Michelle Gapes, The elegance and resilience of Bruny Island bull kelp (ANIMAL & NATURE 2024)

These images capture the striking beauty of bull kelp, a majestic seaweed that thrives along the rugged coastline of Bruny Island. The intricate patterns and vibrant colours of the kelp dance gracefully in the surf while hanging on to enormous and harsh rocky outcrops.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.