The second edition of the “Oceania Photo Coest 2025” (Oceania Photo Coest 2025) was accompanied by a significa growth in the participation of photographers throughout the region. More than 3,500 photos from all over the coine of Oceania eered the competition; An increase of 87%, which shows that the ierest in the visual narrative of the nature of Oceania is flowing more than before among professional photographers and nature lovers.
This competition is held with the aim of recording manifestations of wildlife, natural landscapes, human-environme ieraction and less-seen narratives from the lands of Oceania. The photos, while aesthetically impressive, carry valuable information about the biodiversity and environmeal challenges of the region.
The title of “Grand Prize Winner” was assigned to a shocking image of the mome a humpback whale caught in chains was saved; The photo that “Miesa Grobbelaar” (Miesa Grobbelaar) recorded it in breathtaking conditions. This image, in addition to its artistic value, narrates the deep connection between man and nature and the shared responsibility in protecting vulnerable ecosystems.
Other selected works also include a wide range of topics; From the pristine wildlife of tropical islands to coastal landscapes, marine habitats, endangered species and momes that show human ieraction with the environme in a real and unprocessed atmosphere. (natureaustralia)
