Karen Brook’s photography showcases the Australian outback in shades of red, blue, green and all the local colour of its pubs, festivals and locals.
Brook is most notably the official photographer for the Birdsville Races and with the next event pending in September this year, her photos might just be the drawcard to get you driving the 2000km (or more depending where you live) to the outback town for a horse race in the desert.
The Birdsville Races is one of Queensland’s most well known, whacky and isolated festivals. Brook’s photos capture all the spirit of the event and highlights such as Australia’s last touring boxing tent Fred Brophys, the action at the famed Birdsville Hotel and all the fun of the races.
Race action on the track
Festival goers outside the Birdsville Hotel
Storm of dust approaching Birdsville
Brook’s work has also appeared in Outback Magazine, the Australian, The Courier Mail and Queensland Country Life. She also runs a creative business Karen Brook STUDIOS that does graphic and web design focusing on corporate identity branding and event promotions.