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.
1. SUNSET AT ULURU
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Pint it!
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.