The divine Daintree Rainforest, is the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest in the world. It’s creeping vines and emerald canopy have been growing for more than 180 million years, making the Daintree the world’s oldest tropical rainforest by 10 million years.

The area’s traditional custodians are the Kuku Yalanji.

Such a forest is literally the lungs of our planet, we could feel the ancient energy all around us, as we walked, as we flew our drone, and as we drove through one of the world’s natural wonders.

This particular shoot came at the end of a month-long journey, travelling from Melbourne in the southern-state of Victoria all the way to the very tip of Australia, Cape York. We travelled by plane, boat, 4-wheel drive vehicle and light aircraft, travelling the length of this ancient land.

‘A day in the deluge’ envelopes us in the forest’s vibrancy, which we must protect, conserve and sustain. Deep in the Daintree, as the sunlights filters through the lofty canopy, the marimba patterns dance amongst the light. The green noise of the water, wind and birds hums in cycling drones and the simple piano melody reminds of the timelessness of this realm.

Shot from: DJI Phantom Pro 4, Drone
Location: Daintree Rain Forest, Tropical North Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Date shot: 26 May 2018
Date created: September-December 2022
Frame Size: 1920 x 1920
File Size: 296 MB
Length: 2 mins 14 secs