Brent Mail
@brentmail.bsky.social
Full time pro photographer, film maker and story teller from East Coast of Australia (originally from South Africa). My another account showcasing the best wildlife photos bestwildlifephotos.bsky.social
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Brent Mail
@brentmail.bsky.social
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Talking about Africa, photography, and storytelling—with my framed canvas prints setting the scene behind me. Honoured to be invited by Lionstudiosframing to judge the local print exhibition. So much talent and heart from our local photographers. Moments like these remind me why we do what we do.
Another reminder that passion fuels the soul. The wind, the water, and the freedom I live for.
Chasing wind. Finding peace! ☺️
Chasing wind. Finding peace! ☺️
December 26, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Another reminder that passion fuels the soul. The wind, the water, and the freedom I live for.
Chasing wind. Finding peace! ☺️
Chasing wind. Finding peace! ☺️
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Did you know bushfire smoke can paint sunsets like this?🔥
Shot this at Anna Bay just before the sun dipped—fiery skies made even more dramatic by smoke in the atmosphere.
While fires bring loss, they also leave a trace of beauty that reminds us of nature’s power.
What do you think about this photo?
Shot this at Anna Bay just before the sun dipped—fiery skies made even more dramatic by smoke in the atmosphere.
While fires bring loss, they also leave a trace of beauty that reminds us of nature’s power.
What do you think about this photo?
July 4, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Did you know bushfire smoke can paint sunsets like this?🔥
Shot this at Anna Bay just before the sun dipped—fiery skies made even more dramatic by smoke in the atmosphere.
While fires bring loss, they also leave a trace of beauty that reminds us of nature’s power.
What do you think about this photo?
Shot this at Anna Bay just before the sun dipped—fiery skies made even more dramatic by smoke in the atmosphere.
While fires bring loss, they also leave a trace of beauty that reminds us of nature’s power.
What do you think about this photo?
Every great photographer has a signature style.
In this issue, we explore how Ansel Adams, Fan Ho, and Michael Kenna shaped theirs—and how their vision can inspire your own. ☺️
📌 Blog link in the comments.
In this issue, we explore how Ansel Adams, Fan Ho, and Michael Kenna shaped theirs—and how their vision can inspire your own. ☺️
📌 Blog link in the comments.
December 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Every great photographer has a signature style.
In this issue, we explore how Ansel Adams, Fan Ho, and Michael Kenna shaped theirs—and how their vision can inspire your own. ☺️
📌 Blog link in the comments.
In this issue, we explore how Ansel Adams, Fan Ho, and Michael Kenna shaped theirs—and how their vision can inspire your own. ☺️
📌 Blog link in the comments.
Reposted by Brent Mail
The first shot captures the raw drama of lightning in timeless black and white, pure energy stripped to its essence.
The second reveals the storm’s full fury in colour, glowing with electric blues and purples across the sky.
Which version pulls you in more?
#lightningphotography #nature
The second reveals the storm’s full fury in colour, glowing with electric blues and purples across the sky.
Which version pulls you in more?
#lightningphotography #nature
October 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The first shot captures the raw drama of lightning in timeless black and white, pure energy stripped to its essence.
The second reveals the storm’s full fury in colour, glowing with electric blues and purples across the sky.
Which version pulls you in more?
#lightningphotography #nature
The second reveals the storm’s full fury in colour, glowing with electric blues and purples across the sky.
Which version pulls you in more?
#lightningphotography #nature
Architecture photography captures lines, light, and form. 🏙️ Mastering light—especially during blue hour—elevates your images.
Learn how to create stunning architectural photos in this article.
Let's Share, Inspire, Create.
Learn more: Comment "SIC" for FREE Blog Link ☺️ 👇
#architecture
Learn how to create stunning architectural photos in this article.
Let's Share, Inspire, Create.
Learn more: Comment "SIC" for FREE Blog Link ☺️ 👇
#architecture
December 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Architecture photography captures lines, light, and form. 🏙️ Mastering light—especially during blue hour—elevates your images.
Learn how to create stunning architectural photos in this article.
Let's Share, Inspire, Create.
Learn more: Comment "SIC" for FREE Blog Link ☺️ 👇
#architecture
Learn how to create stunning architectural photos in this article.
Let's Share, Inspire, Create.
Learn more: Comment "SIC" for FREE Blog Link ☺️ 👇
#architecture
Reposted by Brent Mail
Amazing sunset down the road last night
I was working in my studio when my daughter came running in, and said "daddy, look outside at the sunset!"
I peeked out the window, almost fell off my chair, scrambled around to find my camera body and rushed down to the beach.
What do you think?
#landscape
I was working in my studio when my daughter came running in, and said "daddy, look outside at the sunset!"
I peeked out the window, almost fell off my chair, scrambled around to find my camera body and rushed down to the beach.
What do you think?
#landscape
February 27, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Amazing sunset down the road last night
I was working in my studio when my daughter came running in, and said "daddy, look outside at the sunset!"
I peeked out the window, almost fell off my chair, scrambled around to find my camera body and rushed down to the beach.
What do you think?
#landscape
I was working in my studio when my daughter came running in, and said "daddy, look outside at the sunset!"
I peeked out the window, almost fell off my chair, scrambled around to find my camera body and rushed down to the beach.
What do you think?
#landscape
Reposted by Brent Mail
Right as the sun began to dip at Myall Lakes, these wattlebirds put on a show — one mid-flight, the other mid-chat. The timing, the silhouette, the glow... it all came together in a single breathless moment.
What’s the last photo you took that told your story?
#nature #wildlife #bird
What’s the last photo you took that told your story?
#nature #wildlife #bird
May 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
This 2017 image captures a fleeting moment—two red cars meeting on a bridge at low tide, suspended above exposed sandbanks.
From the ground, this moment would pass unnoticed. From the air, it becomes a study of symmetry, contrast, and timing—where movement briefly aligns with stillness.
#landscape
From the ground, this moment would pass unnoticed. From the air, it becomes a study of symmetry, contrast, and timing—where movement briefly aligns with stillness.
#landscape
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 AM
This 2017 image captures a fleeting moment—two red cars meeting on a bridge at low tide, suspended above exposed sandbanks.
From the ground, this moment would pass unnoticed. From the air, it becomes a study of symmetry, contrast, and timing—where movement briefly aligns with stillness.
#landscape
From the ground, this moment would pass unnoticed. From the air, it becomes a study of symmetry, contrast, and timing—where movement briefly aligns with stillness.
#landscape
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Captured on a new moon night while camping with my wife—pure peace. The 30s, f/2.8, ISO 3200, 24mm. I angled upward to frame the clear sky, mountain peak, and campfire. Manual focus and ISO testing nailed it!
What’s your favourite stargazing memory? Could you share it with me?
#nature #star
What’s your favourite stargazing memory? Could you share it with me?
#nature #star
January 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Holidays are coming. In this issue, we explore how to capture life’s simple pleasures, the small moments that bring joy, peace, and meaning. From golden sunrises to laughter with loved ones, photography reminds us of what truly matters.☺️
What simple pleasure have you captured lately?
What simple pleasure have you captured lately?
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Holidays are coming. In this issue, we explore how to capture life’s simple pleasures, the small moments that bring joy, peace, and meaning. From golden sunrises to laughter with loved ones, photography reminds us of what truly matters.☺️
What simple pleasure have you captured lately?
What simple pleasure have you captured lately?
Reposted by Brent Mail
A delicate mushroom glistens with morning dew atop vibrant green moss, creating a serene and magical forest scene. Nature's tiny marvel, often overlooked, plays a vital role as a decomposer, nourishing the ecosystem.
#naturephotography #mushroom #ecobeauty #naturewonder
#naturephotography #mushroom #ecobeauty #naturewonder
December 16, 2024 at 2:25 AM
A delicate mushroom glistens with morning dew atop vibrant green moss, creating a serene and magical forest scene. Nature's tiny marvel, often overlooked, plays a vital role as a decomposer, nourishing the ecosystem.
#naturephotography #mushroom #ecobeauty #naturewonder
#naturephotography #mushroom #ecobeauty #naturewonder
Why revisit last year’s images?
Because our photos tell the story of our growth. Looking back shows what worked, what improved, and where we’re headed next. Growth leaves clues—and our strongest frames guide the way.
Read more:
brentmailphotography.com/.../capturin...
Because our photos tell the story of our growth. Looking back shows what worked, what improved, and where we’re headed next. Growth leaves clues—and our strongest frames guide the way.
Read more:
brentmailphotography.com/.../capturin...
December 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Why revisit last year’s images?
Because our photos tell the story of our growth. Looking back shows what worked, what improved, and where we’re headed next. Growth leaves clues—and our strongest frames guide the way.
Read more:
brentmailphotography.com/.../capturin...
Because our photos tell the story of our growth. Looking back shows what worked, what improved, and where we’re headed next. Growth leaves clues—and our strongest frames guide the way.
Read more:
brentmailphotography.com/.../capturin...
Do you really need to travel halfway around the world to capture stunning photos? Nope!
Chances are, there are incredible shots waiting for you just outside your front door—within 50 meters or yards!
Learn more: Link in the comment 👇
#photographytips #shareinspirecreate #photography
Chances are, there are incredible shots waiting for you just outside your front door—within 50 meters or yards!
Learn more: Link in the comment 👇
#photographytips #shareinspirecreate #photography
December 4, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Do you really need to travel halfway around the world to capture stunning photos? Nope!
Chances are, there are incredible shots waiting for you just outside your front door—within 50 meters or yards!
Learn more: Link in the comment 👇
#photographytips #shareinspirecreate #photography
Chances are, there are incredible shots waiting for you just outside your front door—within 50 meters or yards!
Learn more: Link in the comment 👇
#photographytips #shareinspirecreate #photography
Sometimes, all we need is to look up to see life differently. 📸
When things feel heavy, remember beauty is always around us. This issue of Photo Bootcamp Magazine invites you to shift your angle, notice the unseen, and capture the extraordinary in everyday moments.
Learn more link in the comment.
When things feel heavy, remember beauty is always around us. This issue of Photo Bootcamp Magazine invites you to shift your angle, notice the unseen, and capture the extraordinary in everyday moments.
Learn more link in the comment.
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Sometimes, all we need is to look up to see life differently. 📸
When things feel heavy, remember beauty is always around us. This issue of Photo Bootcamp Magazine invites you to shift your angle, notice the unseen, and capture the extraordinary in everyday moments.
Learn more link in the comment.
When things feel heavy, remember beauty is always around us. This issue of Photo Bootcamp Magazine invites you to shift your angle, notice the unseen, and capture the extraordinary in everyday moments.
Learn more link in the comment.
In this photo, a donkey stands in sharp focus, dressed in colourful harnesses. I just realised what others overlook, the lens uncovers quiet beauty that gently shapes our lives in ways we seldom notice.
If a lens could reveal what your eyes skip, what would it show?
#nature #wildliife #donkey
If a lens could reveal what your eyes skip, what would it show?
#nature #wildliife #donkey
December 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
In this photo, a donkey stands in sharp focus, dressed in colourful harnesses. I just realised what others overlook, the lens uncovers quiet beauty that gently shapes our lives in ways we seldom notice.
If a lens could reveal what your eyes skip, what would it show?
#nature #wildliife #donkey
If a lens could reveal what your eyes skip, what would it show?
#nature #wildliife #donkey
This vision has lived in my mind since June. With Macca as the star, I used a single light for his workshop, light painting for the shed and waited 90 minutes to capture the perfect moonlit sky.
That friend who shows up, no questions asked, just to support your crazy ideas. Who is yours?
That friend who shows up, no questions asked, just to support your crazy ideas. Who is yours?
November 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This vision has lived in my mind since June. With Macca as the star, I used a single light for his workshop, light painting for the shed and waited 90 minutes to capture the perfect moonlit sky.
That friend who shows up, no questions asked, just to support your crazy ideas. Who is yours?
That friend who shows up, no questions asked, just to support your crazy ideas. Who is yours?
My first macro lens, a vintage macro, backyard challenge 🐝
It’s not easy capturing them when they’re so quick, and the autofocus lags! Shot at f/8, 1/500, ISO 1000 on a 100mm lens.
Do you remember your very first photography challenge?
What subject did you choose when you started your journey?
It’s not easy capturing them when they’re so quick, and the autofocus lags! Shot at f/8, 1/500, ISO 1000 on a 100mm lens.
Do you remember your very first photography challenge?
What subject did you choose when you started your journey?
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
My first macro lens, a vintage macro, backyard challenge 🐝
It’s not easy capturing them when they’re so quick, and the autofocus lags! Shot at f/8, 1/500, ISO 1000 on a 100mm lens.
Do you remember your very first photography challenge?
What subject did you choose when you started your journey?
It’s not easy capturing them when they’re so quick, and the autofocus lags! Shot at f/8, 1/500, ISO 1000 on a 100mm lens.
Do you remember your very first photography challenge?
What subject did you choose when you started your journey?
Want to level up your photography? Try our Photo Critique tool!
Upload a 2000px-wide JPG and get instant feedback—perfect even on mobile. 📱
How it works:
Upload your photo
Select “Feedback Please”
Get instant insights
Try it here: photocritique.app
Let me know what you think!
#photography
Upload a 2000px-wide JPG and get instant feedback—perfect even on mobile. 📱
How it works:
Upload your photo
Select “Feedback Please”
Get instant insights
Try it here: photocritique.app
Let me know what you think!
#photography
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Want to level up your photography? Try our Photo Critique tool!
Upload a 2000px-wide JPG and get instant feedback—perfect even on mobile. 📱
How it works:
Upload your photo
Select “Feedback Please”
Get instant insights
Try it here: photocritique.app
Let me know what you think!
#photography
Upload a 2000px-wide JPG and get instant feedback—perfect even on mobile. 📱
How it works:
Upload your photo
Select “Feedback Please”
Get instant insights
Try it here: photocritique.app
Let me know what you think!
#photography
Seeing a creature so close to extinction in such raw beauty is rare. This white rhino, photographed in Sabi Sands during my 2022 BootCamp Safari, is one of my favourite moments. I waited for it to step into the light, and patience paid off—creating this powerful monochrome shot.
What do you think?
What do you think?
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Seeing a creature so close to extinction in such raw beauty is rare. This white rhino, photographed in Sabi Sands during my 2022 BootCamp Safari, is one of my favourite moments. I waited for it to step into the light, and patience paid off—creating this powerful monochrome shot.
What do you think?
What do you think?
LILAC-BREASTED ROLLER: A jewel of the African skies, captured in all its colourful glory. This bird photography shot brings out the vibrant hues and sharp details, especially in the bird’s eye, making the image come alive. The beauty of nature at its finest
What do you think?
#nature #bird
What do you think?
#nature #bird
November 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
While on a commercial shoot at Soldiers Point Marina, I couldn’t resist capturing this peaceful moment. The calm waters and that perfect sunset made it all worthwhile.
Moments like these are best enjoyed with good company, don’t you agree?
#landscape #sunset #beach
Moments like these are best enjoyed with good company, don’t you agree?
#landscape #sunset #beach
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
While on a commercial shoot at Soldiers Point Marina, I couldn’t resist capturing this peaceful moment. The calm waters and that perfect sunset made it all worthwhile.
Moments like these are best enjoyed with good company, don’t you agree?
#landscape #sunset #beach
Moments like these are best enjoyed with good company, don’t you agree?
#landscape #sunset #beach
How much beauty hides on the forest floor?
An hour of rearranging, cropping, and tweaking led to this tiny world of wonder. Each mushroom has unique textures, colours, and quiet charm. Sometimes, the smallest details hold the biggest magic.
What do you think of this collection?
#nature #wildlife
An hour of rearranging, cropping, and tweaking led to this tiny world of wonder. Each mushroom has unique textures, colours, and quiet charm. Sometimes, the smallest details hold the biggest magic.
What do you think of this collection?
#nature #wildlife
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I stood here for a while listening, feeling, breathing.
Both scenes taught me something: peace isn’t the absence of movement… It’s the rhythm of nature itself. ☺️
Which one brings you calm?
#nature
Both scenes taught me something: peace isn’t the absence of movement… It’s the rhythm of nature itself. ☺️
Which one brings you calm?
#nature
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I stood here for a while listening, feeling, breathing.
Both scenes taught me something: peace isn’t the absence of movement… It’s the rhythm of nature itself. ☺️
Which one brings you calm?
#nature
Both scenes taught me something: peace isn’t the absence of movement… It’s the rhythm of nature itself. ☺️
Which one brings you calm?
#nature
What catches your eye first, the rusty chain or the sunburst peeking through?
I stopped by Bellingen at sunset to capture these old iron objects at the Old Butter Factory. Using my 35mm macro lens, I explored different compositions, and this one stood out because of the light.
What do you think?
I stopped by Bellingen at sunset to capture these old iron objects at the Old Butter Factory. Using my 35mm macro lens, I explored different compositions, and this one stood out because of the light.
What do you think?
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
What catches your eye first, the rusty chain or the sunburst peeking through?
I stopped by Bellingen at sunset to capture these old iron objects at the Old Butter Factory. Using my 35mm macro lens, I explored different compositions, and this one stood out because of the light.
What do you think?
I stopped by Bellingen at sunset to capture these old iron objects at the Old Butter Factory. Using my 35mm macro lens, I explored different compositions, and this one stood out because of the light.
What do you think?
I visited the Cathedral area and it happened to capture the stunning beauty of Cathedral Pines, where old pine trees were saved from being cut down in 1900. I was amazed by the beautiful light shining through the trees, creating a magical starburst effect.
What do you think?
#nature
What do you think?
#nature
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I visited the Cathedral area and it happened to capture the stunning beauty of Cathedral Pines, where old pine trees were saved from being cut down in 1900. I was amazed by the beautiful light shining through the trees, creating a magical starburst effect.
What do you think?
#nature
What do you think?
#nature