About | Nelly.Photos

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Hi, I'm Nelly, a photography enthusiast and this is my little corner of the internet where I share my journey behind the lens. I shoot with a Fujifilm body and DJI drones.

I'm happiest shooting landscapes and astrophotography, especially around golden hour and twilight, when the light shifts from day to dark and the stars quietly take over the sky (or slip away again). It's peaceful, grounding and always full of wonder. I mostly steer clear of portraits unless the subject is something interesting, like an animal or an insect.

Lately I've been drawn to the fast-paced energy of sports photography. It's a whole new challenge, and it's my project for 2026.

Thanks for stopping by. You can catch my latest shots and behind-the-scenes moments on Facebook and Instagram.

Sydney in the Fog: A Blue-Hour Surprise

I spent few days in Sydney this week to visit my clients, and I packed my camera expecting the city's usual sunshine. Sydney had other plans. It rained almost the whole time, and between meetings and wet streets I barely had a chance to take the camera out. By midweek I'd nearly given up on any decent shots, but the forecast for Wednesday the 23rd said the rain would finally clear. I set my alarm for 4:30 am, hoping for a clear sky before sunrise. When I looked out the windo

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Sep 253 min read

A Quiet Morning at Tacking Point Lighthouse

I set my alarm well before first light on what would be my final morning in Port Macquarie. The drive up to Tacking Point was quiet and dark. I had been to this lighthouse many times during my stay and yet arriving in the cold pre-dawn still felt like something sacred. The light inside the building glowed through its narrow window and cast a soft warmth across the wet ground. I stood there in the stillness and just breathed it all in. As the sky began to shift from deep purpl

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May 122 min read

Autumn Twilight in Armidale

After leaving Gostwyck Chapel I made my way into Armidale to catch the last of the day. The sun was already sinking fast so I got the drone up right away. From above the town looked like a painting. Red and gold trees lined every street. The cathedral roofs glowed in the soft evening light. It was the kind of view that made me glad I rushed to get there in time. Once the drone came down I stayed on for the twilight. The old brick churches looked even better in the deep blue h

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May 101 min read

Autumn at Gostwyck Chapel

Some places earn their reputation. All Saints Anglican Chapel at Gostwyck is firmly one of them. It sits just a short drive south of Armidale near Uralla. The tiny brick chapel waits at the end of a long avenue of elms and looks like something lifted out of a postcard. Boston ivy climbs its walls in deep crimson. The elms burn gold against the New England sky. The drive in alone is half the experience. That avenue feels almost ceremonial. It's a long golden tunnel that funnel

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May 102 min read

Chasing the Milky Way at Tacking Point Lighthouse

After a magical golden hour shoot at Trial Bay Gaol, I rolled into Port Macquarie just in time to check into the hotel, throw my bags down, and wolf down a quick dinner. There was no time to linger. The Milky Way was already on the rise, and I had a narrow window before the 81% moon climbed up at 9:30pm and washed the entire night sky in its silvery glow. Tacking Point Lighthouse had been on my shortlist for ages, and tonight was the night. I grabbed the camera bag, hopped ba

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May 92 min read

Trial Bay Gaol: A Twilight Detour Worth Every Minute

Sometimes the best travel moments are the unplanned ones. On my way to Port Macquarie for a four-day stay, I made a quick detour to Trial Bay Gaol and wow, am I glad I did. I scrambled up to the nearest high point, threw my drone in the air, and had just enough time to catch the last light of the day fading over the coast. Golden hour waits for no one, but this time it played nicely! Trial Bay Gaol sits on a dramatic headland in Arakoon National Park, where crashing waves mee

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May 81 min read

Testing ISO and Shutter at Lighthouse

I’ve never considered myself a professional photographer. It’s just a hobby and one I enjoy without worrying too much about rules or techniques. Most days, I shoot when the mood strikes, and today was one of those days. Bored from writing reports all day, I grabbed my camera and decided to experiment with light. I wanted to see how it behaves under different ISO and shutter speed settings. I needed a subject that could really showcase the contrast, and what better than a lig

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Nov 13, 20251 min read

Coolum Beach Boardwalk

The Milky Way season is almost over, so I went location hunting last Saturday. I decided to checkout Coolum Beach Boardwalk as I had planned to shoot here last year but didn't quite make it. I grabbed some sunset shots on Saturday but due to time constraints I decided to come back another night for the Milky Way. I thought of giving it a go tonight. Even though I knew there might be cloud cover tonight, I decided to head out and give it a go anyway. I managed to get a few M

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Oct 14, 20251 min read