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Urban Animals

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The animal(s) depicted may be either native or feral but must be shown in a setting that indicates the presence of human activity. Captive species are allowed.

Winner Urban Animals

Frog In A Bog
Tom Owen Edmunds, New South Wales

One of the joys of Australia is that nature is everywhere. I love rural Australia – and the ever present dunny frogs – and liked the space-age look of this dunny juxtaposed with the ancient frog. My brother-in-law tells me a frog in the dunny means the water is clean ... better that than a snake!

Judges' comments

A humorous image to eloquently tell the story of an animal living well in its adopted environment. Good choice of technique and superb graphic qualities bring the elements together.

Runner Up Urban Animals

Emergency Exit – Run, A Giant Spider!
Doug Gimesy, Victoria

I was told this spider took up residence in this emergency exit sign several days before I captured the image. Biologists working at the centre believed the spider most likely did this because the light was on 24/7, thereby constantly attracting insects for it to feed on.

Judges' comments

A well-balanced and eye-catching composition with a touch of humour in the exit sign character running away from the spider.

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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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