Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Melissa Frohloff

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Life through the lens

from P70 ity to turn photography into an art form.

Tony’s association with Agnes Water started nearly 50 years ago when his family moved here to run a sand-mining operation.

The sand-mining operation has been long forgotten but thankfully the Wilsons remain.

For many years, Tony surfed and worked on the islands and beach areas of Queensland and NSW but always managed to find his way back to his unique coastal home.

He is now is a permanent fixture in the community and easily recognised by his old faded cap and the huge 400mm Canon lens protruding from one of his many cameras.

You may find him standing on the beachline looking for angles to capture the exact framing required or even in the water, in the firing line wearing waterproof gear.

Keeping up with technology, he also employs the use of a drone to capture different perspective shots and something a bit out of the ordinary.

Due to the amount of time Tony spends refining his craft, it seems he knows everyone who meanders along our beautiful beaches.

He has a wealth of information on local history and is always open for a chat.

It’s these grass-roots characters who have helped make Australia what it is today.

From the station hands of western Queensland through to our coastal legends.

Tony provides his quality shots to Queensland surf apparel brand The Stoked Surfies and many of his shots feature on its Instagram page.

Having a special action shot of yourself in the surf is something you can take with you into your golden years.

The importance of pictures that capture a moment in time and help provide a record in surfing history is crucial.

Where would we be without the classic shots of the 1960s, the people, the surfboards of the day and the locations.

We can sit and look at pictures of places such as Agnes Water or other southern Queensland beaches with awe and wonder, and compare how much the landscapes have changed.

Tony Wilson is available for private photographic sessions, where he will help capture a surfing shot you’ll cherish into the future.

You can view Tony’s work and wave art on his Instagram page or, if you’re visiting our town, contact him for a tailored photographic session.

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Tony really is one of our Queensland country characters.

Tony Wilson’s trademark image. A tough life when this is your office.

by MELISSA FROHLOFF

Soy and Sesame Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 12 large chicken wings • 1/4 cup honey • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp brandy • 1 tbsp sesame oil • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated • 1 tsp fresh garlic, crushed • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

1. Combine honey, soy sauce, brandy, sesame oil, ginger

and garlic. Stir together to make marinade. 2. Place wings in a container.

Cover with marinade for 1 hour in refrigerator. 3. Pre heat the barbecue to 200C. Place wings on oven tray and bake for 20 minutes. 4. Turn the wings and baste for a further 20 minutes until brown and crisp. 5. Garnish wings with sesame seeds and serve.