Aurora Australis over Tessellated Pavement – Tasman Peninsula
Cam Blake
The Aurora Australis, caused by electrons emitted by the sun that are interacting and striking the atoms within our Earth’s atmosphere, was captured over the coastal platforms caused from geological events and movements, commonly known at the Tessellated Pavement along the Tasman Peninsula. On a balmy summer’s evening, I ventured down to the pavement in the hope that the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) would be on display. As luck would have it they were and I was able to capture this unique and spectacular event.
BEAKER STREET SCIENCE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
This photograph was a finalist in Beaker Street’s annual Science Photography Prize. This highly-respected prize invites all Tasmanians to showcase the wonders of our extraordinary part of the world — which is teeming with science and scientists. Finalist images are displayed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street Festival each August, with great prizes on offer for Judges’ and People’s Choice winners.
The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize would not be possible without the support of Full Gamut, Tasmania’s premier fine art printers and long-time sponsor of this competition. Many thanks also go to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, which donates a generous prize for the People’s Choice winner.
