At the height of Australia's Covid-19 lockdowns in 2021, photographer @matthew.crompton took to the outdoors to reconnect with the natural world and find socially-distant solace. Here are some of his most memorable sights: (1) Hiking the spine of Razorback Ridge in the West Macdonnell Ranges. (2) The Milky Way rises over the rocks at Birthday Waterhole. (3) Cliffs tower over the permanent waterhole at Ellery Creek at midday. (4) A view of twilight from the tent at Birthday Waterhole. #backpacker #hiker #australia #covid #trails #adventure