Graham Purnell, ELTHAM POWER OWL (ANIMAL & NATURE 2025)

A powerful moment of quiet observation — a young owl perched safely within the hollow of an aged eucalyptus. The weathered textures of the trunk frame the bird like nature’s own sculpture, contrasting the owl’s soft white feathers with the raw, enduring bark. Captured in stillness, it’s a portrait of resilience and refuge — the harmony between life and its sheltering environment.

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