Whirly Bird

<p>Those living on the land are no strangers to working in the most spectacular of locations. However, few can say their office offers a birds-eye view of landscapes like the breathtaking Pilbara or the desolate plains of the Nullarbor. My guest today is a helicopter mustering pilot who has turned those remarkable vistas into a successful photography business called Whirlybird Photography. The man behind the lens, Jack Poplawski joins me now to discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Some of the magnificent places Jack has flown over and his favourite location.</li> <li>How the beautiful Australian landscape changes with the seasons.</li> <li>Jack grew up on a farm and shares how he ended up as a helicopter pilot.</li> <li>For the past 6 years, Jack has worked from his helicopter mustering stock and describes an average day.</li> <li>Learning to read the land and knowing where to lead the stock, without putting strain on them.</li> <li>Seeing the spectacular landscape, Jack combined his passion for photography and started ‘Whirlybird Photography’.</li> <li>Some of the most impactful images he has taken and, why he started in the first place.</li> <li>The all-encompassing nature of the work – but Jack wouldn’t have it any other way.</li> <li>The community of people he has met along the way is what Jack loves most about working in this field.</li> <li>Common misconceptions about being a helicopter pilot.</li> <li> The future for Jack and his helicopter.</li> </ul> <p>We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://angieasimus.com/">Angie Asimus </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angieasimus/">Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://farmers.org.au/">Partnered with Australian Farmers </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/australianfarmers/">Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.whirlybirdphotography.com.au/">Whirlybird Phot