Dreamlike Photos of Australia's Unspoiled Paradise

in photography •  6 years ago 

 The geographically isolated Tiwi people have preserved their rich cultural heritage and pristine landscapes.

The sun sets over Melville Island, casting the water in vibrant shades of pink and orange. 

Wild Brumbies, or free roaming feral horses, feed near a small airport in the community of Pirlangimpi on Melville Island. The horses were originally introduced on the islands during World War II. 

Locals fish at dusk on Melville Island. 

Young boys play "footy" during a rain storm in the community of Pirlangimpi. Australian rules football was introduced by missionaries and the most popular sport amongst residents. 

A controlled bush fire burns on Melville Island, a method used to reduce the likelihood of large scale fires later in the dry season. For thousands of years, the Tiwi people have used fire as a tool to manage their natural landscape. 

Young boys fish in the sea as a storm cell builds off the coast of Melville Island. 


Credit Goes:  GULNAZ KHAN 

Reference: National Geographic

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