Storm on the rise
A storm cell rolls across the hills near Perth, Western Australia, just as the sun begins to rise – turning the thundering clouds pink and purple.
A storm cell rolls across the hills near Perth, Western Australia, just as the sun begins to rise – turning the thundering clouds pink and purple.
These images are short-listed for the 2014 ANZANG Nature Photographer of the year contest Landscape category.
Entrants from 34 countries have been recognized by the Global Arctic Awards. The competition, to capture the best scenes from the Arctic region, is in its second year. The government of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous region and the Russian Geographic Society both supported this awareness raising project. www.arcticawards.ru/winners2013
Central Australia has been transformed. See the images of Uluru and its surrounds blanketed with wildflowers and green foliage.
The 1200 km Heysen Trail follows the vivid spirit of Sir Hans Heysen’s art from the Fleurieu Peninsula to the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.
The non-government Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary protects a precious slice of the Kimberley, WA.
After a century atop weather-beaten 200] m cliffs, Tasman Island’s historic lightkeeper’s quarters are being restored by dedicated volunteers.
For 20 years Richard and Carolyn Green have made ‘helicamping’ trips to photograph the outback.
Australia has 30 impact craters out of 176 recognised worldwide. See our gallery of some of the best.