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announcing the winners of the chevron nature in focus photography competition
'Duckling on a lake' by James D | Category: Species and Habitats. Division: Year 7–12. Place: First.
Entries were received from across the nation, with photographs highlighting our nation's unique flora and fauna, as well as the importance of conservation.
This year’s competition was open to a range of ages and abilities across multiple categories, including oceans, wetlands and rivers; sustainability; and species and habitats.
The Chevron Nature in Focus Photography Competition is supported by Chevron Australia as part of Conservation Volunteers Australia’s Revive our Wetlands initiative.
Photographic entries from junior and senior school students, and amateur and professional adult photographers captured the spirit of conservation and sustainability. From native wildlife to traditional practices promoting sustainability, the entries reflect the importance of preserving our natural habitats and the biodiversity they support.
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‘Slow Glow – snail under UV light, with lichen‘ by Fiona N | Category: Species & Habitats. Division: Adult – Phone.
'A spotty feather duster with legs' by Lucas K | Category: Species and Habitats. Division: Year 3–6. Place: First.
'Ride the rocky wave' by Clayton N | Winner: People's Choice award.
'Nature's Bubbles' by Mia F | Category: Oceans, Wetlands and Rivers. Division: Year 7–12. Place: Second.
'Australia Darter' by Samson B | Winner: Lyn Beazley Encouragement Award
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FIRST |
Emma Bruning |
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SECOND |
Floyd Jongeling |
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THIRD |
Clarina Ignatius |
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Years 3-6 |
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FIRST |
Holly Reitsema |
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SECOND |
Gemma Di Dio |
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THIRD |
Jax Foreman |
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Years 7 – 12 |
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FIRST |
Katherine Kucharski |
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SECOND |
Mia Farcich |
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THIRD |
Ella Farcich |
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ADULT – PHONE |
Anne Drane |
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ADULT – SLR |
Libby Williams |
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K-2 |
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FIRST |
Kylie Schoof |
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SECOND |
Emma Bruning |
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THIRD |
Floyd Jongeling |
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Years 3-6 |
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FIRST |
Oliver Huizinga |
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SECOND |
Caleb Bruning |
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THIRD |
William Groth |
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Years 7 – 12 |
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FIRST |
Lauren Faas |
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SECOND |
Mia Farcich |
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THIRD |
Tahnee Vander Linden |
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ADULT – PHONE |
Kaveendra Eranga Daluwathumulla Daluwathumulla Gamage |
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ADULT – SLR |
Ebony Barker |
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K-2 |
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FIRST |
Max Jongeling |
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SECOND |
Uzziah van der Jagt |
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THIRD |
Caitlin Spaanderman |
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Years 3-6 |
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FIRST |
Lucas Knol |
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SECOND |
Hannah McMahon |
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THIRD |
Taylor Groenewold |
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Years 7 – 12 |
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FIRST |
James Dobb |
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SECOND |
Jude England |
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THIRD |
James Guarrella |
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ADULT – PHONE |
Fiona Nelson |
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ADULT – SLR |
Sue Harper |
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Lyn Beazley Encouragement Award |
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Years 7-12 |
Samson Bartlett |
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People’s Choice Award |
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Year 3-6 |
Clayton Nguyen |
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‘Stick to the Path' by Kylie S | Category: Sustainability. Division: K–2. Place: First
