies on Botswana's far northern border and is a major watering spot, especially in the dry season, for an amazing abundance of both animals and bird life!
Chobe from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Okavango
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a unique ecosystem of papyrus-lined waterways, knee deep flood plains and rich Savannah grasslands and is surrounded by the parched Kalahari sands so is one of Africa's greatest concentrations of wildlife!
Okavango from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Bears of Brooks Falls
Watching these amazing bears catching salmon at Brook Falls in Katmai National Park during the short salmon run in high summer was inspiring! Each bear had his own way of fishing and the youngsters learning the ropes every day!
Adelaide National 2016: Natural History: Merit Award.
Tauranga International AV Salon (New Zealand) 2016: Nature: Merit Award
APS Spring National 2016: Documentary: 2nd Place.
Adelaide International AV Festival 2017: nature: FIAP Acceptance.
1. Bears at Brooks Falls from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
Bears of Silver Salmon Creek
Silver Salmon Creek in high summer is a haven for Brown Bears feeding on clams on the mudflats as well as the lush green pastures. Purple lupines flowering enmass provide a fabulous contrast to these magnificent animals
Brown Bears of Silver Salmon Creek from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.
The Galapagos Islands
My first photography tour was to the amazing Galapagos Islands. This was a life changing trip for me and to stand on the islands that Charles Darwin stood on all those years ago was awesome!
The Galapagos from Sally Hinton on Vimeo.