It used to all be about the slide show when you got home from a trip, but it’s all about posting your photos on social media.
So what are the sites around Australia that are going to get you the good vibes on social media that aren’t obvious Oz icons such as Uluru and the Opera House?
Here are some, chosen by photographers themselves.
The Blue Mountains
There are an overwhelming number of options for photographs in the Blue Mountains. Australian Photography advisory site Australian Photography recommends the Blue Mountains to escape and explore in peace.
Their top location is Rocky Creek Canyon for moody shots and beautiful waterfalls.
From moody, misty dawn shots, to sweeping mountain vistas. And don’t forget the cosy interior of your swish accommodation. That will keep your friends jealous.
Mungo National Park
PhotoHound, a community of photographers who love to share, recommends this eerie ancient lake bed, just under two hours north-east of Mildura.
It’s not hard to see why. This World-Heritage-listed site’s ancient formations and sand dunes are catnip for photographers. And the clear, outback skies are the perfect opportunity to catch the stars.
Thankfully, there’s accommodation now, so no more camping.
Royal National Park
This rugged park just south of Sydney is well known for the figure of eight pools, but there is so much more to this stunning destination.
Studio 19 Rentals, which rents photographic equipment and other technology, calls this one an “absolute delight”, and all only 45 minutes from Sydney.
From delicate flora, to rugged coastlines, you might well suffer from sensory overload just choosing your next shot.
Princess Pier, Melbourne
LocationScout provides location advice to some of the more off-the-wall photographic locations across the globe. Their top recommendation for Australia is Princess Pier in Melbourne.
Well, it’s less of a pier and more of what remains of a pier, but those grim remaining uprights sure do inspire a lot of moody shots.
Ignore the grubby heavy industry and actual, working piers right next door.
Shorncliffe Pier, Brisbane
Another pier, sorry about that.
Pixeo is another location advice site, and once you scroll past their more obvious Australian locations, their next best recommendation is Shorncliffe Pier.
Probably not a great shot in the harsh light of day, but its seaside location, charming design and wooden structure make it a photographer’s favourite for sunrises and sunsets.
Fun useless fact, it is the largest timber pier in Brisbane.
Sugarloaf Rock
Over to the west, and one of Canon’s top recommendations is Sugarloaf Rock, a granite rock that emerges from the Indian Ocean in the Margaret River region.
Come for a shot at the rock, stay for the wine and food.
It is an impressive rock, but it looks nothing like a sugarloaf, whatever that is.
Where did you take your favourite photo on your travels? Why not share it in the comments section below?
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