Rangers showcase photographic artistry in South Australia, 2025

We are delighted to unveil the winners of the 2025 South Australian Ranger Association photo competition, capturing the breathtaking beauty of South Australia’s parks and reserves through the eyes of those who know these places best, our dedicated SARA members. Each winning image offers a unique glimpse into the diverse landscapes and wildlife that make our state so special.

From sweeping vistas of rugged terrain to intimate close-ups of diverse wildlife, these stunning photographs highlight the incredible work and keen observation skills of our members. These winning shots will be featured in our upcoming calendar to inspire and delight throughout 2026 as each month unfolds a new masterpiece.

Congratulations Ranger Sam Correll for taking out the overall prize with his outstanding photo titled ‘Angry Thundercloud the Apostlebird’ taken in Brookfield Conservation Park! Sam won the Portrait category with this photo and it was also voted the most popular photo by attendees of the Annual Migration held in August in the Limestone Coast at Southend.

Stay tuned to our Facebook members group and Instagram pages to learn more about the stories behind these beautiful shots and the SARA members who captured them.

A heartfelt thank you to all our members who participated and shared their extraordinary photos. We hope these images inspire and remind us all of the beauty and importance of preserving our parks and reserves.

Overall Winner

Sam Correll at Brookfield Conservation Park

Angry Thundercloud the Apostlebird

Flora & Fungi

1st Place Sam Correll at Flinders Chase National Park

Spooky Shost fungi

2nd Place Sam Correll at Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area

Orange bell-climber

Fauna

1st Place Steven Dunning at Scott Creek Conservation Park

Southern Brown Bandicoot

2nd Place Max Winnen at Hope Valley reservoir

Jumping Spider eyeing the camera

Landscape

1st Place Cath Bell at Dutchman's Stern Conservation Park

Dutchman's colours

2nd Place Aislinn McAleer at Calperum Station, Riverlans

Creeping Money flowers in full bloom after floods

Fire & Extreme Weather

1st Place Sam Correll at Bay of Shoals

Thunderstorm over the water

2nd Place Suzanne Pexton at Cape Borda lighthouse

Smoke plume from Robe township

Marine & Coast

1st Place Max Winnen at Searcy bay, West coast

Turbulent blue waters

2nd Place Sam Correll at Flinders Chase National Park

The remote west coast with a lone White-faced heron.

Heritage, People & Culture

1st Place Sam Correll at Cape Borda lighthouse

BANG! with Ranger Mick out west

2nd Place Volker Scholz at Vulkathunha - Gammon Rangers National Park

Illinawortina Ruins

Portrait

1st Place Sam Correll at Brookfield Conservation Park

Angry Thundercloud the Apostlebird

2nd Place Emma Blythman at Sellicks Beach

Coast meets land