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chevron nature in focus photography competition now open
Canal Rocks by Jordan Hunter | "a photo of canal rocks and the habitat related to it the habitat and the ecosystem of the sea and land but also shows the impact humans have on nature"
Chevron Australia is joining long-term environmental partner, Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA), to launch a new photography competition which aims to increase awareness and showcase Australia’s unique local species and ecosystems.
Open to everyone, with categories for both adults and juniors, Chevron Nature in Focus includes three thematic areas:
- Oceans, Wetlands and Rivers - from the depths of the oceans teeming with marine life to the tranquil beauty of wetlands and the meandering flow of rivers, this category celebrates the vital role these environments play in our world.
- Sustainability - explore and capture the essence of sustainable living, practices, and innovations. Celebrate human efforts in striving for a balance with nature that ensures the well-being of our planet for future generations.
- Species and Habitats - explore and capture the beauty, diversity, uniqueness, and importance of Australian native species and their habitats.
The competition expands on the ‘Chevron Focus Environment Photography Competition’, which has inspired school-aged kids in Western Australia for over 18 years.
Chevron Environment Team Lead Hannah Brown said she was excited to build on the success of the WA competition.
“Through partnering with CVA, we’re able to expand the competition nationally, increase access to all ages and abilities, and importantly highlight Australian nature, conservation efforts and sustainability,” she said.
Winners will share in a pool of cash prizes, with awards for a range of categories including Kindergarten-Y2, Y3-6, Y7-12, adult smartphone and adult professional. Successful students will also win a Nature Block package for their school, including a gift voucher for a local nursery.
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The Real Dragon by Tasman Stevens | A Pilbara native, the ring tailed dragon, (Ctenophorus caudicinctus), sits proudly atop a concrete water crossing sign in Karijini National Park.
Flying fire by Katherine Kucharski | Clearing and fires reduce forest habitats and threaten Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo numbers. Lesmurdie Falls National Park provides them with a much needed safe habitat.
Furry Little Friend by Olivia McGrath | This cute, little numbat is scavenging for food in the vast bushland of the Dryandra.
Rain Drops by Reuben Hussein | Rain begins with a single drop. It's nature's way to sustain the growth of all plants in Cottonwood Reserve Western Australia.
Peppermint Grove Beach by Emmett Groenewold | A short walk to the beautiful Peppermint Grove beach; it's best at sunset, watchout for jelly fish, leave only footprints and not your rubbish.
additional awards
All entrants will go in the running to win the People’s Choice Award, decided by public vote.
The Lyn Beazley Encouragement Award acknowledges students who demonstrate a connection with Australia’s biodiversity and show promise in their ability to express themselves through photography. *Students who identify with a disability or learning difficulty are eligible for this award.
Lyn was Western Australia’s Chief Scientist from 2006 to 2013 and has been a long-time ambassador and judge in the Chevron Focus Environment Competition. She believes that the photographic lens can help inspire people to protect Australia’s precious environment.
The competition closes at midnight AEST 1 November 2024.
