Little Pollinator
Jarrah King
I was wandering through one of my favourite locations in Hobart, The Hobart Botanical Gardens, and spotted this little bee having a rest on a flower.
I absolutely love insects and flowers and will often spend hours getting lost in my camera photographing them. Bees in particular are my favourite subject because not only are they
cute and fuzzy, but they also play a vital role in nature; they provide one of the most recognisable ecosystem services, pollination, which is essential for food production.
Bees also provide us with information on the health and state of the Environment. Their large presence or lack of presence indicates what’s happening in the environment
and if appropriate action needs to be taken.
Nature heavily relies on these little guys, so no wonder this little bee needed a rest…
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.
