Chasing wonder

There is no shortage of beauty in our world. All it takes is for someone to hold up a mirror so that the whole world can see it too.

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White Beard
Varanasi Pilgrims
Hani Portrait II

Travel Photography

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TravelThe Soul of South-Korea
January 30, 2026

The Soul of South-Korea

When Korea came up in conversation, the instinctive reply was often, “North or South?” The usual response: “Have you ever met someone from North Korea?” made the point. Knowledge of…
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TravelThe Land of the Rising Sun
January 9, 2025

The Land of the Rising Sun

In November 2019, I booked a trip to Japan for my mum and me to celebrate my birthday. Then the world changed, and the flight was canceled. Four years later,…
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TravelFlores and Komodo in Indonesia
January 5, 2025

Flores and Komodo in Indonesia

Indonesia is made up of approximately 13,558 islands larger than 0.001 km², making it one of the most archipelagic countries in the world. Flores is one of the larger islands,…
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Fine Art

Explore images that express a unique or creative perspective of our natural world.

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Weddings

Browse photos of the many couples who had their wedding day (or days) documented as they happened.

Weddings

Duncan & Mingsu

Duncan and Mingsu were married on the 14th of October 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Here…
Weddings

Morteza & Mahshid

Morteza and Mahshid were married on the 22nd of January 2023, in Sydney, Australia. Here…
Gowri & Hasitha
Weddings

Hasitha & Gowri

Hasitha and Gowri were married on the 30th of August 2020, in Sydney, Australia. Here…

Living in Australia

Australia is big, and beautiful. Photographers have made careers out of photographing only one beach. So yes, it is photogenic already. Browse the images that I have sporadically taken while living in Sydney.

Living in AustraliaBreaching Humpback whales in Coogee
December 12, 2025

Breaching Humpback whales in Coogee

Breaching humpbacks off the coast in Coogee, Australia, during the migration season. The powerful splash created by a breach can be heard from great distances underwater, helping them communicate with…
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Humpback WhalesLiving in AustraliaGerringong Whales
October 27, 2025

Gerringong Whales

Three humpback whales migrating south passing Gerringong, Australia. These whales kept raising and forcefully hitting the water with their large fins. It is also known as pectoral slapping and it's…
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Coogee WhalesLiving in AustraliaCoogee Whales
October 11, 2025

Coogee Whales

Each year, thousands of humpback whales make one of the world’s great marine migrations along the eastern coast of Australia. From May to November, these gentle giants travel north from…
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Photo Series

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Hindu Priest
People Portraits

People Portraits

About this series A closer look at the people of our world.← Back to Gallery
Coogee Whales
Coastlines

Coastlines

About this series Discover images taken of the world's most beautiful coastlines.← Back to Gallery
Trees are Chill

Trees are Chill

"Those trees over there, they look pretty chill."
African Elephant
Wild is Life

Wild is Life

Wild is Life is a collection of images of animals and plants that I encountered…
Lake Panamaro
Monochromagic

Monochromagic

Monochromagic is a selection of images in black and white that feel magical.
Menindee Memory
Ruben’s Favourites

Ruben’s Favourites

A collection of Ruben's favourite photos.
Pugao Sunrise
Elevated

Elevated

"Elevated" features images taken amongst the mountains.
Human

Human

Human is a candid photo collection by Ruben Rekker of various local people in their…
Light Sculpture
Light Trails

Light Trails

By setting a long camera exposure, usually between the 20 and 30 seconds, light that…

Stills breaking stasis

Life may just be about three things: action, connection and growth. Stuff happens, decisions are made, nothing exists in isolation and what is the point of it all if not for transformation or growth. A photograph relays a connection, sparks a reaction and the biggest achievement of them all, a change of perspective, equals growth.

There are few challenges as wholesome as chasing the magic that is hiding in the reality around us. However far a travel, however mundane a day at home, photography entices to live more.

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