That's not a knife, this is a knife -- Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visit Seppeltsfield Winery on Nov. 10, 2015 in South Australia's Barossa Valley.
Credit: Getty/Daniel Kalisz
If a picture tells a thousand words -- some of these photos tell an incredible story.
Photo agency Getty Images has compiled its "Year In Focus" for 2015, a selection of the best photographs that capture the biggest news stories and events that occurred around the world. From memorable cricket incidents through to tumultuous politics, the year Down Under was filled with moments worth snapping.
The final list was whittled down from a staggering 130,000 photographs provided by a network of photographers across the globe -- with more than 70,000 photos in entertainment, 30,000 photos in sport, 30,000 photos in news.
We've picked some of our favourite Australian photographs; where you'll witness the sublime, experience schadenfreude, or connect with the emotions of the people photographed.
Tony Abbott makes his final statement to the media as prime minister at Parliament House on Sep. 15, 2015.
Credit: Stefan Postles/Getty Images
Pedestrians walk in front of a reflection of the Sydney Opera House as its sails are illuminated in the colours of the French flag on Nov. 14, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Daniel Munoz
Tears run down a woman's face as people gather for a vigil to honour victims of the Paris terror attacks at Federation Square on Nov. 16, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Quinn Rooney
A bird's-eye view of play during day three of the second Test cricket match between Australia and New Zealand at the WACA on Nov. 15, 2015 in Perth, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Ryan Pierse
Jockey Troy Parkinson rides his horse Excess Knowledge during a trackwork session at Altona Beach on Nov. 1, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Vince Caligiuri
Former Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy falls off the stage during the A-League football grand final at Melbourne's AAMI Park on May 17, 2015.
Credit: Getty/Robert Cianflone
Dancers from The Australian Ballet pose in white swan costumes ahead of the opening of
Credit: Getty/Ryan Pierse
High-wire artist Kane Petersen successfully walks a tightrope 300 metres (984 feet) above the ground at Eureka Skydeck on Sep. 16, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Scott Barbour
Stunt pilots Melissa Pemberton, Jurgis Kairys and Skip Stewart of The Immortals fly past pyrotechnics as they perform at The Australian International Airshow on Mar. 1, 2015 in Avalon, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Scott Barbour
Indian fans in the crowd celebrate as a Pakistan wicket falls during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Adelaide Oval on Feb. 15, 2015.
Credit: Getty/Scott Barbour
Jed Adcock of the Brisbane Lions and Nick Smith of the Sydney Swans collide during the round 15 AFL match at The Gabba on Jul. 12, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Chris Hyde
A woman paddle boards with her dog as P&O's cruise ship Pacific Dawn is moored in Sydney Harbour on Nov. 25, 2015.
Credit: Getty/Brendon Thorne
Kylie Minogue performs live for fans at the Qantas Credit Union Arena on Mar. 20, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Don Arnold
Craig Simmons of the Strikers breaks his bat as he plays a shot during the Big Bash League Semi Final match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval on Jan. 24, 2015.
Credit: Getty/Robert Cianflone
Indigenous Australian actor David Gulpilil arrives at the 4th AACTA Awards Ceremony at The Star on Jan. 29, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.
Credit: Getty/Don Arnold
