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I did the weekend landscape photography course recently with my sister in law. It was an amazing two days and we learnt so much, too much to include everything here. It was incredible to spent time with such an experienced photographer. He was so patient with us and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the surrounding areas. even though the weather wasn’t cooperating at times, he went above and beyond in providing us with different photographic opportunities which we loved. He has inspired us both. I can’t recommend him anymore highly. Incredible value for money and such a gift to spend time with someone so skilled. Make the time time for yourself and do it!!! We got a private tour with Gary and love every bit of it. Gary took us to some of the lesser known places, he even went above and beyond suggesting good compositions and new techniques. He was patient in teaching my partner who is just starting out using mirrorless camera moving away from the trusty iPhone. 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. 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 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. Thank you Gary for a magnificent weekend. I learnt ALOT. But what was even better was to see the best of the Blue Mountains and the secret places tourists don’t often get to see. Your knowledge of local and indigenous history was so interesting and made the weekend complete. I couldn’t have asked for more. 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. We spent 2.5 days with Gary focusing on drone and ground photography of the spectacular pagodas and gorges in a number of areas north of Lithgow. 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! 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. 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. Just recently attended Gary’s Autumn Colour workshop in the Blue Mountains. I can’t recommend this enough. Garý knowledge of the Blue Mountains aera is second to none. Also getting to see all the secret places that you would never find by yourself was also a great experience. This is a workshop for all levels of photography. If you are a newbie Gary will guide you through composition and camera settings. Theres even a handout sheet to take with you describing the places we visited. I recently joined Gary for one of his Autumn Colour workshops, in the upper Blue Mountains. It was a truly great day. Incredible weekend in company of Gary. I learned more about photography during these two days than during the last months trying to evolve by myself. Gary gave me a lot of advice to improve my technique and vision. I highly recommend Gary’s workshop to all those passionate wanting to upgrade their skills to another level ! Great day with Gary doing all the basics. First time flyer and now have confidence to get started safely. The combination of methods , pace and subject matter made this a really effective and very pleasant learning experience. We used the equipment Gary provided which was hassle free . I Highly recommend and the images and video created ( with Gary’s edits) on the day captured some very special images of spectacular scenery. Thanks again Gary I did an autumn leaves workshop with Gary, it was my first with him and it didn’t disappoint. I found Gary extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, professional and helpful. I loved the way he explained everything especially composition. Even taking a shot on his phone and explaining how to get the right shot. It’s the first time I have ever had so much one to one hands on experience in a Workshop. It was fantastic can’t wait to edit my shots. I will be certainly be returning to do another workshop and if you are thinking about it, just do it. I would describe myself as a ‘lapsed photographer’ who has forgotten most of what she used to know. I have just completed the 2-day Intro to Landscape workshop. Gary was a wonderful teacher, interesting and endlessly patient with my old brain and he knows the Blue Mountains very well. We went to some beautiful places, and I not only relearnt many things but also some skills I had never known. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in improving their photography skills. —Nebula & Deep Sky Astrophotography 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 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!
Gary is passionate about the area as demonstrated by his wealth of local knowledge. He knew when is the best time, light and condition to get the best shot.
Gary even went above and beyond to share his list of spectacular landscapes for our future reference. The day went by too quickly and we did not have enough time to explore the more rugged landscape of the western Blue Mountains. Will definitely get Gary to take us out again when I am back to the Blue Mountains in the future.
Thank you again for everything Gary.
Thank you Gary you have helped me more than you know 🙂
This was by far the best organised photography tour that we have ever been involved in. Gary’s knowledge of the best areas that matched what we were looking for and his expertise were outstanding. I learnt heaps from him, enjoyed chatting about photography and nature and would highly recommend being a part of one of his workshops or an organised tour.
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
5 stars
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 have just attended my third workshop with Gary and I will definitely be back for more! Gary has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the mountains. Showed us the most amazing places to capture the best of this area in the perfect light.. Gary was a delight as our guide, friendly and knowledgeable. I was very happy with the photography that I captured and I would highly recommend attending Gary’s workshops. Gary has a great knowledge of the Mountains and knows the best places to photograph it’s beauty away from the tourist trail.. I will definitely be returning and doing one of Gary’s Workshops this year… thanks to Gary, I will return…. Totally recommend Gary’s workshop. We explored hidden Blue Mountains locations and left feeling re‑energised, full of ideas and equipped to forward plan locations for future shoots. Picked up some great editing tricks too that instantly added a creative and quality edge to the images. I highly recommend Gary and his wonderful “Hidden Blue Mountains” Workshop. Gary gave us heaps of options to choose from and took us to some spectacular places I had no idea existed. Thank you Gary for a magnificent weekend. I learnt ALOT. But what was even better was to see the best of the Blue Mountains and the secret places tourists don’t often get to see. Your knowledge of local and indigenous history was so interesting and made the weekend complete. I couldn’t have asked for more. 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 have just completed two days of workshops with 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 recently joined Gary for one of his Autumn Colour workshops, in the upper Blue Mountains. It was a truly great day. 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 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. Thank you so much for making it an amazing day. I hope to book a similar experience in the future. Thank you for the great weekend – we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot in the process. 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. Gary’s Photgraphy workshops are great! Not to mention the landscape photography he does. 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 Incredible weekend in company of Gary. I learned more about photography during these two days than during the last months trying to evolve by myself. Gary gave me a lot of advice to improve my technique and vision. I highly recommend Gary’s workshop to all those passionate wanting to upgrade their skills to another level ! 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! 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 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. I just spent the day with Gary around the Blue Mountains on his Aerial Drone Workshop. 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. —Nebula & Deep Sky Astrophotography 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. 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. A hugely enjoyable day spent with Gary explaining drone photography to the uninitiated in the beautiful Blue Mountains!! Really appreciated the correct balance he achieved between ‘classroom’ and practical learning, whilst the outdoor locations he chose throughout the day were beautiful and we avoided the crowds!! Very very highly recommended & I am just off to buy my drone !!! 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. 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 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 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! 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. I did an autumn leaves workshop with Gary, it was my first with him and it didn’t disappoint. I found Gary extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, professional and helpful. I loved the way he explained everything especially composition. Even taking a shot on his phone and explaining how to get the right shot. It’s the first time I have ever had so much one to one hands on experience in a Workshop. It was fantastic can’t wait to edit my shots. I will be certainly be returning to do another workshop and if you are thinking about it, just do it. 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 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. 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’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. Gary was kind enough to show me some great photography spots in the Blue Mountains. He was very friendly and keen to talk about photography and good photo locations. I also found his Blue Mountains Photography Hotspots guide very useful for my own excursions and planning. Thank you so much for your great work with the night sky photography workshops. The feedback has been very positive. 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. I had a great time in early August on the Hidden Blue Mountains workshop with Julien, Peter and Gary Hayes. The Gardens of Stone was amazing and Gary’s photographic knowledge is immense. From angles to leading lines, processing, he knows how to convey it to you also, thanks again and catch up sometime.
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.
Thank you Gary for your guidance, your willingness to change plans as the weather dictated and your hospitality. i look forward to going on another workshop adventure with you in the future.
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.
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!
Thank you Gary you have helped me more than you know 🙂
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.
As photographer:
The Blue Mountains has a real resonance and connection with my heart and well-being. Whenever I see Gary’s stunning panoramas I am transported back to the place I love and feel a sense of peace and tranquility. Thank you Gary! 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 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 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’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! You see heaven in your photos I love how your photos of the Blue Mountains captures her in all her splendour and moods. My life has been enriched by Gary’s fabulous photography, and, I have a beautiful framed print of his the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains. Gary’s photographs are extraordinarily beautiful, and, just today I recommended his work to a budding photographer. Amazing. Thanks, Gary. 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 Gary captures the mystery and essence of the Blue Mountains. 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! 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, 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. 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 P Hayes photography takes me to the places my heart yearns to be Love your photos, in your work l see a beautiful person with a lot of inner peace. Love Gary’s photography, have brought several items of his stunning work. 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. I find the most beautiful photographs taken of a place tend to be those captured by the photographer who not only sees the colour and beauty of the landscape but is also able to feel it’s majesty and energy. Gary Hayes shows he has a deep passion for his beloved Blue Mountains and each of his photographic images portray emotion and feeling by making use of subtle light and shade created by some of the most dramatic sunrises and sunsets to touch the rugged cliffs and ridges of one of my favourite places in Australia. 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. 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. 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. Spectacular ! exquisite marriage of your artistic eye and technology ! So beautiful! Take it from a watercolour artist, you are an artist!!! Keep ’em coming. 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. Love your photography. Its very inspiring. Just want to visit those places. Thanks 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. Absolutely stunning photography Gary my trip to the Beautiful Blue Mts was so special so spiritual for me to actually make the climb down to the Jamison Valley and up with my daughter Sarah hubby Patrick and my 8week old granddaughter Erin is something I will cherish forever . Each picture of the Beautiful Blues takes me back straight away to that special moment when we reached the top such an emotional journey for me. You are inspiring Gary at your craft truly amazing pictures. I hope to return to my favourite place and country Australia where I think I left a little bit of myself there. Your photos captured the beautiful essence and soul of The Blue Mountains. Make me feel like I’m there. homesick feeling. Bless your gift Your photos and comments are inspiring
Gary P Hayes, you take the most spectacular photos The Blue Mountains has a real resonance and connection with my heart and well-being. Whenever I see Gary’s stunning panoramas I am transported back to the place I love and feel a sense of peace and tranquility. Thank you Gary! 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.” Inspires me to get out an take more photos, though not nearly as well! 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. I love how your photos of the Blue Mountains captures her in all her splendour and moods. 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! Thanks for inspiring me Gary 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! Your photos and comments are inspiring 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. The Blue Mountains are my happy place, but I can’t get there nearly as often as I’d like. Your photography captures all the moods of the Mountains and feeds my soul until my next visit. I have spent many Years Canyoning in the Blue Mountains and when I see your fantastic Photos brings back all the Memories of the great Times I have had. Keep on showing us your work. 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. 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 Beautiful photos Gary P Hayes 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. Breathtaking & peaceful & wow! 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. 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. Captures the beauty of the Mountains! Gary has made the Blue Mountains his domain. 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 Spectacular ! exquisite marriage of your artistic eye and technology ! Outstanding. You are inspiring others with your talented work, valuable insights and generous spirit. Thank you! 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! 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! Gary captures the mystery and essence of the Blue Mountains. You see heaven in your photos 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 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 am constantly impressed by Gary’s photos of the Blue Mountains area, I have lived in the mountains for 35 years and I have seen more beauty, than I ever knew existed in the mountains through his photos. Being in a wheelchair now, means I am limited to the places I can see first hand, I am happy to be able to discover the full scope of Mountains through Gary’s skillful use of the Camera as a medium, to share his spectacular views of the world. Gary has inspired me to get out and take my own views of our beautiful mountains. Beautiful images of the majestic 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. Love Gary’s photography, have brought several items of his stunning work. Love your photography. Its very inspiring. Just want to visit those places. Thanks 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. Absolutely stunning photography Gary my trip to the Beautiful Blue Mts was so special so spiritual for me to actually make the climb down to the Jamison Valley and up with my daughter Sarah hubby Patrick and my 8week old granddaughter Erin is something I will cherish forever . Each picture of the Beautiful Blues takes me back straight away to that special moment when we reached the top such an emotional journey for me. You are inspiring Gary at your craft truly amazing pictures. I hope to return to my favourite place and country Australia where I think I left a little bit of myself there. The dramatic dance of light over the Blue Mountains from the sunrise to the sunset … thank you very much for sharing them! 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.
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