Hamish Burrell, Beauty, Not A Beast (ANIMAL & NATURE 2022)

Southern Cassowarys are considered the most dangerous bird in the world, but most attacks are when people are trying to feed them, or when people provoke or attack the bird first. I wanted to show the beauty in these misrepresented birds with a series of portraits highlighting their amazing colours and textures. People should admire and respect these wild animals from afar. They play an essential role in maintaining healthy rainforests with their seed dispersing abilities.

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