jodine waghorn, Guardians of Aotearoa (BLACK & WHITE 2025)

This series captures the raw intensity of New Zealand's native raptors - the morepork (ruru) and falcon (kārearea) - through intimate black and white portraits. Shot against dramatic dark backgrounds, these images reveal the piercing gaze and quiet power of two of Aotearoa's most skilled predators, emphasizing their role as enduring guardians of our native landscape.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.