This category includes all monochrome photography including black and white, sepia-toned and infrared photographs. Entries must otherwise qualify for any of the other sections.
Winner
Party Streamer
Rachelle Mackintosh, New South Wales
Orca WA007 joyfully leaps out of the Bremer Canyon after devouring a Cuvier’s beaked whale, her prey’s intestines subtly hanging from her mouth like a festive decoration. Around 300 of these mammal hunting orcas have been recorded in this remote Southern Ocean hotspot, with unfolding research suggesting they may be their own ecotype.
Judges' Comments
We’re struck by the dramatic sky, strong waves and powerful predator, and drawn into the details: entrails dangling, water cascading, the trailing bird. Everything is imposing in this powerful photograph.
Runner-Up
Inquisitive Currawong
Justin Gilligan, New South Wales
The Lord Howe currawong is a subspecies of the pied currawong. It is widespread and abundant in the island's southern mountains and northern hills. They are bold and inquisitive birds that defend their territories and readily adapt to the presence of people in the settlement and along walking tracks.
Judges' Comments
This thoughtfully composed image shows off the gregariousness of these birds. Masterful processing and rendering of out-of-focus areas have given an old-world feel to this image.