Tidal tapestry - Aerial over Fraser Island Bungle Bungles these giant bull seals are

these giant bull seals are quite a formidable sight up close

Which created havoc with our camera gear and our ability to feel our fingers

their bright gold colours contrasting against suits of blue-grey and black

But a truly special moment came when the leopard turned face on and those big eyes locked on to where I was hidden from sight

A maze of sand fingers caress the water into the shallows

Tidal tapestry - Aerial over Fraser Island Bungle Bungles these giant bull seals areLIMITED EDITION The shallow waters around the island of Kgari are simply breathtaking from the air, with crystal clear waters lapping against fingers of pure white sand. Scalloped by the ebb and flow of the tide, the sand is woven into an intricate tapestry pattern. From above, I actually think it looks like fish scales along an edge of fine bones. This shot was taken from a helicopter on a private charter, from which I was specifically looking for