Elizabeth Oxnam

I have had a long term interest in photography, however began a more serious approach in 2012. My initial motivation was to create images of the delicate terrestrial orchids that grow naturally in the south west of Western Australia. I have since expanded photography to wildlife, landscapes, and a broader range of Australian plants. I have developed an increasing emphasis on perspective, bokeh and intentional camera movement for creative abstract images. Recently I have explored aerial photography. When restricted to the home setting I have dabbled in Still Life Photography. My hope is that the images will contribute in some way to an increased awareness and conservation of the unique flora, fauna, and landscapes of Australia. A creative in camera process underpins my work.

Gear:

Full frame Canon 5D MkIV, Canon cropped frame R7. Macro, telephoto and wide angle lenses. Current mobile phone camera Samsung Galaxy 23+.

Competitions

2026: Finalist Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year Botanical category Image:Spider Orchid Trio https://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/c/npoty/gallery Image: 'Spider Orchid Trio'

2025: One of 10 winners selected for outdoor large print outdoor exhibition, Kings Park Botanical Gardens Flowers in Focus Competition. Currently displayed along the Long Vista WA Botanic Garden. Image: Pterostylis recurva (Jug Orchid).

2025: Finalist Subiaco Photography Awards. Image: 'Swimmers'

2024: Finalist Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Macro Category https://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/c/npoty/gallery Image: 'Sundew Light Show'

2022: One of 10 winners selected for outdoor large print exhibition. Kings Park Botanical Gardens Flowers in Focus Competition. Image: Brunonia australis (Blue pincushion)

2022: Finalist: City of Subiaco Photographic Awards: Image: 'Breaking Wave'

2021: One of 10 winners selected for outdoor large print exhibition Kings Park Botanical Gardens Flowers in Focus Competition. Image: Banksia cuneata, (Matchstick banksia)

2020: Shortlisted: Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Botanical Category:
https://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/c/npoty/ Image: 'Wattle Glow'

2018: Winner: Australian Photography Magazine monthly competition,Your Best Shot for the month of June 2018, Competition theme: 'The Beach'

2017: Shortlisted: Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Botanical Category:
https://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/c/npoty/ Image: 'Sun Orchid'

Membership:

BirdLife Photography, https://birdlifephotography.org.au a special interest group of Birdlife Australia https://birdlife.org.au

Image: Photographing Banksia menziesii, Western Australia. by L. Skinner April 2017