“My good mate and pilot Joe and I set out from northwest NSW and flew inland with the idea of capturing Australia’s unique landscape that helps define our national identity and what separates us from the rest of the world,” says photographer Joshua Smith, who’s stunning aerial photos of Central Australia are being exhibited in Sydney until the end of the month.

“We encountered the spiritual and emotional legacy of ancient natural terrain. Rhythmic, undulating plains merge into dunes and deserts which are occupied by long forgotten rivers.”

“Sand, wind and salt construct the brush strokes on this ochre red canvas.” 

With a passion for both film and photography, Joshua has traveled extensively both in Australia and overseas over a twenty year period.