Winners Gallery
Finalist Fine Art Photographer of the Year
Tim Burgess Australia
"During the annual whale migration, over 40,000 humpback whales travel along the east coast of Australia," says Burgess. "This is a special time that I love documenting. On this occasion, it was an overcast start to the day with not many whales visible due to the conditions. Then, I noticed this humpback travelling with her calf and began watching their behaviour, slowly rising above the surface, bridging the world between land and sea, before silently disappearing back into the depths of the Pacific."
BEHIND THE LENS
Tim Burgess Australia
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Minimal swell
- Overcast
- Low tide
- Photographed from the coast
Tim Burgess is an ocean photographer based in Canberra, Australia, known for capturing the wild beauty and quiet power of the sea. Though he lives inland, his deep connection to the ocean drives him to travel frequently to remote coastlines in search of moments where water, light, and wildlife converge. Tim’s imagery reflects a reverence for nature and a keen eye for the subtle drama found in untamed seascapes. Through his work, he invites viewers to experience the raw, immersive energy of the ocean and to see it as both powerful and deeply fragile.
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