Rachel Moore, Held in the Rain (ANIMALS 2026)

Photographed during the wet season in North Queensland, this series follows a juvenile Rainbow Bee-eater sheltering through a severe storm. Each frame captures subtle behavioural changes, revealing the bird’s resilience and the quiet persistence required to endure these conditions.

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