Photography trip to Australia — every frame a gift

I came to Australia specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Sydney Opera House at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Melbourne's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects.

relaxed outdoor culture gave me some of my favourite images of the year. The only practical note: wildlife can be genuinely dangerous — plan around it. Otherwise this is a photographer's dream. I've rarely come home with so much usable material from a single trip.