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Inside the mind of a compassionate, holistic, eco-conscious Australian; Kate Newman is a photographer and writer — standing up for things that matter and inspiring you along the way! Come and join me ♡

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Dinner for Australia’s largest bird of prey 🦅
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— On Monday evening I watched on as this wedge-tailed eagle killed a pūkeko from the dam next to my house. It was being swooped by some brave magpies, so it picked up its meal and flew into the tree just a few meters away…
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I had been waiting to see these beauties up close, and I’m still pinching myself that this unfolded on my doorstep 🥺
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Nature is brutal, but also incredibly beautiful. It’s a privilege to watch these ecosystems in action 🤍
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📍Boonwurrung Country

Re-sharing a phone snap that brings me so much joy 💚
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— I love photography for many reasons; the way it can inspire action and connection, the way it turns moments in nature into art on walls. But there’s something extra special about the reason it exists at the core… To capture memories that last a lifetime ✨
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is one of my most memorable experiences to date; gliding calmly in a hot air balloon above thousands of wildebeest migrating below. Thankful to have technology that can pause moments in time — we’re pretty dang lucky 🥺

A hawk amongst one of our daily winter rainbows 🌈🦅
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— These 2 things are both common sightings in the area where I live, which is a statement I won’t ever take for granted 🥺 Raptors soar high above the valley in search of prey, and when I saw this one heading straight for the rainbow a dash for my camera was exactly where I headed!
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I can’t figure out which species this is due to how far away it was, so if anyone can identify it you will probably be my new favorite person 🤓

I never thought I’d be posting a photo of mating lady bugs, but here we are 🐞🤓
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— Yesterday was my second birthday spent in lockdown, and instead of feeling down about it I went outside with my camera on a mission to find something new…
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Within a few minutes I spotted these ladybirds having a grand ol’ time, and it wasn’t until editing this that I noticed the 3 tiny little bugs that were hiding under the same leaf 🍃
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I often tell you to look closely and this is exactly why… Think of all the cool things we often miss? When you see them you appreciate them, and I think we need more of that 💚

Pony scratches with the most incredible view 🐴🏔
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— I often wonder if animals appreciate the beauty of nature in the same way that humans do… Do they admire the sunrise? The snow on the mountains? Do they look up at the stars and marvel at the moon? Do they feel happy when they see a rainbow?
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These are the deep (and often questionable) things I find myself thinking about, and I’m really not ashamed… 🤓🌿🌈

I have a thing for bird portraits 🦜🥰
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— I think there’s a few reasons as to why I developed a love for photographing birds… One, because my passion for photography developed during a pandemic when traveling further than 5km simply wasn’t an option. Capturing birds is what taught me so much, and is how I continue to learn to this day ✨
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And two, because birds aren’t something that are appreciated enough (in my opinion anyway). When we think of wildlife portraits, our mind often wanders to elephants, lions, bears and the like. And although I’m looking forward to the day I can capture their magic too, photographing birds always encourages me to look up and appreciate what’s around me right now 🤍

Forests clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, house the largest living organism (and arguably the most important aspect of our land ecosystems — mycelium 🍄)… And also support the lives of some of the world’s oldest communities and cultures, and Earth’s greatest guardians 🤍
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How can you not love them… They’re so lush 🥰🌿💧🌳
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📍Gadubanud Country

Hiking 4 hours to watch nature’s magic from deep within Victoria’s high country 🌝✨ We saw the most vibrant sunset, the full moon rise, slept amongst the stars and then woke up to watch the roles reversed…
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It’s slow moments like this that remind me of what’s important.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“We’ve ruined
our only home for
convenience and profit
neither of which will be
useful once the earth
can’t breath”
— (🤍 @rupikaur_)
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📍Jaitmatang Country

A tip to ensuring that conservation is ethical… 🐘
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— One of the biggest things I look for when supporting a conservation project (that is not Indigenous-led), is whether they have received FPIC (Free, Prior and Informed Consent)❗️This is a declaration that allows Indigenous Peoples to give or withhold consent to a project that may affect them or their territories (super important!!!)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It means that they must be given the opportunity to approve or reject PRIOR to its commencement, that they will be heavily involved in the decision making, and it ensures that local communities will have a say about what may impact their land, livelihoods and environment.
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As always, conservation cannot just be about protecting wilderness... 70,000 Indigenous Maasai are currently facing eviction in Ngorongoro National Park in the name of “ecotourism” 😠 (link in my bio to sign a petition against this - also super important!!!)
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Remember, it is NOT ethical unless it also involves conserving culture and protecting human lives — planet AND people 🌍🤍

@katenewmanphoto

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Dinner for Australia’s largest bird of prey 🦅
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— On Monday evening I watched on as this wedge-tailed eagle killed a pūkeko from the dam next to my house. It was being swooped by some brave magpies, so it picked up its meal and flew into the tree just a few meters away…
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I had been waiting to see these beauties up close, and I’m still pinching myself that this unfolded on my doorstep 🥺
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Nature is brutal, but also incredibly beautiful. It’s a privilege to watch these ecosystems in action 🤍
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📍Boonwurrung Country

Re-sharing a phone snap that brings me so much joy 💚
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— I love photography for many reasons; the way it can inspire action and connection, the way it turns moments in nature into art on walls. But there’s something extra special about the reason it exists at the core… To capture memories that last a lifetime ✨
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is one of my most memorable experiences to date; gliding calmly in a hot air balloon above thousands of wildebeest migrating below. Thankful to have technology that can pause moments in time — we’re pretty dang lucky 🥺

A hawk amongst one of our daily winter rainbows 🌈🦅
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— These 2 things are both common sightings in the area where I live, which is a statement I won’t ever take for granted 🥺 Raptors soar high above the valley in search of prey, and when I saw this one heading straight for the rainbow a dash for my camera was exactly where I headed!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I can’t figure out which species this is due to how far away it was, so if anyone can identify it you will probably be my new favorite person 🤓

I never thought I’d be posting a photo of mating lady bugs, but here we are 🐞🤓
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— Yesterday was my second birthday spent in lockdown, and instead of feeling down about it I went outside with my camera on a mission to find something new…
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Within a few minutes I spotted these ladybirds having a grand ol’ time, and it wasn’t until editing this that I noticed the 3 tiny little bugs that were hiding under the same leaf 🍃
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I often tell you to look closely and this is exactly why… Think of all the cool things we often miss? When you see them you appreciate them, and I think we need more of that 💚

Pony scratches with the most incredible view 🐴🏔
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— I often wonder if animals appreciate the beauty of nature in the same way that humans do… Do they admire the sunrise? The snow on the mountains? Do they look up at the stars and marvel at the moon? Do they feel happy when they see a rainbow?
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
These are the deep (and often questionable) things I find myself thinking about, and I’m really not ashamed… 🤓🌿🌈

I have a thing for bird portraits 🦜🥰
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— I think there’s a few reasons as to why I developed a love for photographing birds… One, because my passion for photography developed during a pandemic when traveling further than 5km simply wasn’t an option. Capturing birds is what taught me so much, and is how I continue to learn to this day ✨
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And two, because birds aren’t something that are appreciated enough (in my opinion anyway). When we think of wildlife portraits, our mind often wanders to elephants, lions, bears and the like. And although I’m looking forward to the day I can capture their magic too, photographing birds always encourages me to look up and appreciate what’s around me right now 🤍

Forests clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, house the largest living organism (and arguably the most important aspect of our land ecosystems — mycelium 🍄)… And also support the lives of some of the world’s oldest communities and cultures, and Earth’s greatest guardians 🤍
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
How can you not love them… They’re so lush 🥰🌿💧🌳
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📍Gadubanud Country

Hiking 4 hours to watch nature’s magic from deep within Victoria’s high country 🌝✨ We saw the most vibrant sunset, the full moon rise, slept amongst the stars and then woke up to watch the roles reversed…
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It’s slow moments like this that remind me of what’s important.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“We’ve ruined
our only home for
convenience and profit
neither of which will be
useful once the earth
can’t breath”
— (🤍 @rupikaur_)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📍Jaitmatang Country

A tip to ensuring that conservation is ethical… 🐘
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
— One of the biggest things I look for when supporting a conservation project (that is not Indigenous-led), is whether they have received FPIC (Free, Prior and Informed Consent)❗️This is a declaration that allows Indigenous Peoples to give or withhold consent to a project that may affect them or their territories (super important!!!)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It means that they must be given the opportunity to approve or reject PRIOR to its commencement, that they will be heavily involved in the decision making, and it ensures that local communities will have a say about what may impact their land, livelihoods and environment.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As always, conservation cannot just be about protecting wilderness... 70,000 Indigenous Maasai are currently facing eviction in Ngorongoro National Park in the name of “ecotourism” 😠 (link in my bio to sign a petition against this - also super important!!!)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Remember, it is NOT ethical unless it also involves conserving culture and protecting human lives — planet AND people 🌍🤍

@katenewmanphoto

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