Nature’s Moods: From dramatic floods and raging bushfires to sunny skies or trees dancing in the breeze, the elements of sun, wind, rain and fire have an impact on our environment.

Your entry in this category will capture an aspect of Western Australia’s natural environment and you will need to describe in 25 words or less how your photograph reflects the above elements interacting within the environment.

Plant and Animal Habitats: Today, we are aware of the need to protect Western Australia’s rich biodiversity by preserving native animals and plants.

Your photographic entry should capture a slice of Western Australia’s living environment and feature native plants or animals. You will need to explain in 25 words or less why preserving native species of plants or animals is important.

People and the Environment: Western Australians are involved in minimising their impact on the natural environment in many ways such as planting waterwise gardens, recycling or planting vegetation to stop beach dune erosion.

Your photographic entry will depict an environmental activity and your caption will explain in 25 words or less how the activity promotes sustainable development.