Press & Media
In the news
Stories, features and conversations about Scott Jon McCook’s aerial work, from the salt lakes of the Wheatbelt to the mine sites of the Goldfields.
As seen on ABC News
ABC News WA ran a TV feature on Scott’s search for the Wheatbelt’s egg-shaped salt lakes, with an interview and his aerial images, in its 7pm bulletin.
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Aerial photographer’s hunt for salt lake “Easter eggs” yields striking images in WA
The round, egg-like salt lakes of the Wheatbelt, and what it takes to find them from the air.
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Salt lakes’ “unreal” rainbow of colours captured by photographer in WA’s Wheatbelt
Why the Wheatbelt’s lakes turn every shade from orange to blue, seen from above.
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Aerial photographer Scott McCook finds niche telling the stories of changing WA landscapes
On photographing mine sites and tailings ponds, and the stories they tell about the land.
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Photo of the Day: Digging for Gold
A Western Australian gold mine, chosen as National Geographic’s Photo of the Day.
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Unveiling Western Australia From Above
A written feature on Scott’s mining and industrial aerial work.
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Take flight over Australia: aerial photos by Scott McCook
An early gallery feature on Scott’s aerial work across Western Australia.
See the galleryPodcasts and interviews
Longer conversations about aerial photography, the craft and the stories behind the images.
Artful Aerial Photography and Mining Truth
With Matt Payne, episode 483.
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Aerial Abstract Landscapes with Scott Jon McCook
Episode 174.
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Aerial Landscape Photography
With Matt Payne, episode 88.
ListenRadio interviews
Conversations on ABC radio about the salt lakes, Shark Bay and life behind the camera.
- 2026ABC Radio PerthLive studio interview on aerial photography
- 2025ABC RadioThe colours of WA’s Wheatbelt salt lakes
- 2024ABC PilbaraShark Bay from the air, on Breakfast
More coverage
Further features, plus a full list of competition results.
- 2024RMF24 (Poland)Aerial feature on Scott’s abstract landscapes→
- AwardsCompetition wins and finalist placings→
Media enquiries
For interviews, features or image licensing, please get in touch. High-resolution images and a short bio are available on request.