Drone video of shearing in Queensland captivates the world

Sally Gall
Updated May 26 2016 - 10:35am, first published 10:33am
Bird's-eye view: A still photograph from the video showing how sheep flow through a shearing shed that has been shared around the world. Picture: Andrew Hughes Photography.
Bird's-eye view: A still photograph from the video showing how sheep flow through a shearing shed that has been shared around the world. Picture: Andrew Hughes Photography.

Is it a complex jigsaw puzzle? Or a close-up peek at an insect factory? These are some of the suggestions that have been made by the million or so viewers from around the world given a glimpse into the intricacies of shearing in outback Queensland, thanks to Andrew Hughes.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.