Presenting the winners and runner ups of the annual South Australian Ranger Association photo competition, congratulations to all and thank you to everyone who entered. The competition is a wonderful showcase of the amazing scenery our protected area workers have the privilege to work and holiday in!
Over 100 photos were entered and photos were exhibited at the Annual Migration event in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park in August 2022. Winners were chosen based on the most popular photos voted by the attendees of the conference in a ballot and were announced at the Director's Dinner of the migration. Our overall winner James Tomlinson was awarded the grand prize of 2 nights accomodation at Grindell's Hut in Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges NP. All other category winners and runner ups will receive special SARA merch prizes including calendars!
If you love these photos as much as we all do - look out for special SARA merchandise showcasing these pics - especially the 2023 SARA Calendar.
Overall Winner
James Tomlinson Snow, Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP
Flora category
Winner - Emma Blythman Sunrise, Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP
Runner up - Aislinn McAleer Family of Veined Spider Orchids, Para Wirra CP
Fauna category
Winner - Andrew Burnell Jussssssst cruissssssin, St Francis Island WP
Runner up - Jen Pitman Cleland resident, Cleland NP
Landscape category
Winner - Steph Cole
Gorgeous colours, Alligator Gorge, Mount Remarkable NP
Runner up- Karl Hillyard
Green, blue and orange tones on the Dutchman, Dutchmans Stern CP
Fire & Extreme Weather category
Winner- James Tomlinson Snow, Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP
Runner up- Emma Blythman
Ominous clouds over West Cape, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes NP
Heritage, Culture & People category
Winner - Jared Pippos
Handmade, Antro shearing shed, Bimbowrie CP
Runner up - Brent Lores
Follow the Rainbow, Cape Spencer Lighthouse, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes NP
Coast & Marine category
Winner - Elly Schultz
Land meets the sea, Great Australian Bight Marine Park
Runner up - Emma Blythman
Golden Hour, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes NP
Odd shots category
for photos that don't meet the specifications or fit in a category
Winner - Aislinn McAleer
Bright and beautiful Russula mushroom, Deep Creek NP
Runner up - Erik Dahl
Fly feeding on Wiry Podolepis, Karte CP
