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My 10 best photos from Australia

Last updated on January 26, 2016 by Claire / this article contains affiliate links (Info)

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I have lived more than 3 years in Australia and went back for another 3 months. Sadly I can’t pay justice to all the amazing places I visited there, as I started paying attention to my photography only a few months before leaving. Anyway, here are my 10 best photos from down under.

My 10 best photos of Australia

1. SUNSET AT ULURU

Sunset at Uluru, Australia

Why I love this photo

The intensity of the red and the position of the position of the clouds. 

The location behind

Uluru is a famous monolith in the red centre of Australia. An incredible huge rocks sticking out of the surrounding flat red desert.

More information on my post about Sunrises and sunsets at Uluru


2. JENOLAN CAVES

Jenolan Caves, Australia

Why I love this photo

The details in the shapes and the different textures. I just want to get closer and touch it.

The location behind

The Jenolan caves are located in the Blue mountains just a couple hours west of Sydney

More information on my post about 2 Jenolan caves of my guide to the Jenolan Caves.


3. CASSOWARY in Queensland

Cassowary, Australia

Why I love this photo

It is a cassowary… what is there not to love?   Great colors, great shape and great eyebrows!!!

The location behind

This was taken in one of the wildlife park in Queensland near Cairns. I was not lucky to see any in the wild.


4. WALLABY in Featherdale

Wallaby in Featherdale, Australia

Why I love this photo

Such a cute wallaby and I love how it is holding the leaves.

The location behind

The Featherdale wildlife park is a great place in the Sydney suburbs where you can observe up-close some native australian animals

More information on my post about the Sydney wildlife parks and zoos.


5. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Sydney Opera House, Australia

Why I love this photo

Who says Auckland is the city of Sails? There are also many boats in the Sydney Harbour. And with the Opera House in the background, would not love to sail there

The location behind

Many ferries allow you to get water views of the Opera House.

More information on my post about the Best spots to photograph the Opera House


6. TARONGA ZOO

Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia

Why I love this photo

The great timing: those giraffes really have the best view in Sydney

The location behind

Taronga zoo is just a 20 min ferry ride from the Sydney Opera House. On top of observing many native and wild animals, visitors can enjoy great views of downtown and the Harbour Bridge

More information on my post about spending the day at the Sydney Taronga zoo as a keeper


7. REMARKABLE ROCKS at Kangaroo Island

Remarkable rocks, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Why I love this photo

Doesn't it look like a pig pace? And it is all natural

The location behind

The remarkable rocks are located in Kangaroo Island just off the coast from Adelaide


8. JERVIS BAY

Dolphin at Jervis Bay, Australia

Why I love this photo

Because I love dolphins 🙂 It is not a great shot, but I had to pick one

The location behind

Jervis Bay is a stunning natural paradise 2 hour drive South of Sydney

More information on my post about a dolphin cruise in Jervis Bay


9. STOCKTON BEACH

Stockton Beach, Australia

Why I love this photo

The shape of the dunes and the contrast with the blue sky

The location behind

Stockton Beach is a very long beach with sand dunes, 2 hours North of Sydney

More information on my post about a day tour to Port Stephens


10. SYDNEY AQUARIUM

SYDNEY aquarium, Australia

Why I love this photo

How cool is this shot? The shark and the view of the 'face'. This was taken in a tunnel.

The location behind

The Sydney aquarium is located at Darling Harbour. 

More information on my post about Sydney and Manly aquariums


Which one is your favorite?

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  1. Ally says

    July 9, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    I love the sand dunes one, very classic looking. And I would say the shark photo but I’m a little scared of them haha.

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