Completely filled only three times in the past 150 years, Australia’s 9500 sq. km salty “dead heart” – which comprises Lake Eyre North and Lake Eyre South – is devoid of vegetation. Before the advent of GPS, explorers of this expanse of white could only navigate by compass, as if they were at sea. As a photographer, the aerial viewpoint always offer a unique perspective looking down on the unique environment of the Australian Outback.

Instagram post by National Geographic Travel • Oct 29, 2017 at 5:53pm UTC