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Our Impact

The image must depict human impact on nature, be it terrestrial, aquatic or atmospheric. This impact may be positive or negative.

Winner Our Impact

Swamped Skies
Joshua Rozells, Western Australia

The light pollution caused by satellites is becoming a growing problem for astronomers, as thousands are launched every year. Satellites are becoming cheaper and easier to launch, with satellite light pollution remaining unregulated. This photo shows their impact, with 85 minutes of satellite trails blended into one photo.

Judges' comments

A fascinating take on human impact, demonstrating that it extends far beyond water and Country and into the sky. The distant glow of civilisation reminds us that even in the desert we’re not alone. It’s admirable that the photographer has used this medium to document an impact not readily seen with the naked eye.

Runner Up Our Impact

Spotted Harrier Caught Up In A Fence
Karoliina Kase, South Australia

This bird perished in the fencing of a dairy farm. Besides being one of the major causes of global warming, animal agriculture causes myriad issues which all lead to biodiversity loss. Mismanaged land, soil depletion and fencing increase migration and habitat issues for wildlife.

Judges' comments

The bird’s dramatic shape heightens the impact of this arresting image. Nature is crucified against barbed wire, ugly and unpalatable, yet still beautiful. The bird’s silhouette can be interpreted as a character crying for help.

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Stop 1
Introduction and Acknowledgement
See nature in focus through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time.
Stop 2
The Competition and Judges
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year celebrates the diversity of nature in the bioregion encompassing Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.
Stop 3
Macro
The Macro category is Intended to examine small elements of nature up close, with the subject to be presented larger than life size.
Stop 4
Urban Animals
The animal(s) depicted may be either native or feral but must be shown in a setting that indicates the presence of human activity.
Stop 5
Portfolio
The Portfolio Prize is awarded to the photographer who enters the best portfolio of six images with a common theme selected by the photographer.
Stop 6
Threatened Species
The subject(s) depicted must be listed as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Stop 7
The Overall Winner
Overall Winner of the 2023 Australian Geographic Photographer of the Year.
Stop 8
Astrophotography
The subject of the photograph must be the night sky, including astronomical objects, celestial events and areas of the night sky.
Stop 9
Animals in Nature
The animal(s) must be photographed in a natural environment. They may be either native or feral but must be depicted in nature with minimal evidence of human activity.
Stop 10
Monochrome
This category includes all monochrome photography including black and white, sepia-toned and infrared photographs.
Stop 11
Junior
The entrants must be under 18 years of age at the date of close of entries.
Stop 12
Landscape
A landscape or seascape that shows a natural environment. Evidence of humans can be present; however, it must not be the focus of the photograph.
Stop 13
Our Impact
The image must depict human impact on nature, be it terrestrial, aquatic or atmospheric. This impact may be positive or negative.

Stop 1
Introduction and Acknowledgement
See nature in focus through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time.
Stop 2
The Competition and Judges
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year celebrates the diversity of nature in the bioregion encompassing Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.
Stop 3
Macro
The Macro category is Intended to examine small elements of nature up close, with the subject to be presented larger than life size.
Stop 4
Urban Animals
The animal(s) depicted may be either native or feral but must be shown in a setting that indicates the presence of human activity.
Stop 5
Portfolio
The Portfolio Prize is awarded to the photographer who enters the best portfolio of six images with a common theme selected by the photographer.
Stop 6
Threatened Species
The subject(s) depicted must be listed as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Stop 7
The Overall Winner
Overall Winner of the 2023 Australian Geographic Photographer of the Year.
Stop 8
Astrophotography
The subject of the photograph must be the night sky, including astronomical objects, celestial events and areas of the night sky.
Stop 9
Animals in Nature
The animal(s) must be photographed in a natural environment. They may be either native or feral but must be depicted in nature with minimal evidence of human activity.
Stop 10
Monochrome
This category includes all monochrome photography including black and white, sepia-toned and infrared photographs.
Stop 11
Junior
The entrants must be under 18 years of age at the date of close of entries.
Stop 12
Landscape
A landscape or seascape that shows a natural environment. Evidence of humans can be present; however, it must not be the focus of the photograph.
Stop 13
Our Impact
The image must depict human impact on nature, be it terrestrial, aquatic or atmospheric. This impact may be positive or negative.

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