Renowned conservation organisation Rainforest Rescue has announced the winners of their international rainforest photography competition, The Canopy Awards 2023.
Australian photographer Benjamin Maze's image of a towering myrtle beech tree from a low-angle perspective within the Blue Tiers Forest Reserve in North-East Tasmania was selected by judges for the Canopy Awards' Grand Prize.
The Canopy Awards represents the pinnacle of rainforest photography and are designed to enhance and promote the art and technical mastery of the subject, help raise awareness about the nature and culture of rainforest habitats and above all, encourage their protection.
Convened by Rainforest Rescue Ambassador Darren Jew the Canopy Awards judging panel comprised multi-award-winning nature photographer Georgina Steytler, acclaimed landscape photographer and last year's Grand Prize winner Matt Palmer, and conservationist Steven Nowakowski whose photography in the Wet Tropics has raised awareness internationally of the fragility of rainforest ecosystems.
Kristin Canning, Rainforest Rescue's Partnerships Manager, concluded, "Being a part of the Canopy Awards is a natural extension for Rainforest Rescue's partners, with the collective resources of our amazing sponsors helping to champion rainforest awareness. Their support not only made the Awards possible but shows their respective strong commitments as champions of ecologically conscious businesses."