In our eyes, Kurt Petersen is one of Byron Shires most talented photographers. He is a lovely, and very humble man, who pursues his passion of photography with vigour and produces exquisite work in the process. Born on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Kurt had been drawn… Read More »Featured Photographer – Kurt Petersen
The almighty, indomitable force of nature is all too evident. A casual waft through the broadsheets will usually uncover at least one tale of flooding, earthquakes, storms, forest fires or some other so-called act of God, a Damoclean sword swipe at our complacency. We sit… Read More »PISSING IN THE WIND
There are so many whales cruising past at the moment! Yesterday the conditions were absolutely perfect. We spent almost 4 hours in the bay with loads of whales getting up close and personal with us. If you get a chance get out on the ocean… Read More »When a whale waves hello
A few weeks back I was invited to attend a small function for local business people at the stunning Byron Luxury Beach Houses. Like any other small business in Byron Bay, Owner Brett Fowler and his wife Debbie are keen to engage with the… Read More »Byron Luxury Beach Houses help the Liberation Larder
Recently I met Debbie Fowler who along with her husband Brett are partners in Byron Luxury Beach House’s. Debbie phoned me a couple of weeks ago to ask if Common Ground would donate some time to photograph some special families that were coming to Byron as… Read More »Starlight Weekend
An interview with local lass Rosy Staunton on her Byron perspective, and her new venture Byron Bay Day Tours. CG: Rosy how long have you lived in Byron and what do you love best about your town? RS: I moved to Byron in January 1999… Read More »Through Ros-y tinted glasses
How long have you lived here? About 10 years What’s your day job? General Manager of Byron Community Centre Whats your idea of perfect happiness? Sharing a beautiful full moon rising at the lighthouse on a clear sky night with my partner Mariana. It’s one of the best… Read More »11 Questions – Paul Spooner
Yup it’s that time again! Time to start planning your next Sunday Safari evening. And oh how we love a summer arvo’ high on life, Â jungle juice and fresh tunes at the Buddah Bar. Now make the most of this months event as it’s the… Read More »The Last Sunday Safari (’till spring!)
An interview with Adam Anthony, on his film The Maestro, opening The Byron Bay Film Festival on the 2nd of March. Get your tickets and info HERE. Q- What inspired you to make ‘The Maestro’ (how it came about) ? I think the first wave… Read More »The Maestro
