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Ken's Adventure Story of the Month

From the African Savannah to the beaches of Queensland, the streets of Italy to the deserts in Africa - Ken Duncan has visited many locations worldwide, and has in the process given viewers of his photography the chance to witness these lands through new eyes. Now, Ken explores some of his favourites each month and lets you know the story of the experience.

LEST WE FORGET

A narrow path cuts a swathe through a mass of bright purple flowers, planted to honour the thousands of courageous young men who fought and died on these shores. On April 25th, 1915, at ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli, young men who had really never experienced a war landed here to hold back the Turkish invasion. They didn’t know they were going to come under fire straight away. The Turkish were up on high ground, and the Australians and New Zealanders were sitting ducks as they came ashore. More than 1500 were killed as they were landing and trying to take cover. But you know, those Australians didn’t give up. They fought so hard. It is an incredible story of endurance, and when I was there I couldn’t help but feel the pain of the blood that was shed in this place. My grandfather fought on this very beach, so it holds special significance for me. Photographing this area was very difficult, because it’s not necessarily a beautiful beach or a spectacular scene – what is important are the events which happened here. All of a sudden I saw the flowers down the beach - grown as a memorial to the lives that were lost – as a symbol that out of the blood that was shed on this sand, hope was given to others. The path through the flowers shows there is a way, even through the pain and suffering that went on. I’m really honoured to release this photo because it is far more to me than just a location – it has deep significance. This place is a shrine to us as Australians, reminding us not to take our freedoms for granted. Without the sacrifices of those brave young men, we would not be able to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle that we often tak

OUTBACK OASIS

Many people have the impression that the heartland of Australia is just arid desert, but this isn’t the case. Stunning waterholes are scattered throughout our vast outback; and wherever water comes to the surface, there is life. Our desert and wilderness areas are some of the greatest treasures on earth. The way you find these special places is by spending time with people. Every person we meet has some wonder to share if we will but listen.

REACH FOR LIFE, RUSSELL FALLS, TAS

Plunging water forms a gossamer veil behind an ancient tree fern that has withstood the test of time. The fronds of the fern dance lightly, like a conductor´s baton prescribing the rhythm of a sensual song. The river has cut a path through the thick rainforest, giving this grandfather of the bush the chance to defy the laws of gravity and reach out for light and life.