Photos from the exhibition
Two of Australia’s leading landscape photographers, Mr Glenn McKimmin and Mr Danny Irvine, have joined forces with members of Central Coast Tourism to deliver the first photographic exhibition showcasing the Coast from a bird’s eye angle.
‘Above the Coast’ will feature a series of aerial shots taken of many of the region’s iconic locations as well as a few hidden gems captured from 300 to 1,000 feet above sea level.
The images were made possible thanks to the precision flying skills of Mr Matthew Quinlan, chief pilot from My Heli Helicopter Tours, one of the exhibition’s supporters.
The exhibition was born from a vision to give locals a new perspective of the place they call home and prospective visitors a unique view of the Central Coast to entice them to take a closer look.
Mr McKimmin, the nephew of local landscape photographer, Mr Ken Duncan, said he and other professional colleagues have observed that people have started to become desensitised to the beauty of the region due to an over-saturation of stereotypical images taken at or close to ground level.
“Producing the images for the exhibition became a defining moment for Danny and I when we realised this was the fresh perspective people needed to see.
“Our aim with the exhibition is to remind Coasties why they first fell in love with the area and show off the beauty of our region to the rest of the world,” said Mr McKimmin.
‘Above the Coast’ will be officially opened by Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna on Friday, May 29 at an invitation-only launch.
The exhibition will be open to the public at Got The Shot contemporary photographic gallery at 155 The Entrance Rd, Erina from Saturday, May 30 through to Saturday, June 13. Images will be available to purchase from the gallery.
Media release,
19 May 2015
Phaedra Pym,
Awaywithwords