Sheetal Kumari
September 20, 2024
Light waves reflecting off the bird's image on the water's surface return to our eyes, forming a mirrored image of the bird.
Image: James Britton
This photograph shows a branch in tannin-stained water. Tasmanian plants produce tannins to guard against herbivores, bacteria, and fungi.
Image: Nathan Waterhouse
This photograph of a glowing frog and ghost fungus has won the People's Choice award at the Beaker Street Science Photography Competition in Tasmania.
Image: Toby Schrapel
Cruentomycena viscidocruenta is a small agaric fungus belonging to the Mycenaceae family, typically found on decaying wood.
Image: Charlie Chadwick
Successfully breeding red handfish embryos marks a major milestone in conservation, as these fish use their oversized 'hands' to walk instead of swim.
Image: Andrea Williamson
The cracks on this snow peppermint tree reflect its struggles to survive at high altitudes, shaped by fire, ice, and time on kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
Image: Deon Scanlon
The photographer felt fortunate to capture this mite from the Callidosomatinae subfamily climbing through dry undergrowth in Tasmania's Hawley Nature Reserve.
Image: Ben Travaglini
This photo showcases marine ecologists seeding giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, along Tasmania’s east coast, demonstrating their commitment to marine conservation.
Image: Paula Andrea Ruiz Ruiz
Calcidiscus leptoporus, a coccolithophore in the Southern Ocean, is a single-celled organism that photosynthesises, generating energy and oxygen for our atmosphere.
Image: Luke Brokensha
A rare solar storm in May featured fast-moving protons and electrons, creating a remarkable spectacle in the Australian skies.
Image: Alistair Luckman