Taking photos of your mum and dad in their undies is not something you do every day, especially in the middle of the Simpson desert. But, when they are wearing the coolest undies, Knobby’s – it’s Okay!
We had to hike up and over Big Red to the next sand dune, and at the top of Big Red the view was stunning! It’s the highest sand dune in the Simpson Desert.
On one side you could see the whole of Bashville and all the caravans, stage and food vans set up and on the other side, you could see the red sand of the Simpson dessert behind the flat plain that was at the bottom of the dune.
We (the kids) ran down Big Red while mum and dad walked, and we went all the way to the other side of the flat plain that we could see from the top of Big Red.
On the way, there was a sign that had an arrow pointing forward to Big Red and one to the right to get Birdsville (or left from the direction that we were walking!) so we put Aussie Destinations Unknown and LKI stickers on it.
Once we finally got to the sand dune they wanted their photoshoot on, mum handed me the camera and they started posing and jumping in front of the camera with their Knobbys on. I was looking around to make sure nobody was there, seeing the craziness that was going on!
This is probably one of the weirdest things I’ve ever done, but to be honest it was kind of fun because I felt like an actual photographer.
I shot them from different angles, together and mum by herself. I took pics from the front and from the back and I made sure the horizon was lined up like mum had said.
On our way back to the van we had to climb Big Red again – So Aylah, Cooper and I all raced each other down the dune. Luckily there were no stacks and faces full of red sand, although that would’ve been really funny (unless it was me).
When we got back to the caravan, we looked back through the photos and they were awesome! You’ve probably already seen some of them, but if you haven’t, they’re on Aussie Destinations Unknown Instagram and Facebook and I’ll put some in this post too.
If you love me, you comment below “good photography skills Charli”.
Haha, nah I’m kidding, but if you really want to, nobody said you can’t! Lol. Well I got to go now, I hope you like the pics. See ya!
If you don’t mind me proof reading for you, the paragraph that begins ‘On the way ‘ needs to read ‘get to Birdsville’. Beautifully written piece with very descriptive detail and brilliant photos. Loved it!!
Thanks so much – I will make the changes and let Charli know 🙂
Wow
Such great photos
Wish i had of found you doing this as hubby & me have no photos together at Bashville, only ones we took of each other , you did a great job with ur photography skills ?
Oh, that’s sad! I would have been happy to take photos for you!
I hope you win.
Great work Charli
What amazing adventures
Well done Charli! The photos are awesome! You captured the essence of the Outback beautifully (and mum and dad)! 10/10 ✔️
Oh thank you! She was very excited to read your comment!
Sensational job!! A career in photography perhaps..?
Thanks 🙂 I think quite possibly! She was definitely loving it.
Bahaha good work Charli- the things parents make you do hey ?hope you got paid well ?
You really did line up the horizon well and did an awesome job at capturing Mum and dad beautifully Charli. I am sure we will see lots more of your work in the future, you have a good eye and talent for it!
Well done Charli. Being able to blog is not easy. You’ve written a great piece. Easy to read and Keep people engaged. Amazing pics too.
Enjoyed reading your blog Charli, well written and Awesome photos;)
Awesome piece of writing Charli, the photos of your parents are fantastic. Keep up the blogging.
Wow Charli, what a fun and unique thing to do and capture in the desert!
You must have a gorgeous personality full of fun and adventure!
Great photo shoot Charli keep up the good work you may end up doing some freelance and get published. Well done
Awesome photography skills Charlie!