Traces of Gondwana
Bronek Burza
It’s almost impossible to imagine that as far back as some 300 to 500 million years ago on the edges of planet Earth, some tiny mushrooms grew – the direct ancestors of Mycena interrupta. They grew at Gondwana, a monstrous continental crust, at the southern hemisphere of the Earth. About 180 million years ago, it broke into pieces that formed the present-day shape of Antarctica, Australia, South America. Although the lands where Mycena Interrupta live are now separated by oceans, this small, delightfully blue mushroom testifies to the amazing past of our planet. Photographed in the rainforest around Philosopher Fall
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.
