Michael Harris’ winning photo Winterlong
A photograph of the trees in mid-winter has won the Forestry Corporation of NSW Sugar Pine Walk photo competition. The photograph by Michael Harris entitled ‘Winterlong’ was taken at Sugar Pine Walk before the devastating 2019-20 bushfires. Source: Timberbiz
“Sadly, this iconic location was burnt in the 2019-20 bushfires and now removed, but the photo competition has captured the beauty of the site and marks its passing,” Forestry Corporation’s Snowy Regional Manager, Dean Anderson, said.
“The stories that came with the photos were touching and it is apparent that the Sugar Pine Walk was a special place for many people.
“Photographers have each managed to catch a different aspect to the forest, and the 380 en-tries demonstrate the beauty of the former site.”
Mr Harris wins a $500 cash prize and the top 60 finalists will be showcased in a photo book and e-book commemorating the iconic walk. All finalists will be presented with a hardcopy commemorative photobook.
To find out more about the Sugar Pine Walk photo competition and recovery operations at the site, please visit www.forestrycorporation.com.au
