Winners Gallery
Finalist Fine Art Photographer of the Year
Michael Haluwana Western Australia
25°42'15.2"S
114°04'39.5"E
"I love the artistry of aerial photography," says Haluwana. "For this shot, I was harnessed in an open door aircraft flying over Shark Bay in Western Australia, photographing its beautiful coastline. I thoroughly enjoyed the interplay of the golden sand against the turquoise blue ocean. When this herd of goats appeared in view, I was eager to capture it in this frame. To date, this is one of my favourite shots. Many people don’t believe that these are goats in the image because it looks so other-worldly."
BEHIND THE LENS
Michael Haluwana Australia
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Shot from an open-door aircraft
- Early morning shoot
- Shooting as part of an exhibition series
- Calm, clear day
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