Last year, we launched our photography competition, showcasing the bright talent of our local photographers. Each month, we asked readers to share a photo to fit with a theme, with the winner being published in the magazine.
Now, we’re happy to announce our best photographers of the year from Australia and New Zealand – each taking home a $1,000 cash prize.
MiNDFOOD New Zealand photography winner: Stuart Hampton ‘Make Us Laugh’
For the theme of ‘Make Us Laugh’, Stuart shared this delightful shot of a seal in South Georgia.
“Earlier this year, as I sat on the shore of South Georgia below the cemetery where Antarctic explorer, Ernest Shackleton was laid to rest, I was surrounded by juvenile fur seals,” says Stuart.
“They were as curious about me as I was about them, and this seal came within a couple metres of me. It had obviously been playing in the surrounding grassy areas as it had sticky seed pods all over it and seemed to be wearing them as if they were jewellery.”
MiNDFOOD Australia photography winner: Kylie Nalewabau ‘Reflect’
For the theme of ‘Reflect’, Kylie captured this stunning shot of a lake in Iceland.
“My husband and I visited Iceland in February and we stopped at this beautiful lake in the south of the country. Pictured is our guide, a lovely guy who enjoyed taking photos of the unique countryside,” says Kylie.
“I loved the symmetry of the water and the mountain, which were in stark contrast to the lone, contemplative figure. He was unaware he was being photographed and I think you can see he is genuinely lost in the moment.”
