A Curtin University National Science Week photo competition is providing amateur photographers with the chance to celebrate the beauty of WA\u2019s bush, beaches and backyards.<\/p>\n
The competition, open to people of all ages, runs until 7 August.<\/p>\n
Curtin\u2019s Associate Professor Grant Wardell-Johnson said the competition aimed to increase awareness of WA\u2019s biodiversity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith areas such as the South West \u2014 the only biodiversity hotspot in Australia \u2014 there are many opportunities for amateur photographers to showcase its uniqueness,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
John Curtin Gallery Director, Christopher Malcolm, said the program would also encourage greater understanding of the significance of the environment to artistic works.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe natural environment has always been one of the greatest inspirations to works of art,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEntrants will be able to find out exactly how art and the environment can work together.\u201d<\/p>\n
The photo competition has three categories: Beach, Bush, and Backyard. Anyone can enter by uploading a photo on the website\u00a0with a title and short description of how the image showcases WA biodiversity.<\/p>\n
Prizes include iPads for each of the category winners, and will be announced on 23 August.<\/p>\n
National Science Week runs between 14 and 22 August and is designed to increase awareness and interest in science throughout Australia.<\/p>\n