Underwater Swimmer – Kate Richman
Love the Coast 2026
Our annual Love the Coast photography competition invites you to head to Waverley’s coastline to capture the beauty of our beaches, rocky shores and even the world beneath the waves.
This year’s photography competition invites entries for two categories:
Natural Connections: moments that showcase how people connect with natural environment, including plants, animals and natural phenomena.
Human Movements: images that capture social and recreational interactions on the coast through sporting or other activities.
How to enter
- Before entering, please ensure that you have read the Terms and Conditions.
- Submit your entry via the online form. You can submit a maximum of three entries, however entries must be submitted individually.
Win cash prizes and get your photos exhibited at the Waverley Library in February 2026. Competition closes at 5 pm on 18 January 2026.
- Winner: $300
- Runner-up: $250
- People's Choice $200
Photos will be judged by photographer Elisa Eves.
For more information, call Ale Torres on 9083 8045 or email secondnature@waverley.nsw.gov.au.
Diving into the Underwater Wilds – Alisha Nash
Lightning over Bondi – Emmanual Godard
Interrupted – James Cole
