The entrants must be under 18 years of age at the date of close of entries. Entries must otherwise qualify for any of the other sections.
Winner
Perched
Isabella Rogers (age 16), South Australia
I took this photo during a morning walk in Hewett, South Australia. As I was walking home, a little disappointed with the unsuccessful outcome of my shoot, I saw the two galahs. The light post being turned on in the early morning light helped my subject to stand out.
Judges' Comments
Well seen and composed, the photographer has captured a common species in an everyday scene extremely well. There is a wonderful sense of place and time.
Runner-Up
Death in Paradise
Jamie Smart (age 9), United Kingdom
The devastating effects of illegal net fishing – this is a blacktip reef shark carcass washed up on a North Queensland beach. Sadly, one of a few I discovered very early one morning whilst walking on the beach with my camera.
Judges' Comments
The photographer has clearly considered composition and message in this beautifully composed shot of a species in decline.