KIMBERLEY, AUSTRALIA DAY 2: SCOUTING BROOME
4 minute read: Go behind the scenes of a filmmaking expedition in the remote Northwest region of Australia, The Kimberley. In this 14-part series, we’ll share the highs and lows, from marathon shoots aboard luxurious yachts to heart-stopping encounters with nature's fiercest creatures. Welcome to the wild side of cinema. (Part 2 of 14)
Green, ORANGES, & blues DRIVING TO Roebuck Bay
Are we lost? No, we are in Australia…
Day 2 in Broome was no ordinary scouting mission—it was a quest for colors. Our journey to our first location started with a slight hiccup. Thanks, Google Maps! But even after losing a couple of hours due to a digital detour, when we finally set foot on Roebuck Bay, the sight was mind-blowing.
aerial view of the road near Roebuck Bay ©SEABOURN
Roebuck Bay is a place that defies description. The red sand beneath our feet was the reddest I'd ever seen on the planet. This incredible crimson hue blended seamlessly with a spectrum of colors: blues, greens, and more.
Nature's artistry in this bay was simply breathtaking. At that moment, had someone told me that Roebuck Bay wouldn't make the final cut in our hero film, I wouldn't have believed them. Sometimes even the most mesmerizing scenes must be left behind for the sake of the narrative.
AERIAL VIEW OF Roebuck Bay ©SEABOURN
Croc Country
Next on our scouting adventure was the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Center. Our mission: a close-up shot of a crocodile's eye opening, a detail that could add an intense layer to our narrative. Instead of investing days or significant time in the wild, we planned to capture this shot in one day. By By eliminating days in the schedule, we save our clients some dough, win!
The property teemed with an unnerving number of these formidable creatures, confirming that we had found the right spot for our croc shot. As we explored the location, we came face to face with these ancient reptiles. Little did we know, a surprise crocodile encounter was waiting for us on Day 3. I'll spill those details later…
A cool 103 degrees Fahrenheit at the point
Dinosaur Footprints
Gantheaume Point was our next stop, and the midday sun introduced us to the intense heat of the Kimberley region. Broome's temperatures can soar past 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Kimberley is renowned for its extremes. April 29 temp hit a scorching 103 degrees!
But the highlight of our day was yet to come. We set out to find one of our most intriguing discoveries during our research – the Dinosaur footprints.
DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS AT LOW TIDE ©SEABOURN
Western Australia boasts this unique wonder, where, at low tide, these ancient fossils surface. Our storyboard featured a close-up of a human hand reaching into a dinosaur footprint, a shot that could only be achieved when these ancient fossils were exposed.
A local guide led us to the footprints and shared the incredible history. If you would like to witness these historical imprints firsthand, hire a local guide. It's not every day you get to reach into the past and touch ancient history.
As our storyboard began to materialize, a whirlwind of possibilities swirled through our minds.
On the next Dash…did the crocodile eat our drone?