Winners Gallery

"Captured on a crisp winter morning at Bronte Beach, this image was the result of a rare alignment," says Rugli. "A powerful southerly swell met strong offshore winds under a soft morning light. I used a slow shutter speed to capture the wave’s motion in a painterly blur while keeping the surfer sharp. This technique allowed me to freeze both chaos and grace in one frame. The title of this image is 'Melchizedek'. referencing the mysterious old king from The Alchemist, who, like this surfer, moved with surprising vitality and purpose."