• Tiwi Warrior Face painted in clan designs, feathers in his hair, holding a ceremonial spear. 
  • Timmy Burarrwanga Shallow pristine waters of Bawake, north-east Arnhem Land, pronged fishing spear.
  • Coastal Barge Plying the waters of the Arafura Sea, delivering supplies to remote communities.
  • Working dogs Dogs and cattle engaged in battle. A battle of wills.
  • Oil Flare When oil is flared on an exploration rig the metal has to be cooled or it may melt.
  • Drovers A cup of tea and a chat at piccaninny dawn in the Victoria River district.

Gallery Two Six - David Hancock Photography

Welcome to the website of David Hancock Photography, Gallery Two Six and SkyScans Australia, all of which represent the work of Darwin photographer, David Hancock, one of northern Australia's leading corporate and industrial photographers.

SkyScans Photo Library contains up to 300,000 images, including one of the best collections of contemporary and traditional Aboriginal subjects, along with stunning images of landscapes and Outback life. Corporate and industrial photography is well represented with images from the mining, energy, oil and gas sectors. David has worked at mine sites and on offshore oil rigs for more than 25 years and is HUET trained.

Gallery Two Six is where David Hancock exhibits a portion of his imagery and the fine art photos of other Darwin and Top End photographers.

David is an experienced photographer and writer who has published four books and, today, works widely for Australian Geographic and Outback magazines, the European picture agency, Anzenberger, as well as a number of corporate, government and indigenous clients.

David Hancock is a Darwin communications professional able to deliver high quality photography and writing, as well as advice on publishing. His writing skills have been honed over 40 years working for major companies and organizations, including 12 years with The Australian newspaper and 15 years with Fairfax publications. David writes about and photographs people to highlight their skills, strengths and character.

David Hancock works with graphic designers and printing houses in Australia and Asia to produce large projects. He is a leading book publisher in Darwin.

David travels widely throughout the Top End by 4WD vehicle, aircraft and helicopter, visiting remote communities, cattle stations, mine sites, tourist destinations and wild country.

 

Eye Contact Exhibition David Hancock

You can buy any of my three books online and a selection of images is also for sale.

The latest book TOP END is proving popular locally, interstate and overseas. Train buffs enjoy A Vision Fulfilled while Walkabout Chefs has developed a cult following among those interested in Aboriginal culture and bush tucker.

The images for sale are a combination of landscapes, wildlife and outback life. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them.

Eye Contact Exhibition David Hancock

To celebrate the launch of his book, TOP END, david hancock is exhibiting 70 images of dramtaic landscapes, beautiful aerial scenes, majestic wildlife and people living simple but remarkable lives.

David has been documenting life in Australia's Top End for 25 years; his images and stories about the north have illustrated pages of newspapers and magazines throughout the world.