--- url: 'https://dri.es/album/australia-2017' title: 'Australia 2017' author: name: 'Dries Buytaert' url: 'https://dri.es/about' date: '2026-06-11T21:20:42+00:00' license: 'https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/' type: album count: 80 --- # Australia 2017 ![A reef shark swims near the ocean floor, surrounded by coral and sand.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-5-640w.jpg) ![Colorful fish swim above a coral reef in clear blue water with sunlight streaming down.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-4-640w.jpg) ![A tour boat is anchored in clear water while people snorkel nearby, exploring the coral reef below.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-1-640w.jpg) ![A bright red starfish clings to a small piece of coral underwater.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-6-640w.jpg) ![A giant clam with a colorful, patterned mantle is partially open on a coral reef.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-7-640w.jpg) ![Close-up of a branching coral with small, rounded polyps tipped in blue, growing underwater in a reef environment.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-8-640w.jpg) ![Small blue fish swim around colorful coral in a clear underwater scene.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-9-640w.jpg) ![Three people clink their beer bottles together in a toast, smiling and enjoying a moment together.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/cheers-640w.jpg) ![A person walks next to an outdoor swimming pool beside the ocean.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-bondi-to-coogee-walk-3-640w.jpg) ![A man wearing a backpack and sunglasses stands near the ocean, looking at the waves.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-bondi-to-coogee-walk-2-640w.jpg) ![Waves crash against rocky cliffs as people walk along a coastal trail above the shoreline.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-bondi-to-coogee-walk-4-640w.jpg) ![Sydney's Bondi to Coogee walk](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-bondi-to-coogee-walk-6-640w.jpg) ![Waves crash against rocky shoreline with ocean water flowing over the rocks.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-bondi-to-coogee-walk-1-640w.jpg) ![Smiling people wearing sunglasses standing close together with the wind blowing the woman's hair.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-bondi-to-coogee-walk-5-640w.jpg) ![An ocean pool with swimmers, waves crashing nearby, and people watching from a rocky cliffside walkway.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-bondi-to-coogee-walk-7-640w.jpg) ![A weathered cemetery statue of angels and a headless figure stands atop a gravestone under a blue sky.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-waverley-cemetery-1-640w.jpg) ![A cemetery overlooking the ocean with a large angel statue on a tombstone under a clear blue sky.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-waverley-cemetery-2-640w.jpg) ![A stone angel statue stands on a grave in a cemetery overlooking the ocean.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/sydney-waverley-cemetery-3-640w.jpg) ![Close-up of the Sydney Opera House's tiled surface, showcasing its iconic geometric pattern of white and beige triangular tiles, separated by dark grout lines.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/opera-house-4-640w.jpg) ![Close-up view of the Sydney Opera House roof, showing its curved, tiled surfaces.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/opera-house-3-640w.jpg) ![Close-up of the Sydney Opera House roof.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/opera-house-2-640w.jpg) ![The Sydney Opera House with its white sail-like roofs stands by the water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/opera-house-1-640w.jpg) ![A woman in a light sweater smiles while sitting at a table.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/acquia-sydney-team-lunch-1-640w.jpg) ![Man wearing a backward blue cap grins while holding a glass of white wine tilted toward the camera.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/acquia-sydney-team-lunch-2-640w.jpg) ![A man in a gray jacket puckers his lips playfully while sitting at a restaurant table with friends.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/acquia-sydney-team-lunch-3-640w.jpg) ![Two men sit at a restaurant table, smiling and enjoying drinks and food.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/acquia-sydney-team-lunch-4-640w.jpg) ![A woman in a gray top holds a glass of white wine and smiles.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/acquia-sydney-team-lunch-5-640w.jpg) ![Two men sitting at a restaurant table, one holding a glass of white wine and smiling at the camera.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/acquia-sydney-team-lunch-6-640w.jpg) ![A woman with blonde hair and a necklace laughing in a casual setting.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/acquia-sydney-team-lunch-7-640w.jpg) ![A pair of flip-flops with artificial grass soles and white straps placed on a dark surface.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/flip-flops-with-grass-640w.jpg) ![A conference room with a long brown table and blue office chairs.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/acquia-brisbane-office-640w.jpg) ![Two men sitting at a restaurant table, one smiling and giving a thumbs-up while the other looks at him.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/dries-visiting-the-brisbane-team-640w.jpg) ![A coastal landscape with green mountains, calm blue water, and a colorful sky at dusk.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/port-douglas-sunset-640w.jpg) ![Warning sign showing a person encountering a jellyfish, with text cautioning about marine stingers in the water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/marine-stingers-640w.jpg) ![A blue and green hammock is tied between two palm trees on a sandy ground.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/palm-tree-hammock-on-the-beach-640w.jpg) ![A tall palm tree stands on a sandy beach with ocean waves and rocks in the background.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/palm-trees-on-oak-beach-640w.jpg) ![A sandy beach with gentle ocean waves, lined with palm trees, and backed by green mountains under a blue sky.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/oak-beach-thala-nature-resort-1-640w.jpg) ![A man wearing sunglasses climbs a leaning palm tree on a sandy beach.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/climbing-a-palm-tree-640w.jpg) ![A coconut rests on wet sand as ocean waves gently wash over it.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/oak-beach-thala-nature-resort-2-640w.jpg) ![Waves wash onto a sandy beach, leaving a trail of footprints near the water's edge.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/oak-beach-thala-nature-resort-3-640w.jpg) ![A woman wearing sunglasses and a wetsuit looks to the side with the ocean in the background.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-24-640w.jpg) ![A woman wearing a gray hoodie and sunglasses looks off to the side with a calm expression.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/serene-vanessa-640w.jpg) ![A woman in a gray hoodie lies in a hammock, smiling and looking at the camera.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/vannessa-in-hammock-1-640w.jpg) ![People wearing snorkeling gear float in the water near a boat, while a crew member stands on the steps.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-2-640w.jpg) ![A fish swims near branching coral in a clear underwater scene.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-3-640w.jpg) ![A cluster of branching coral with small fish swimming nearby in a clear underwater environment.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-12-640w.jpg) ![A spiky sea cucumber rests on the sandy ocean floor, surrounded by small underwater hills.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-10-640w.jpg) ![Two clownfish swim among the tentacles of a sea anemone, partially hidden within the flowing strands.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-11-640w.jpg) ![A clownfish with bright orange and white colors hides among the swaying tentacles of a sea anemone.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-13-640w.jpg) ![A coral reef with many small, colorful fish swimming in clear blue water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-14-640w.jpg) ![A group of fish, including two bright yellow ones, swim near coral on the ocean floor.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-15-640w.jpg) ![A large, brightly colored giant clam with blue and green patterns rests on the ocean floor.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-16-640w.jpg) ![Close-up of a giant clam's siphon, surrounded by intricate, wavy blue and black patterns on its mantle. The siphon is open, revealing a smooth, reddish-pink interior.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-17-640w.jpg) ![Three barracudas rest on the sandy ocean floor, facing the same direction with their sharp snouts and large eyes visible.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-18-640w.jpg) ![A school of small fish swims around a coral reef underwater.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-19-640w.jpg) ![A cuttlefish with a patterned body swims near coral branches in clear blue water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-20-640w.jpg) ![A school of small fish swims above a colorful coral reef in clear blue ocean water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-21-640w.jpg) ![A large, open giant clam with a vibrant blue interior is resting on a coral reef underwater.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-22-640w.jpg) ![Two orange clownfish swim among the yellow sea anemone in a clear underwater scene.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/great-barrier-reef-23-640w.jpg) ![A palm tree leans over a sandy beach with ocean waves gently reaching the shore under a clear sky.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/oak-beach-thala-nature-resort-4-640w.jpg) ![A sandy beach with ocean waves on one side and green palm trees on the other, with mountains behind.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/oak-beach-thala-nature-resort-5-640w.jpg) ![A sandy beach with ocean waves, surrounded by green trees.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/oak-beach-thala-nature-resort-6-640w.jpg) ![Waves crash onto a sandy beach lined with green palm trees, viewed from above.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/oak-beach-thala-nature-resort-7-640w.jpg) ![Two people stand close together on a beach, looking at the ocean during sunrise.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/watching-the-sun-rise-640w.jpg) ![A calm river reflects green hills and trees under a clear sky.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-river-1-640w.jpg) ![A tour boat with a green canopy is docked on a calm river, with seating for passengers.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-river-2-640w.jpg) ![A crocodile rests on a muddy riverbank with its mouth slightly open, partially reflected in the water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-river-crocodile-1-640w.jpg) ![A bird with outstretched wings stands on a fallen tree branch above the water, possibly drying its feathers.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-river-3-640w.jpg) ![A large crocodile rests on a sandy riverbank, partially in the shade, with its head near the water.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-river-crocodile-3-640w.jpg) ![A crocodile rests on the muddy riverbank, partially submerged in water, with its body stretched out.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-river-crocodile-2-640w.jpg) ![A small blue and white bird perches on a twisted branch, looking to the side.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-river-kingfisher-640w.jpg) ![A grassy hill near a dirt road with a closed metal gate.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-rainforest-off-roading-3-640w.jpg) ![Close-up of a worn Land Rover steering wheel and dashboard in a dusty, aging interior.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-rainforest-off-roading-2-640w.jpg) ![A metal gate with a "Private property - no entry" sign blocks a dirt road, viewed from inside a vehicle.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-rainforest-off-roading-4-640w.jpg) ![A person floats on their back in a calm pool beneath a waterfall, arms and legs stretched out.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/swimming-with-the-fish-in-a-private-cove-3-640w.jpg) ![Waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by green plants, with water splashing into a pool below.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/swimming-with-the-fish-in-a-private-cove-2-640w.jpg) ![A woman sits in an open vehicle, looking ahead.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-rainforest-off-roading-6-640w.jpg) ![A weathered "Private Property - No Entry" sign is attached to a metal gate blocking a dirt path.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-rainforest-off-roading-5-640w.jpg) ![An open-top safari vehicle with zebra-patterned paint is parked on a dirt path in a rural setting.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/daintree-rainforest-off-roading-1-640w.jpg) ![A waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff into a pool, surrounded by green vegetation and trees.](https://dri.es/files/cache/australia-2017/swimming-with-the-fish-in-a-private-cove-1-640w.jpg)