‘Temporary Life on Mining Shafts’ is a photographic exploration of the opal mining community in White Cliffs, New South Wales. One of the ‘Unforbidden Ruralscapes series’, transcends conventional landscape photography, providing a unique perspective on the interplay between the austere environment and the indomitable human spirit inhabiting it. Utilizing lens-based aerial imagery, the series captures the striking juxtaposition between man-made structures and the infinite, untamed but harsh natural surroundings of White Cliffs. Located amidst the vast Australian outback, White Cliffs embodies a unique geological and cultural narrative as an opal mining region. The artworks in this series illustrate the intricate web of mines, dwellings, and infrastructure that characterizes this remote location, captured using drone technology and re-constructed into spherical compositions. These images immerse viewers in the abstracted beauty and complexity of this remarkable landscape, highlighting the human endeavors that are nurtured by the ancient terrain and the natural environment.