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Honorable Mention
Title:I am smiling
Mandrill, Mandrillus sphinx is a serious looking non-human primate. When I see his teeth showing I know it's called an appeasement smile. I wonder what he looks like when he's angry?
Biography:
Jennifere Thompson is an Australian photographer renowned for her evocative portraits of wild and endangered animals. After completing two years of full-time photographic studies, Thompson realised that commercial photography did not align with her artistic purpose. Instead, she felt compelled to turn her lens toward the natural world—particularly toward species whose survival hangs in the balance.
Deeply influenced by seeing Dr. Jane Goodall speak in Melbourne, Thompson discovered a profound connection with primates. The experience shaped both her artistic vision and her personal mission:... |
