Expressions of interest: Hot shots from 2023’s National Photographic Portrait Prize
From intimate family studies to an entertainer who beat the odds, these portraits nail the essence of their subjects.
- by Sally Rawlings
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- by Sally Rawlings, Barry Divola, Konrad Marshall, Melissa Singer, Nicole Abadee and Dani Valent
The art of war: Ukraine’s stamps of approval on Russian setbacks
Ukraine’s post office has found a fresh way to commemorate victories against Russia.
- by Sally Rawlings
Bouncing back: tales of the unexpected from the Black Summer bushfires
Nearly two years on, the recovery continues – and new side-effects emerge – for those scorched by the 2019-20 bushfires.
- by Sally Rawlings
Exposure: capturing memories of child's play
While some are stirred by the 'love locks' left on Paris bridges, photographer Steven Siewert found toys on an overpass more moving.
- by Sally Rawlings
Exposure: a leap into the unknown
While Bangarra Dance Theatre's Tyrel Dulvarie is a beautiful dancer, that's not what photographer Daniel Boud wanted to capture.
- by Sally Rawlings
Exposure: a bird's eye view of our local wildlife
As a cocky eyeballed her from a Sydney cliff-edge, this photographer realised how fortunate Australians are.
- by Sally Rawlings
Exposure: capturing the dancing poise of plants
For this shot, Sydney-based photographer Greg Barrett toyed with a rosebud he found one rainy day.
- by Sally Rawlings
How a cold morning shower in winter can boost your energy levels
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey describes it as "better than caffeine" and no, it won't make you sick. In fact, it's likely the opposite.
- by Sally Rawlings
Two of Us: The pole dancing champions propping each other up in life
Physiotherapist Jude Perrett, and school teacher Amy Davidson, met at a pole-dancing class in 2013. They’ve since been Australian champions at their sport.
- by Sally Rawlings
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