Honorable Mention TIFA 2023 Nature / Aerial

Broken Moon

  • Photographer
    Steven Manolakis
  • Agency / Studio
    Steven Stanley Manolakis
  • Technical Info
    Phase One Iq4 150 Mp, Schneider Kreuznach Ls 150mm F/3.5, Iso 640, 1/2000s, F/7.1
  • Photo Date
    12th of June, 2023

This abstract aerial photograph captures a stunning combination of sand formations, coastal waters, and a vibrant red reef in the Kimberley, Western Australia. The sand formations resemble fragments of a shattered moon drifting through space.

Steven Manolakis is a photographer based in Sydney. His images of Australian landscapes photographed from above provide a unique view of what lies surrounding us. Since he began shooting in 2018, Steven has earned more than 90 international photography awards, commendations, and honourable mentions. The most notable accolades include winning placements in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, the IPA, Siena Awards, and Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers. His work has been published in The Eye of Photography, Australian Photography, and All About Photo magazines.