Hi, I’m Chamara
I’m a Brisbane-based photographer and videographer who travels to find places worth seeing – dramatic landscapes, wild coastlines, ancient forests, and the kind of man-made sights that stop you mid-step. I bring a camera (and usually a drone) to document all of it.
NatureSights is where I share that work. Every guide on this site comes from a trip I actually took, a trail I actually walked, and a viewpoint I actually stood at – often more than once to get the light right. You will not find recycled information here. Just first-hand experience, honest photography tips and practical travel details.
What I Cover
My focus is places worth visiting – whether that means a remote waterfall requiring a three-hour hike or a man-made landmark that turns out to be genuinely worth the crowds. I’m drawn to:
- Waterfalls – the bigger and more remote the better
- Mountains and highlands – alpine passes, tussock plateaus, rocky ridgelines
- Forests and rainforests – ancient trees, filtered light, misty valleys
- Coastlines and beaches – dramatic cliffs, sea stacks, wild surf
- National parks – protected landscapes where nature is still running the show
- Cities and towns – the neighbourhoods, viewpoints and experiences that make a place worth visiting
- Cultural sights and landmarks – man-made places that are genuinely impressive to see in person
Beyond stills, I also shoot cinematic video reels – short-form travel films that try to capture the feeling of being somewhere rather than just the look of it.
Where I’ve Travelled
I’ve built up a library of photography across eight destinations that I return to regularly and continue to explore in depth:
- New Zealand – the South Island in particular, from Arthur’s Pass to Fiordland
- Australia – mainland and Tasmania, two very different kinds of wild
- Canada – the Rockies and high plateaus
- USA – Yellowstone National Park and surrounding landscapes
- Vietnam – northern highlands, caves, river valleys and Ha Long Bay
- Singapore – urban nature, green corridors, coastal walks
- Sri Lanka – highlands, waterfalls, ancient forests
Why NatureSights
I started NatureSights because the best locations I’ve found were rarely in guidebooks. They came from local tips, long walks in the wrong direction, early mornings when no one else bothered to show up, and a lot of trial and error with light and conditions.
This site is my attempt to pass that on – the locations, the timing, the practical details – so you can spend less time guessing and more time actually seeing things.
Get in Touch
If you have a question about any of the destinations on this site, want to collaborate, or just want to talk travel and cameras – I’d love to hear from you. Head to the contact page or find me on Instagram.