Southern Ocean Swell
Jessica Holan
Icebergs are shaped and carved by the fierce Southern Ocean as seen by this wave action; creating caverns and fissures, and eventually wearing it away completely. This iceberg would have calved from the Antarctic icesheet some time ago as it had floated to a latitude of about 57° 44.933’S. The bird, likely a blue petrel (Halobaena caerulea), seen darting around the wave, is one of the many seabirds that were seen surrounding the berg. Icebergs provide a welcome resting place in an otherwise vast and open ocean.
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.
