Fire behind Mount Roland Tasmania, towards sunset
Wendy Calabria
Mount Roland in NW Tasmania, is exposed to a medium degree of soil erosion due to its height and steepness and the conglomerate rock of which it is formed.
There was a fire-front moving through the area and there was ash and soot in the air from the fire, which contributed to the colour effects behind the mountain. The soot particles in the air have filtered out other parts of the colour spectrum so that the red and orange colours can be seen more vividly.
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.
