2025 Photo Competition:
Biodiversity
The 2025 Landcare Photography Competition celebrated the theme of biodiversity, inviting our community to capture the beauty and diversity
of local landscapes. From rainforests to backyards, entrants showcased the many ways nature thrives across our region. This year’s winning
image, “Off Farm – Bush Walk” by Judy Lisle, was praised for its vibrant detail and powerful reminder of the interconnected life
within a single patch of forest.
Winner: 1st is Judy Lisle Off farm - Bush Walk
Judges Comments:
"A Living Tapestry: This vibrant snapshot from Tamworth’s highland rainforest captures the incredible biodiversity thriving in just one
small patch of undergrowth — from moss-draped branches and flowering shrubs to ferns and fungi, every layer tells a story of resilience
and interconnected life."
2nd is Lisa Thomas - Biodiversity in the Veggie Patch
Judges Comments:
"Backyard Biodiversity: A flourishing home garden in Tamworth showcases the power of community stewardship — where vegetables, flowers,
and native plants grow side by side, supporting pollinators, soil health, and local resilience."
3rd is Nell Chaffey - Watching and Waiting
Judges Comments:
"The Small Guardians: This striking close-up of a spider reminds us that even the tiniest creatures play a vital role in maintaining
ecosystem balance — from pest control to pollination support, biodiversity thrives in the unseen corners of our world."
Junior 1st is Cora Gidley-Baird - JUNIOR
Judges Comments:
"Perched Perspectives: Captured with a keen young eye, this image shows a lizard basking on a weathered tree stump — a perfect snapshot of
how native wildlife relies on even the oldest trees for shelter, sun, and survival in a diverse and thriving landscape."
2nd is Christopher Debrenceny - Incognito JUNIOR
Judges Comments:
"Hidden in Plain Sight: This clever close-up reveals a perfectly camouflaged frog nestled among the rocks — a reminder that biodiversity
isn’t always bold and bright; sometimes, it’s quietly blending in, waiting to be discovered by a careful eye."
3rd is Oscar Kelly - River escape JUNIOR
Judges Comments:
"This photo beautifully captures the diverse ecosystems thriving at the water’s edge. From the aquatic habitat beneath the surface
to the varied plant life on land, it’s a peaceful reminder of how biodiversity connects all elements of our natural environment. A
thoughtful and well-composed image celebrating nature in action."
Please enjoy this gallery of all the photo entries.
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