The image must depict human impact on nature, be it terrestrial, aquatic or atmospheric. This impact may be positive or negative.
Winner
Skink in a Tight Spot
Sara Corlis, New South Wales
Discovered in a brick wall at home, a small garden skink was trapped in a hole. I felt helpless as the lizard thrashed its body from side to side in an attempt to escape. Thankfully, it was eventually able to get itself free.
Judges' Comments
Direct eye contact and the trapped skink’s bulging stomach grab the attention, the colour palette and physical elements working harmoniously to highlight the tense and precarious situation. An uncomfortable moment captured beautifully.
Runner-Up
Metal Only
Joanna Kelly, New South Wales
Choosing to live amongst the cacophony of machinery, odorous clouds and garbage, I was awestruck by how cinematic and majestic the Australian white ibis were in an alien environment. I was granted permission to go back to photograph them.
Judges' Comments
A depressing image of a species thriving on our impact is also a fantastic symbol of species adaptability. Our waste is their want. Desaturation adds to the mood and makes the habitat appear even more bleak.