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Swarm

Incredible colours and textures appear in Lake Tyrrell after the winter rains begin to subside. During this visit, I discovered a map of mainland Australia.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

Photographer of the Year

Aerial

Professional

Photographer of the Year

Abstract

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Landscapes

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Swarm

Incredible colours and textures appear in Lake Tyrrell after the winter rains begin to subside. During this visit, I discovered a map of mainland Australia.

About Artist

Mark Gray

I'm a passionate landscape photographer with a love for the outdoors and sharing the beauty of God's creation through my photography. I've been a professional for over 20 years and with my amazing team, currently operate our retail gallery on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. I specialise in traditional landscapes but also enjoy aerial photography from helicopters, planes and drones. Particularly, colourful abstracts of salt lakes, mines and braided rivers. I've never been interested in how a camera works; for me it's just a tool that allows me to capture special moments in time and share them with the world. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I believe that my work in a testament to the truth and power of God and his incredible creation. Through the ongoing support of my print collectors and workshop participants, I am incredibly grateful to be able to travel extensively almost year round and enjoy striving to capture new and original work whenever possible. I have received 605 International Awards to date. My work is collected in 35 countries world-wide. I have operated 4 retail galleries across 3 states of Australia. I have worked with many well-known brands including Microsoft, Corona Beer, BMW, Mitsubishi Motors, Fox Studios and Australian Geographic to name a few.

Mark Gray

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Aerial, Landscapes, Landscapes, Nature

Location

Australia

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