MACKAY DOG PHOTOGRAPHY

Mackay is located in the heart of Queensland, Australia’s tropical coast. It’s a laidback coastal city, with more than 30 stunning beaches and easy access to eleven national parks. It’s here that Fiona Kroll of Coffee and Hops photographed twenty dogs for the 2022 Tails of the World project.

Her colourful photographs capture this bright, sun-filled location wonderfully. From sunset at Bucasia Beach, to the heart of the city, to the oh-so-Aussie bush trails - Fiona showed off every aspect of Mackay and raised $1000 for Mackay Animal Rescue Society.

Oscar, Luna & Sailor Cattle Creek, at Gargett

The creek is a popular spot for outdoorsy types, particularly on weekends, and these three love to play in the water, but keep to the shallows as they aren't the best of swimmers.

Buckley Bucasia Beach

Bucasia Beach is Buckley's favourite beach, and when the tide is right, the wet sand acts like mirror, reflecting the sky (and sandy, wet dogs who pose on it).

Gus Fifth Lane, Mackay City Heart

The Fifth Lane Street Arts Project is the culmination of 16 local artists and 5 visiting artist's work in an outdoor gallery that has something for everyone. Gus is a very well trained Weimaraner, who took all the distractions of being in the busy laneway in his stride.

Trixie, Ebony & Shelley Queens Park

Recently renovated, Queens Park is a popular location for community events, and is home to the Orchid House, and a yarning circle where you can enrich yourself with the culture of Mackay's traditional owners, the Yuwi people.

Frankie & Groot

Frankie, a full sized poodle, and Groot, a Bichon puppy, braved a very chilly morning waiting for the sun to rise over the Mackay Marina. Frankie's day job is helping his human at their local dog grooming salon and doggy day care.

Gus

The Fifth Lane Street Arts Project is the culmination of 16 local artists and 5 visiting artist's work in an outdoor gallery that has something for everyone. Gus is a very well trained Weimaraner, who took all the distractions of being in the busy laneway in his stride. Here he is posing with stunning artwork by the Brightsiders.

Sushi & Ember

With walking and cycling trails, a cafe, and gallery, the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens were designed to showcase the region's native plants. Ember and Sushi were just there for the treats.

Coco & Gracie

Lamberts Beach is a popular spot for photographers, beach goers, surfers, and whale watchers (during the winter months). While Gracie loves the water, given the opportunity, 13 year old Coco does not. Preferring, instead, a good cuddle while looking out at the view.

Oscar, Luna & Sailor

Cattle Creek, at Gargett, is a popular spot for outdoorsy types, particularly on weekends. These three love to play in the water, but kept to the shallows, as they aren't the best of swimmers.

Buckley

Bucasia Beach is Buckley's favourite beach, and when the tide is right, the wet sand acts like mirror, reflecting the sky (and sandy, wet dogs who pose on it).

Stevie, Jack & David

One of the most beautiful beaches in the region, Grasstree Beach is a popular swimming and fishing destination, and provided the perfect backdrop for this trio's next album cover.

Trixie, Ebony & Shelley

Recently renovated, Queens Park is a popular location for community events, and is home to the Orchid House, and a yarning circle where you can enrich yourself with the culture of Mackay's traditional owners, the Yuwi people.

Lucifer

The Kommo Toera Trail guides you under the shade of towering Melaleuca trees, and through a unique wetland ecosystem. Just be sure to take lots of insect repellent!

Henry & Tilly

These two were photographed on a private cane farm is Rosella, showing off the rural side of Mackay.

Being the photographer's own dogs, you might expect that this was the easiest of all the sessions, and you wouldn't be further from the truth. They are both rescue dogs, and having their session at a private rural property seemed like the best way to manage reactivity (Henry despises anything with a motor). Of course, on this afternoon, a paraglider decided to do loops overhead...

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Fuelled by caffeine, puppy cuddles, and cuss words, Fiona Kroll is passionate about authentic and affordable photography for pets and their people across the Mackay and Whitsundays region.

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Author: Caitlin J. McColl

Caitlin J. McColl is the multi-award winning artist behind Ragamuffin Pet Photography, author of five dog-filled books and founder of the Tails of the World Collective. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, two boys and a scruffy family of rescued animals. She’s a bit of an introvert, a lot of a dork, and so very passionate about making a difference for pets in need.

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