Presidents, Gumboots and Cows
There’s nothing quite like walking through a new town. You see those things that the townsfolk sometimes forget are interesting and unique. Heath Missen took one of those wanderings through Mullumbimby and this is what he captured. For more photos from Heath, checkout his facebook page HERE.
An Ultimate Winter Getaway
So who wants a slice of Byron Bay this Winter? The team from Common Ground Australia, Sundive, Byron Luxury Homes, Nikon and Naked Treaties have put together the Ultimate Winter Getaway in Byron Bay… You might even get to see yourself a whale! To go into the draw to win you need to sign up and follow Common Ground Australia via our page on Community Engine – www.communityengine.com.au. If you’re not already on Community Engine, its… Continue Reading…
Sew & Tell … Hand Made Fair
On Saturday 26 May, get set for Sew & Tell, a Handmade & Hand-me-down Fair will fill Bangalow’s historic A&I Hall with a kaleidoscope of crafty, vintage and thrifty goodness. Tory Bauer and Gabe Cramb, curators of the inaugural event, collectively have over 25 years experience working in the fashion, film and music realm, however it was their mutual love of hand-made and vintage finds that brought the duo together. “We initially met when we… Continue Reading…
Twisted Tales Comes To Life …
If you love music and are into art then this is the night for you! Twisted Tales is a multi art form collaboration between Yunyu (a former triple j unearthed winner) and New York Times #1 Best Selling Manga Artist Queenie Chan and leading animators from around the world. The result is the compelling corruption of childhood fairytales launching them into a modern paradigm. Yunyu meshes her songs with contemporary animation and manga art to give a… Continue Reading…
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View today’s newsletter here Carpark : Byron Bay : Buy Print Morning’s and afternoon’s are my favorite. Byron Bay’s bustling streets are replaced by quiet. A gentle morning coffee, the taste felt on your lips. A sunrise surf-check, to see the swell big, the gentle lines fanned by offshore wind as they make their way around Cape Byron. There was a big expectation on Saturday’s swell to be as big as the last. There was… Continue Reading…
Celebrated New York photographer, Joni Sternbach has been awarded the first Art Park/Atlantic Artist Residency in Byron Bay on February 18, 2011. The program aims to financially support an artist, allowing them to produce a body of work outside of their everyday environment. Two 6 week residencies are offered each year. Joni Sternbach was born in the Bronx, New York, and uses early photographic processes to create contemporary landscapes and seascapes. Her photography has taken… Continue Reading…
There’s nothing like going into the weekend, with a photo of a dolphin breaching in your mind. Wonderful. Photo by Eric McKenzie (Thanks mate). www.facebook.com/commongroundbyronbay
View today’s newsletter here Paddle Out : Byron Bay – Photo : Jonno Howell - Buy Print Yesterday saw 600+ ocean enthusiasts make their way down to Watego’s Beach. What for? Well in Byron Bay each year on Australia Day, surfer’s gather to have a fun-filled day and paddle across Byron Bay, raising money for local charity. The paddle starts at Watego’s, and finishes up at the Surf Life Saving Club on Main Beach. 2km’s… Continue Reading…
Australia Day in Byron Bay was clear blue skies of community wonder, as everyone got together to share the common ground of being Australian. Click here for some more photo’s, and stay tuned after the beer’s stop flowing for more… Photo by Kirra Pendergast.
View today’s newsletter here Morning Cobwebs : Byron Bay : Buy Print I could feel the morning heat between one’s skin and the bed covers. The clock strikes 6:23am. A light Westerly wind keeps the Summer humidity at bay. Turning the ignition, the sky begins to ignite as not a cloud can be seen. Right now is the start of a beautiful day, maybe even a beautiful week. Through the coastal National Park one zig-zag’s… Continue Reading…
Sebastian and Jonatan Lundmark are Swedish twins. Damn good looking one’s too. Two extremely talented filmmakers, photographers, downhill skateboarders, surfers… and the list goes on. The boys now call Byron Bay home, and during the last epic swell from Tropical cyclone’s Vania and Zelia, the boys captured Byron Bay at it’s most beautiful. Enjoy this clip “Sunday Sessions”, and for more from the dynamic duo, stay tuned to Rest Your Eyes.
