Please find below testimonials from those who have been on Gary’s tours or workshops (top section) or who have given an opinion of his work (bottom section). Thank you so much for adding your thoughts and if you haven’t already, please add your own testimonial/review using the form at the bottom of the page, takes a minute max:
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I attended a one-on-one workshop day with Gary, who is a very talented and passionate photographer with a great eye and a wealth of knowledge about photography (and many other things) who creates amazingly beautiful photos. I recently attended a one-on-one workshop with Gary in early February. From the moment of collecting me at my accommodation to the finish of the day, we found lookouts for sunrise and sunset and of course waterfalls. Gary has wonderful local knowledge and was very considerate of my hiking ability, matching the tracks up well. He is happy to share his editing know how as well. Thoroughly recommend this workshop! I have attended Gary’s, intro landscaping photograhpy workshop, and found it absolutly fabulous. Not only did it help me behind the lens but gave some insight into the ability of lightroom for processing photos. He also took us to areas off the usual tourist routes so we not only learnt alot about photography but also about the world heritage areas in the Blue Mountains. If you want to get into or get back into landscape photography, could not recommend this course more highly I have just attended my third workshop with Gary and I will definitely be back for more! I recently joined Gary for one of his Autumn Colour workshops, in the upper Blue Mountains. It was a truly great day. I just spent the day with Gary around the Blue Mountains on his Aerial Drone Workshop. —Nebula & Deep Sky Astrophotography I had the incredible opportunity to attend Gary’s Nebula and Milky Way workshop, and it was an unforgettable experience. Gary’s extensive knowledge of astrophotography is beyond impressive. He guided me through everything, from understanding the basics to mastering advanced techniques and post-processing. His personalized approach made the complex concepts easy to grasp, and I came away with a wealth of knowledge and stunning photos. If you’re looking to elevate your astrophotography skills, I highly recommend Gary’s workshops. They are worth every moment and every cent! Last night I completed the Astronomy Nightscapes workshop & it was a great experience. Gary made sure that participants were well prepared to get the most out of the workshop & was very accommodative in providing tips & assistance in areas of interest to participants. I was thrilled to get some great shots in a variety of locations that Gary was familiar with. It was reassuring to be able to enhance the raw photos by post processing with Gary’s easy to follow guidance. He’s given me the confidence to further develop my skills. I can thoroughly recommend this workshop to anyone. I attended the astrophotography in August. Gary is very passionate and knowledgeable and very patient, making sure we got some great photo opportunities despite the clouds coming in. I also enjoyed going through how to process my images at the end of the night so they look great. I am only just beginning to get into editing so Gary’s knowledge was greatly appreciated. Having only 2 of us in the group was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the session. I would recommend it to anyone with a passion for photography Hi Gary I can’t thank you enough for the amazing day I spent with you on Thursday. I was really excited to find that you in particular were doing Aerial Photography Workshops in the Blue Mountains as I have always admired your photographic skills. At the ripe old age of 73 it has been a bit daunting taking on the challenge of mastering my Mavic 2 Pro Drone. It has taken my “Brain Training” to a whole new level! Honestly, I did have high expectations and you certainly didn’t disappoint. I’m now looking at my Drone with great excitement instead of terror 🙂 A huge bonus for me was the “Creative” part of the instruction. This has added a whole new dimension to my approach to the Drone. You were incredibly generous with your knowledge and guidance and I can highly recommend your workshops to any aspiring Drone Pilot no matter what their age. I attended the Astro Photography Workshop (Starry Starry Night) over the weekend and was truely blown away at how much I learnt. It was very educational and Gary’s knowledge of the area allowed us to visit many amazing locations throughout the night. I can not recommend this workshop enough. Having dabbled in Astrophotography with mixed results, the workshop offered the perfect opportunity to have another go with some expert guidance to get to some great results. A thoroughly enjoyable evening run by an expert with fantastic local knowledge willing to share his experience to allow others to take great shots too. All I can add is if you’ve read this far… go ahead and sign up! I have just returned from a full-day workshop with Gary in the Blue Mountains. I have learnt so much about composition for landscape photography and using my camera settings to get the best photos of this beautiful area. We explored a couple of waterfalls and a few sites with incredible vistas including the pagodas of the Lost City. We had a fantastic day with Gary and I am looking forward to another workshop with him again soon. I thoroughly enjoyed the Autumn Colours workshop in May 2024. I attended with two friends from Canberra. Gary was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. His knowledge of photography techniques as well as the Blue Mountain area was impressive. I have only recently started photography as a hobby however my friends had more (decades) experience. Gary was easily able to pivot between what I needed vs what other attendees wanted to learn. It was a brilliant day. I have done three workshops with Gary in the last year on different subjects and have enjoyed all of them. Not only is Gary second to none in terms of location knowledge but so technically skilled and generous with his time in imparting those skills. Cannot recommend him highly enough. Will be back for more. I have attended photography workshops run by other people and most have left me unsatisfied with the end results. This was certainly not the case for the Astrophotography workshop run by Gary. His expertise of the subject, his great local knowledge and his instruction and attention to each participant will see even the least experienced photographer go home with atleast one amazing photo from the night. Going to Gary’s studio to critique and process the photos a few times during the night made his workshop stand out from any others that I have participated in. Highly recommend anyone to attend his workshop. I attended Gary’s Autumn Colours Workshop recently and really enjoyed my day. While I’ve visited the mountains for autumn colour before, thanks to Gary I’ll now know where to go in future, and more importantly have a lot more skill in taking photos of the scenery. I learnt a lot about composition and processing. Gary was a great guide and the small group size means there is plenty of time for everyone. Attending Gary’s workshops is always a pleasure. His patience, deep photography expertise, and extensive local knowledge make the experience truly enriching. I especially value his personal guidance throughout the sessions. The workshops are well-organised from start to finish, offering a seamless and enjoyable experience, complete with behind-the-scenes photos! Gary’s passion and generosity shine through, making these workshops not only memorable but also highly recommended. An absolutely brilliant workshop!
I immensely enjoyed my day with Gary and all the things I learned, all the beautiful locations we visited and the lovely chats we shared. Gary was very flexible with how I wanted to go about the day and he was most considerate, patient, polite, sharing and very helpful throughout the entire day. I found him very easy to get along with both on a professional and personal level.
Gary is a wonderful and kindhearted human being and I highly recommend attending one of his workshops.
Gary’s expertise, instruction and ability to cater for each participant’s needs are outstanding. The groups are small allowing for lots of personal guidance throughout the sessions.
Gary has an incredible knowledge of the area and is able take you to a variety of different, spectacular sites. He was also able to make on the spot changes to the itinerary to find the best light and conditions when the weather became unpredictable.
The workshops are always well organised, catering to the interests and abilities of the group.
I especially value Gary’s patience, expertise and sense of humour, making the workshops exceptional. I would highly recommend attending any of the workshops.
The weather conditions were kind & Gary’s encyclopaedic knowledge of the best locations ensured we were at exactly the right spots at the right times of day for the best available light & colours. Predicting where & when to go is a lottery unless you have Gary’s local knowledge, built up over years of experience with our ever changing weather. I live in the Blue Mountains & thought I knew the best spots…little did I know.
Gary has a great photographer’s eye & a real knack for explaining what he sees & why it can make for a terrific photo. He also has great techniques for quick & captivating editing results.
We covered a lot of ground & skills in our full day, but the pace felt good, not rushed. Gary adjusted on the fly for our preferences for where we wanted to spend more time.
Our lunch was fantastic, with wide ranging discussions over hearty food.
I can really recommend Gary’s workshops, guidance, tuition, & company…..he’s a really knowledgeable, straightforward & nice bloke.
Brendan
It was a brilliant day and Gary is a very knowledgeable, insightful and patient teacher.
Having spent the day with him, I feel better armed and much more enthusiastic about exploring the techniques he has introduced me to, and the wonderful region he calls home.
Thanks again Gary!
5/5 Stars! Was a very enjoyable and accomodating workshop with the very knowledgable Gary! Because of him, I got to shot some really interesting space structures and learnt how to post process them on my own afterwards! What I thought would be something impossible and hard to learn now made easy thanks to Gary!
After the workshop, Gary continued to help me and I ended up buying my own equipment and was able to do this really technical form of photography on my own. 🙂
Thanks so much!
I recently participated in a full day, customised, small group workshop with Gary. The day was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT and exceeded all our expectations. He went above and beyond to make our day enjoyable and provide us with a variety of fantastic photo opportunities.
Gary has a wealth of knowledge and catered to our interests and varying abilities. He was friendly and patient, giving information in an easy-to-understand manner. I learnt so much and feel inspired to go out and practise the skills we learnt on the day.
I can’t recommend Gary highly enough! If you are thinking about it…do it!!
To say this astrophotography workshop was fantastic, I will fall short in describing how good it was. You need to experience Gary’s local and photographic knowledge not to mention Gary’s friendliness. Do yourself a favour and book a workshop with Gary, you won’t regret it, and you won’t forget it. I recently chose Gary to take me and my photography partner on a customised photography excursion of the upper Blue Mountains. I was familiar with all the tourist locations and wanted local knowledge and expertise to get some great, well composed shots of the Blue Mountains. Thank you so much for your great work with the night sky photography workshops. The feedback has been very positive. I attended the astrophotography in August. Gary is very passionate and knowledgeable and very patient, making sure we got some great photo opportunities despite the clouds coming in. I also enjoyed going through how to process my images at the end of the night so they look great. I am only just beginning to get into editing so Gary’s knowledge was greatly appreciated. Having only 2 of us in the group was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the session. I would recommend it to anyone with a passion for photography I just wrapped up a weekend with Gary’s Hidden Blue Mountains workshop and wow it exceeded all my expectations! Gary’s knowledge of the local area is unsurpassed, and he definitely took us to hidden parts of the greater Blue Mountains that are not readily accessed and that have been seldom photographed. —Nebula & Deep Sky Astrophotography Was lucky enough to do Gary’s last astro workshop of the season in October. He has a great knowledge of the local area for shooting locations, and we managed several different ones in good clear conditions. I definitely picked up some great tips, and Gary hooked us up to some specialist astro gear to do some deep sky work which I had never done. Even got a nebula pic! Great workshop. Bonus parrot photo opps in the late afternoon top:) I thoroughly enjoyed Gary’s drone photography workshop. He was very patient with me as a beginner and I feel so much more confident and ready to go out and practice! I just had the most wonderful weekend in the Blue Mountains with Gary on his Introduction to Landscape Photography course. Gary gave me the confidence to shift from automatic to manual settings to capture some amazing and diverse scenery throughout the mountains. We covered sunrise, sunset, astro, waterfalls, pagoda country and amazing valley views. Gary had me thinking about the combination of location, timing, composition and light which was a great lesson for a relative beginner. I learnt the basics for editing and learnt enough skills to come home and refine my skills. I am already contemplating which if Gary’s workshops to do next. I have attended Gary’s, intro landscaping photograhpy workshop, and found it absolutly fabulous. Not only did it help me behind the lens but gave some insight into the ability of lightroom for processing photos. He also took us to areas off the usual tourist routes so we not only learnt alot about photography but also about the world heritage areas in the Blue Mountains. If you want to get into or get back into landscape photography, could not recommend this course more highly I have just completed two days of workshops with Gary. I arranged the hidden Blue Mountain photography workshop for my hubby’s suprise birthday gift. It was a fantastic experience for him to chill out and do something different away from his workaholic lifestyle. He felt so energetic with all the hiking and wonderful sites visited and of course, photos he never knew he could take himself. Gary was so inspiring and full of knowledge. We highly recommend this workshop for those who want to do something fun and to explore the Blue Mountains from a different perspective. An absolutely brilliant workshop! I attended the weekend workshop on waterfalls in the Blue Mountains and, let me tell you, the experience was about more than just photography. Gary’s impressive knowledge of the area and storytelling as a whole means that the technical aspects that you learn have a context and a purpose. The workshop will improving your own photography and appreciation of the area and leave you wanting to head back out to try your new-found skills as soon as possible. Don’t hesitate to book a workshop with Gary… I’m already planning the next one! I did a photography workshop with Gary and learned lots from spending time with him. What I learned about composition and editing I have been able to apply to my portrait work. The lessons are universal. Also Spending time in the blue mountains in autumn was beautiful way to spend a day out. Thanks Gary. I recently joined Gary for his Autumn colour workshop and it was a wonderful experience. Gary’s knowledge of the area is second to none which allowed for several different spots to shoot. He was flexible in his approach was happy to stay at a location until we had the shot we were after. He also offered his professional opinion and assisted with things like composition and even took several photos on his own phone to demonstrate how to frame an image. At the end of the day, many of the native parrots came to feed in his garden and we snapped away for 10 mins, it was just amazing. I would definitely recommend a workshop with Gary for any photographers out there. I’ve been on a few of Gary’s workshops, and I’ve always both enjoyed them and been able to take away some valuable new skills that have benefited my photography. Great sessions. Just completed Gary’s Hidden Blue mountains workshop and came away with new knowledge of areas of the Blue Mountains that I did not know existed. Gary has detailed knowledge of the mountains and how to take photographs of these locations, and readily shares his knowledge and skills. Highly recommended. I have just attended my third workshop with Gary and I will definitely be back for more! Had a great time on the Starry Night, Astrophotography workshop. Gary was very helpful and knew the area well which gave us great opportunities to capture the night skies. Thanks Gary, I can thoroughly recommend this workshop, learnt lots had fun and all very reasonable. I recently joined Gary for one of his Autumn Colour workshops, in the upper Blue Mountains. It was a truly great day. I cannot recommend this enough if you are interested in taking up/Learning Astro photography. Took the Astro course with Gary. Weather wasn’t that hot due to clouds but Gary put the miles in to find the best vantage points for the conditions. Very knowledgeable and happy to pass it on. Spent an amazing day in the mountains, Gary was very knowledgeable and answered any questions I had with a thorough explanation. I learnt so much in such a short period of time. Goes to show you can’t beat face to face learning. I love the mountains and waterfalls I’m very excited to put my new found skills to work. Gary’s expertise is evident in his photographs, and he has encyclopaedic knowledge of the Blue Mountains region. But the first focus of his attention on our landscape photography workshop was getting to know the participants, our skills, and what we were interested in creating aesthetically with our photography. His ability to meet and expand our experience and knowledge is what makes this weekend workshop tick. It was also a great way to get to know this very special part of the world. The weather wasn’t particularly kind to us, but it didn’t matter – what’s bad weather for one photo situation is good for another, and Gary cleverly adapted to the conditions. I learned a lot, gained a new perspective on my fledgling photography skills, had a great weekend, and came away with some fantastic shots. Gary, thank you so much for the experience. I did the Waterfalls Workshop last Friday and had a fantastic day. Gary was very patient, a great tutor and he knows where the best photo ops are. Would highly recommend and will be back for some of his other workshops. I thoroughly enjoyed the Autumn Colours workshop in May 2024. I attended with two friends from Canberra. Gary was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. His knowledge of photography techniques as well as the Blue Mountain area was impressive. I have only recently started photography as a hobby however my friends had more (decades) experience. Gary was easily able to pivot between what I needed vs what other attendees wanted to learn. It was a brilliant day. Recently completed the overnight Astrophotography workshop. Gary was not only knowledgeable and helpful, he showed flexibility in the workshop structure both before and during the night, as the weather wasn’t going to play the game initially. Gary passed on information and techniques in a friendly, easy to understand manner and was both mindful and attentive to the various skill levels within the group and adjusted his mentoring style to suit. After the workshop, Gary was more than happy to field follow up questions via email and offered some valuable guidance once we went into post production. His assistance didn’t stop once we finished the workshop. Thanks Gary, the Mt Victoria area is beautiful and I appreciate the opportunity to capture a small part of it. While visiting the Blue Mountains, I found Gary’s Blue Mountains Photography Hotspots guide to be invaluable. Using the grading system (on difficulty of accessibility) I was easily able to find some stunning locations. I’ve been a big fan of Gary’s work for some time and was delighted to have the opportunity to meet up for a last-minute photo tour. Despite being arranged at short notice, I found Gary to be very accommodating as well as both friendly and highly professional. His knowledge of the local area is extremely impressive, particularly away from the main tourist areas (off the beaten track). Thanks to Gary’s assistance, I have come away from The Blue Mountains with a collection of photos that I am very pleased with. I hope to visit again one day and *highly* recommend booking a tour with Gary. You will not be disappointed. We managed to really pack in a range of locations and activities, and I loved that you shared some of your processing workflow with me. Seeing the drone in action was an added bonus. Despite doing a ton of photography, I found the pace of the day quite relaxed and I never felt rushed. It was also a long day and I appreciate that you never seemed tired or less enthusiastic at any point. Despite the weather not co-operating at the end of the day and missing out on the sunset and astro opportunities, the day was really enjoyable and very worthwhile Gary’s Photgraphy workshops are great! Not to mention the landscape photography he does. I just spent the day with Gary around the Blue Mountains on his Aerial Drone Workshop. I am writing to say how much we all enjoyed your presentation last night at the Upper Blue Mountains Camera Club. We’ve had some very positive comments so far and are very grateful that you came along. Having presenters of your calibre and enthusiasm certainly opens eyes and stimulates interest in the members. You covered so many areas in your chat – all of them interesting, but the take home message( for me at least), was just how hard you work to get the images you need, and how many bases you cover in marketing your work, to make a living from photography. It’s impressive and quite amazing. I’d like to thank Gary for taking me to some of the lesser known photography locations in the Blue Mountains. Gary’s knowledge of the area is astounding as is his passion and knowledge for photography. I’d highly recommend anyone attend one of Gary’s workshops. I am most grateful for Gary’s time, and photography passion for the Blue Mountains, that he so generously shared with us. Gary has been an excellent tour leader, informative, down to earth, and so knowledgeable about the secret insights of each location that he has explored for so many years. As a result I walked away with images that I would not have been able to get on my own for sure. Even though I’m far away in California, I’m looking forward to take an other tour with you soon. Gary’s Autumn Workshop was fantastic. The whole day was extremely well organised and nothing was too much trouble. With Gary’s knowledge of photography combined with his knowledge of the local area his workshops are a must. Highly recommended. I recently attended the starry night astro photography workshop and it was incredible! Gary’s knowledge of photography, the nights sky and post processing lead to some amazing photos that you can be proud of. Not only was the workshop lots of fun, full of beautiful Blue Mountains locations, Gary also tailored the workshop to our interests. I can’t wait to attend my next workshop. Thank you Gary. Did the astrophotography workshop with Gary. Went to places I didn’t think about, and the wealth of knowledge regarding the Blue Mountains make Gary the perfect guide. Learnt one very important message from the course regarding astrophotography – the foreground is as important as the night sky. The enthusiasm of Gary is sure to inspire you. I can thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who loves photography. I will book more courses in the future. I have done three workshops with Gary in the last year on different subjects and have enjoyed all of them. Not only is Gary second to none in terms of location knowledge but so technically skilled and generous with his time in imparting those skills. Cannot recommend him highly enough. Will be back for more. Thank you for the great weekend – we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot in the process.
Gary customised the day for us, and guided us safely to locations that were slightly off the tourist beaten track.
Gary was organised, very knowledgeable about the area and able to suggest a wide variety of locations. He was flexible and very helpful in helping us achieve our goals for the day. He has a wealth of technical knowledge about cameras, and image processing that he was happy to share with us, and was generous with his advice and shared images of the day.
We both had a great day out and now are inspired to visit his list of special locations to return to when we next visit the Blue Mountains. Thank you Gary.
His hospitality and guidance was fantastic and we all had a great time exploring unique landscapes.
I can’t wait to join him for another trip to discover even more of this amazing part of Australia.
5/5 Stars! Was a very enjoyable and accomodating workshop with the very knowledgable Gary! Because of him, I got to shot some really interesting space structures and learnt how to post process them on my own afterwards! What I thought would be something impossible and hard to learn now made easy thanks to Gary!
After the workshop, Gary continued to help me and I ended up buying my own equipment and was able to do this really technical form of photography on my own. 🙂
Thanks so much!
The first day being a Landscape workshop with a group of four friends.
The second day two of us did the Droning workshop.
Both days were exceptional. Gary’s knowledge of both photography and the Blue Mountains itself are next level.
We have come away with so, much to go off and practice with.
I can’t wait to return for another session.
I recently participated in a full day, customised, small group workshop with Gary. The day was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT and exceeded all our expectations. He went above and beyond to make our day enjoyable and provide us with a variety of fantastic photo opportunities.
Gary has a wealth of knowledge and catered to our interests and varying abilities. He was friendly and patient, giving information in an easy-to-understand manner. I learnt so much and feel inspired to go out and practise the skills we learnt on the day.
I can’t recommend Gary highly enough! If you are thinking about it…do it!!
Gary’s expertise, instruction and ability to cater for each participant’s needs are outstanding. The groups are small allowing for lots of personal guidance throughout the sessions.
Gary has an incredible knowledge of the area and is able take you to a variety of different, spectacular sites. He was also able to make on the spot changes to the itinerary to find the best light and conditions when the weather became unpredictable.
The workshops are always well organised, catering to the interests and abilities of the group.
I especially value Gary’s patience, expertise and sense of humour, making the workshops exceptional. I would highly recommend attending any of the workshops.
The weather conditions were kind & Gary’s encyclopaedic knowledge of the best locations ensured we were at exactly the right spots at the right times of day for the best available light & colours. Predicting where & when to go is a lottery unless you have Gary’s local knowledge, built up over years of experience with our ever changing weather. I live in the Blue Mountains & thought I knew the best spots…little did I know.
Gary has a great photographer’s eye & a real knack for explaining what he sees & why it can make for a terrific photo. He also has great techniques for quick & captivating editing results.
We covered a lot of ground & skills in our full day, but the pace felt good, not rushed. Gary adjusted on the fly for our preferences for where we wanted to spend more time.
Our lunch was fantastic, with wide ranging discussions over hearty food.
I can really recommend Gary’s workshops, guidance, tuition, & company…..he’s a really knowledgeable, straightforward & nice bloke.
Brendan
Gary is a very friendly, approachable and helpful guide/teacher and i look forward to attending more workshops to learn from him
Thank you Gary you have helped me more than you know 🙂
It was a brilliant day and Gary is a very knowledgeable, insightful and patient teacher.
Having spent the day with him, I feel better armed and much more enthusiastic about exploring the techniques he has introduced me to, and the wonderful region he calls home.
Thanks again Gary!
As photographer:
I love to see Gary’s photos on FB. He never ceases to amaze me with the way he captures the essence of the stunning landscapes in the Blue Mountains. Just when I think I have seen the best photo yet, he posts another even better one. Thanks Gary for sharing your talent so freely. Beautiful inspiring photos that show the Blue Mountains in all their glory but also hidden aspects, makes me always want to be there that moment when I see one your photos. Your photos captured the beautiful essence and soul of The Blue Mountains. Make me feel like I’m there. homesick feeling. Bless your gift Great little gallery with exquisite prints. Gary is a great person to have a chat with and a very knowledgeable and talented photographer as well. Being a photographer myself, I have greatly admired his work for a while and on visiting, simply had to get one of his limited edition prints which is now hanging on my wall! A must see! Gary seems to be able to always catch that perfect sunset or sunrise so words cannot describe how appreciative I am to be able to see our beautiful Australian landscape through his eyes and camera. Love your photos, in your work l see a beautiful person with a lot of inner peace. I first met you on the iconic Lincoln Rock – of course at sunset! Your skill and interpretation with your photography has really inspired me. I am not able to get to the places you go to and so I really appreciate your persistence and determination in getting to the locations you get to (and the time of day you get there when you are ‘chasing the light’.) It certainly shows that ‘special something’ in your photography. I appreciate your sharing of the ‘how to get there’ information to many of the great locations in our wonderful Blue Mountains. …and one more – our local camera club certainly appreciated your time of sharing your experience early this year. Oh goodness how I love Gary’s photography, he is so creative and wonderful. I have Never had the pleasure of visiting the Blue Mountains, and in the past months he has made the area come alive for me. My partner is Loving that you explain how your achieved the photograph. In fact Ryan tells me that Gary makes the Blue Mountains even more beautiful then what he remembers. Thank you for taking the time to create such magic from nature.” You see heaven in your photos Gary P Hayes photography takes me to the places my heart yearns to be Outstanding. You are inspiring others with your talented work, valuable insights and generous spirit. Thank you! Gary’s photography captures the moods, grandeur and mystery of the Blie Mountains. I grew up in the mountains, came back to get married and regularly visit my parents in Blackheath. I haven’t discovered another photographer that captures my mountains. “The Event” proudly hangs on our wall in Central Queensland, a cooling reminder of the beauty of the backdrop to our wedding at George Phillips Lookout … our special event. The mountains are so special to me and you’re the only photographer who captures them as I see them. There’s a Spiritual quality to his photos. I may sense this because I grew up in the Blue Mountains and I’ve been to Narrow Neck during my younger years. This photo brings back so many memories I highly commend you for being so generous and offering such a thorough and awesome article to the public!! That’s a lot of hard work you put in there! Your photos and comments are inspiring Gary is a fabulous landscape photographer. His in-depth knowledge of the stunning Blue Mountains is unmatched by any other in his field. Gary is an all round nice guy and you won’t regret buying one of his beautiful landscapes or signing up for one of his photography courses. Gary, you have a special eye for photography they have depth, contrast, greatness, you make us feel that we are standing in a lookout with the Blue Mountains in front of us. Thank you for sharing your photographs with us. Gary’s images of the Blue Mountains speak directly to my heart and soul. His spiritual connection to the land is conveyed in every image he captures as a messenger of the heart of this earth. Thank you Gary for wowing me every time with a heart opening moment of pure love! Your work means the world to me! I lived and lived in Blackheath for many years and now your talented photography captures the moods of the mountains and I can still enjoy the view. I have been following Gary for years and am always in awe of Gary’s work.I doubt whether you will find a more seasoned,hardworking landscape photographer anywhere.A man with RAW talent across a few artistic platforms ,with his willingness to share makes him an outstanding individual in my book.We are blessed to have him reside in the Blue Mountains. Gary has an eye for the dramatic and this translates into the most majestic photos of the Blue Mountains and Gardens of Stone area. He is an ambassador for our area and shares his love of it world wide. His photos are inspiring and stunning. I love your pics the mountains n show people all over the world when I travel , they are spectacular and make me truly believe I live somewhere special As someone who has worked in many outdoors locations in the Blue Mountains for the past few years, I thought I knew the Mtns well. However, since coming across Gary’s work and subsequently being inspired to advance my own photography journey, I have realised how little I really knew. I’m talking about the little things that often go unnoticed. Gary’s dedication and talent captures our beautiful mountains in the most special way. Your sensitive and succinct images of my beloved upper Blue Mountains brings me great joy. Gary’s photography skills give me a point of reference to aspire to. His subtle use of black and white and colour shows me new ways to change the mood of a scene, purely by the addition of colour or lack thereof. Visited your gallery on Saturday morning with my wife Mary – impressive collection of shots and very inspiring on numerous fronts. Currently considering joining your workshops and also to tee up some private shoots with three of my close mates in exploring some parts of the Blue Mountains with you. Photos on Facebook doesn’t do justice of the quality of the stuff you capture. Well done and good luck with the gallery. Gary captures the mystery and essence of the Blue Mountains. I really think these are the best pieces of work I have ever come across and as I was born in the Lithgow area and went to school there every time I see your work I really do miss the scenery as I don’t get to see it much any more and it makes me Home Sick! Thank you Gary for such an adventure down memory lane and bringing the memories back to life! Great Work keep it up! Your photos of the Blue Mountains take me to my happy place. I love your perception and I especially love your mono photography. It truly show the awe and wonder of a spectacular sight. Wonderful impressions of the BMNP full of atmosphere, showing us the beauty of the unique landscape we are living in. Thank you for sharing your photos with us.
Gary captures the mystery and essence of the Blue Mountains. Gary’s photography skills give me a point of reference to aspire to. His subtle use of black and white and colour shows me new ways to change the mood of a scene, purely by the addition of colour or lack thereof. The dramatic dance of light over the Blue Mountains from the sunrise to the sunset … thank you very much for sharing them! Beautiful photos Gary P Hayes Talented photographer and educator. Gary constantly explores lesser known areas of the Blue Mountains so knows a multitude of locations. Highly recommend his workshops, approachable and explains complex concepts in an understandable manner. A photographer that takes photos with his heart as well as his eyes. There’s a Spiritual quality to his photos. I may sense this because I grew up in the Blue Mountains and I’ve been to Narrow Neck during my younger years. This photo brings back so many memories Authentic, inspiring images that reflect a intimate respect and knowledge for the Blue Mountain region. Love your photos, in your work l see a beautiful person with a lot of inner peace. I first met you on the iconic Lincoln Rock – of course at sunset! Your skill and interpretation with your photography has really inspired me. I am not able to get to the places you go to and so I really appreciate your persistence and determination in getting to the locations you get to (and the time of day you get there when you are ‘chasing the light’.) It certainly shows that ‘special something’ in your photography. I appreciate your sharing of the ‘how to get there’ information to many of the great locations in our wonderful Blue Mountains. …and one more – our local camera club certainly appreciated your time of sharing your experience early this year. Your photos and comments are inspiring I highly commend you for being so generous and offering such a thorough and awesome article to the public!! That’s a lot of hard work you put in there! Gary has made the Blue Mountains his domain. Gary’s photography captures the moods, grandeur and mystery of the Blie Mountains. I grew up in the mountains, came back to get married and regularly visit my parents in Blackheath. I haven’t discovered another photographer that captures my mountains. “The Event” proudly hangs on our wall in Central Queensland, a cooling reminder of the beauty of the backdrop to our wedding at George Phillips Lookout … our special event. The mountains are so special to me and you’re the only photographer who captures them as I see them. Those photos that you have shared, take me back many many years, sitting in the back of my families ’36 Chev’ meandering up the many hills, twists and turns and looking in awe at the incredible region. Your photos are a joy to see, and now I’m old and living in Brisvegas’, they bring back so many memories. You truly depict nature at it’s finest, and since I’ve taken up a bit of amateur photography, I appreciate even more, how you can capture the ‘essence’. Gary seems to be able to always catch that perfect sunset or sunrise so words cannot describe how appreciative I am to be able to see our beautiful Australian landscape through his eyes and camera. Thanks for inspiring me Gary I consider Gary to be the best landscape photographer in Australia, at least. His photographs & commentary are, to a photographer, inspirational, he truly meditates on light through his lenses Gary P Hayes photography takes me to the places my heart yearns to be Gary’s pictures are like looking through a window , they’re always so clear ,I have never been to your beautiful country ,but feel I know it so well by enjoying his pictures ,some are so wild it’s like looking at a picture of an long forgotten time , and others so lovely they take my breath away at their beauty ,then the ones where the morning mist thru the mountains look like a river raging thru ,I could go on and on , just love seeing Gary’s pictures. A truly wonderful gallery. Gary is a fabulous photographer with amazing knowledge of the area being a local, and a nice guy to boot. His photos are next to none in capturing the beauty and wonder of The Blue Mountains, and beyond. Gary P Hayes, you take the most spectacular photos Gary, you have a special eye for photography they have depth, contrast, greatness, you make us feel that we are standing in a lookout with the Blue Mountains in front of us. Thank you for sharing your photographs with us. Great little gallery with exquisite prints. Gary is a great person to have a chat with and a very knowledgeable and talented photographer as well. Being a photographer myself, I have greatly admired his work for a while and on visiting, simply had to get one of his limited edition prints which is now hanging on my wall! A must see! Gary’s images are without doubt outstandingly beautiful to look at. But further to that, personally, they serve to encourage me in my own passion, provide valuable visual information about the effective use of light in an image and the mastery of great composition. I one day hope to meet Gary, whom i consider to be one my greatest unofficial mentors. Until then… thanks Gary, i look forward to being introduced to the Blue Mountains by you one day soon! Gary’s images of the Blue Mountains speak directly to my heart and soul. His spiritual connection to the land is conveyed in every image he captures as a messenger of the heart of this earth. Thank you Gary for wowing me every time with a heart opening moment of pure love! Your work means the world to me! I lived and lived in Blackheath for many years and now your talented photography captures the moods of the mountains and I can still enjoy the view. Gary has an eye for the dramatic and this translates into the most majestic photos of the Blue Mountains and Gardens of Stone area. He is an ambassador for our area and shares his love of it world wide. His photos are inspiring and stunning. I love how your photos of the Blue Mountains captures her in all her splendour and moods. Your photos captured the beautiful essence and soul of The Blue Mountains. Make me feel like I’m there. homesick feeling. Bless your gift Outstanding. You are inspiring others with your talented work, valuable insights and generous spirit. Thank you! Gary is a fabulous landscape photographer. His in-depth knowledge of the stunning Blue Mountains is unmatched by any other in his field. Gary is an all round nice guy and you won’t regret buying one of his beautiful landscapes or signing up for one of his photography courses. A definite fan of Gary’s Facebook page. Love his portrayal of the beautiful Blue Mountains. I have recently renovated, and have a wall that I think needs a Gary photo. Amazing work, Gary’s photos are so beautiful! So beautiful! Take it from a watercolour artist, you are an artist!!! Keep ’em coming. In time Gary will be seen as the most prolific Blue Mountains photographer ever and stoked to call him a mate. I really love that he has shown me the Mountains in a way that i will always love it Captures the beauty of the Mountains! As someone who has worked in many outdoors locations in the Blue Mountains for the past few years, I thought I knew the Mtns well. However, since coming across Gary’s work and subsequently being inspired to advance my own photography journey, I have realised how little I really knew. I’m talking about the little things that often go unnoticed. Gary’s dedication and talent captures our beautiful mountains in the most special way. Love Gary’s photography, have brought several items of his stunning work. Your sensitive and succinct images of my beloved upper Blue Mountains brings me great joy. Your photos of the Blue Mountains take me to my happy place. I love your perception and I especially love your mono photography. It truly show the awe and wonder of a spectacular sight.
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