Leap Day Lights
Tim Grimsey
Captured on the night of 29 February 2020, this image demonstrates the natural occurrence of all three primary colours – red, yellow and blue – presented in unison on a Tasmanian summer night.
The aurora australis presented the warm colours of red and yellow, low on the horizon in a brief burst of activity; while a bloom of bioluminescence, lining the cliffs of Goat’s Bluff glittered, in cool blue flashes.
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.
