Steve Parish Publishing

Winners of Photograph Australia Calendar Competition Announced!

After two months of entries, and a month of deliberating over the wonderful selection of photos we received, we're excited to announce the winners of the Steve Parish Publishing 2012 Calendar Competition!

Head over to the Photograph Australia site to see the stunning selection of winning photos.

www.photographaustralia.com.au/calendar/

Congratulations to all the winning photographers:

• Australian wildlife - Jackson Airey & Sharon Wormleaton
• Australian flowers - Pene Stevens
• Australian Capital Territory - Jaime Dormer
• New South Wales - Mike Barnert
• Northern Territory - Scott Carr & Scott Bowman
• Queensland - Danny Dellaca
• South Australia - Larry Rindfleish
• Tasmania - Rene Martins
• Victoria - Liz Vagg
• Western Australia - John Thorpe

Steve's Slideshows

Steve has been very busy the past few months, travelling Australia to reshoot this vast continent. So far this year he's been enchanted by the Kimberley coast and the region's rugged ranges, flown over Lake Eyre (which, as you've probably heard is filling this year, creating some wonderful watery shots) and visited the stark South Australian outback and the wonderful, snow-covered Australian Alps.

He has also been in Melbourne and Adelaide, conducting kids photographic workshops and marvelling at the sheer intelligence, passion and enthusiasm of kids these days, particularly when it comes to wildlife and conservation. Next week Steve is flying to Perth and the South-West, on to Broome and again to Kimberley and then the Northern Territory. What with all that travelling and the release of his once-in-a-lifetime memoir and photographic journey of five decades, Steve Parish: 50 Years Photographing Australia, it sure has been a busy year so far!

As if that's not enough, he's also been taking some of his latest images and turning them into evocative slideshows set to the serene music of talented musician Robert Boyd. These fascinating photographs set to music provide a nice recreational break from the mundane day-to-day, so take the time to view them and reflect on your connection with nature here.

Imagine one of YOUR photos in a Steve Parish calendar!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to have one of your photographs published in a 2011 Wall Calendar.

With only three weeks left to enter, now's the time to get your entries in! Ten categories available to enter.

Competition closes on 31st July 2010. Submit your photographs at Steve's Photograph Australia website.

New England National Park 75th Anniversary Photographic Competition

How to enter

• To enter, fill in an entry form
• Read the Submission Guidelines
• Read the Full Terms and Conditions.

Please direct your enquiries to mynewenglandphotos@gmail.com

Please forward to your contacts who may be interested and use the attached poster to promote the competition if you can.

Steve's spectacular journey through the Kimberley Coast

After a long and hectic journey through the Kimberley Coast, Steve has returned briefly to share some of his spectacular images. To view the photos, follow the link below to the photo gallery.

Steve Parish Publishing supports Paddy Pallin Foundation's 'Don’t Bag the Environment' Fundraising Campaign

Paddy Pallin established the ‘Don’t Bag the Environment’ program in 1992 as a means by which they could make a positive contribution to reducing unnecessary packaging from their stores. To encourage you to support their efforts, every time you decline a bag with your purchase at Paddy Pallin, they will donate 20 cents towards a project that helps conserve Australia’s natural heritage.

‘Don’t Bag the Environment’ aims to:
• Reduce packaging waste, so that less rubbish finds its way into our bushland and waterways.
• Conserve energy resources that would otherwise be used in the manufacture of the bags.
• Reduce the use of landfill tips, thereby retaining land for native wildlife habitats.
• Support environmental projects by raising funds to assist them.
• All proceeds go directly to the nominated beneficiary, which is changed every six months.
• Naturally, you are welcome to make a personal donation at any Paddy Pallin store or at www.paddypallinfoundation.org.au

Numbat Radio-Tracking Project
From April – September 2010 all funds collected from the 'Don’t Bag the Environment' program will be donated to Numbat conservation and supporting the Numbat radio-tracking project. The Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) is Western Australia’s mammal emblem, but is sadly listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It once existed across much of southern Australia but by the 1980s only two small populations, comprising around 300 individuals, could be found in south-west Western Australia. The devastating reduction in distribution was attributed to the introduction of the European red fox, changes in fire regimes and land clearing. Recovery efforts have been implemented and include fox baiting, translocation of wild Numbats to establish new populations, and a captive-breeding program.

The recovery efforts have seen an appreciable increase in numbers and successful re-introductions into six conservation areas and two fenced sanctuaries. Despite this, the Numbat remains at risk of extinction and feral cats present a real threat to Numbat populations at present. Ongoing research initiatives from the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) include a radio-tracking project managed by Dr Tony Friend (Principal Research Scientist). The project is an annual affair that has taken place in Dryandra Woodland near Narrogin since 2006. A family of Numbats are fitted with radio-tracking collars and their movements monitored by four radio-tracking towers erected in the mother’s home range. The data collected will hopefully gain insight into the juveniles’ use of their mother’s home range prior to dispersal. Driving surveys are another key aspect of the project. As many numbats as possible are found and fitted with radio-tracking collars so they can be periodically monitored throughout the life of each Numbat to gain further information. Some of these collared Numbats are re-caught at later stages and released in other locations, while others are re-caught to supplement the Perth Zoo’s captive-breeding program. Ultimately, the radio-tracking project has many benefits for Numbat conservation efforts and will hopefully help ensure the survival of this remarkable and beautiful little marsupial.

Steve Parish Publishing is proud to support such a worthy cause and encourages you to do the same. Visit the Paddy Pallin Foundation website.

Steve Parish announces a new date at Healesville Sanctuary this July

Each year, world-renowned photographer Steve Parish takes budding photographers on an inspiring wildlife photographic journey at Healesville Sanctuary. This year, Steve will be extending his visit to include a new date, Tuesday July 27th, for tertiary students.

Learn how to capture the beauty of Australia's flora and fauna by spending a day with Steve and enjoying many special animal encounters.
 Inspiring stories, knowledge and skills are shared to equip students with the ability to take fantastic photos no matter what camera they have.

Dates for 2010:

Tues July 27th: Tertiary students
Wed July 28th: Years 5 & 6 students
Thurs July 29th: Secondary students

Time:

9.30am – 3.30pm

Cost:

$58.00 per primary and secondary student
$68.00 per tertiary student

What to bring:

Camera and spare batteries
Lunch (purchasing lunch is an option)
Appropriate outdoor attire and walking shoes

Places are strictly limited!

Bookings:
For more information or to reserve places for 2010, contact Learning Experiences on 5957 2818. Visit the Zoos Victoria Learning Experiences website to download registration forms.

Student feedback from one of Steve's workshops:
'Whitefriars students had the opportunity to enhance their photography skills first hand from one of Australia's most successful and inspiring nature photographers Steve Parish, with some close up encounters of native wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary.

It was great opportunity for aspiring young photographers to learn how Steve Parish became so successful. Steve Parish shared his knowledge and gave us some great tips to improve our skills and produce quality photographs.

It was an awesome experience that we will treasure.'

Steve Parish is teaching students at Healesville this July

If your son or daughter is interested in photography, then send them to Healesville this July to learn from Steve Parish.

Steve Parish takes on New Zealand

Steve is off to New Zealand on the 20 February 2010 for a 12-night cruise from Milford Sound to Auckland, thanks to Coral Princess Cruises.

If you've been thinking about tackling New Zealand, now might be the perfect chance, as Coral Princess Cruises are giving Steve Parish Publishing friends, families and fans 25% off the standard price of its rooms.

The below prices reflect the 25% discount.

Oceanic Discoverer                                 Twin/Double              Single traveller

Main deck (category B)                            $5692.50                   $8538.75

Main deck (category A)                            $6142.50                   $9213.75

Promenade deck   (category B)               $6967.50                   $10451.25       

Promenade deck (category C)                 $7417.50                   $11125.25

Bridge deck stateroom                            $7867.50                   $NA

The price includes:

-          Accommodation in spacious, air-conditioned staterooms – serviced daily
-          All meals, morning and afternoon teas
-          Post-mixed soft drinks
-          24 hour tea and coffee
-          Guided touring as described in the itinerary
-          Presentations by the expedition leader and guest lecturers
-          Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktails
-          Access to islands, marine and National Parks
-          Use of onboard facilities
-          Port taxes and fees

For more information, please contact: 1800 079 545 or email reservations@coralprincess.com.au

Take a cruise around the Kimberley with Steve Parish

Join Steve Parish and a maximum of just 68 like-minded guests on a 10-night Kimberley expedition cruise aboard the Oceanic Discoverer, departing Broome on 20 September 2010.

This unique and exclusive cruise will provide guests with the opportunity to travel with, and learn from, Steve Parish who will provide photography tips during the cruise as well as conducting a number of workshops to help improve your photography skills.

Photography skills will include tips on the following:

- Photography philosophy

- Connecting with nature

- Creativity

- Style and technique

- Working with light

- Designing photographs

Your cruise includes:

- Accommodation in air-conditioned state-rooms

- All meals, including morning and afternoon tea, soft drinks and coffee/tea.

- Captain's welcome and farewell cocktails

- Use of onboard facilities

- Access to islands, marine and national parks.

- Services of Steve Parish.

Prices start at $8,750 for main deck B.

For further enquiries, please contact Coral Princess Cruises on 1800 079 545 or email: kimberleyreservations@coralprincess.com.au or visit their website