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This photograph makes me appreciate my vision as I can take in all the beauty of the world. In this case a flower, which is so intricate, so delicate and beautiful. It is such a small part of the world, but sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses! Michelle Kneipp, Carlton VIC. Open Category
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Close your eyes. Hear your children splashing up the stream, feel the warm sunshine, smell the fresh air. It is beautiful. Now open your eyes and be lost for words at the richness the gift of sight adds to life. Katrina Higgins, Camp Hill QLD. Optometrist Category
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One of the most beautiful photographs taken during a tour of New Zealand. Mother Nature is unsurpassable when it comes to beauty in the eye of the beholder. To be able to see the Mirror Lakes in all their glory is truly a blessing in itself. Donna Horrocks, Maryborough, QLD. Open Category.
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I came to photography late in life but it has become so important, at the age of 61 I learned to see, not just to look. I can think of no more fitting image than this owl, clear bright eyes and wisdom. What more could you ask for? Peter Linton, Nerang QLD. Open Category.
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The gorgeous eyes of my kitten are huge. She needs to learn so much about her world and most of her knowledge will come from what those beautiful eyes see. For me, looking into her eyes reminds me to take a minute to appreciate all the wonders I see everyday in my world.
Dana Roser, Nerang, QLD - Open Category
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Walking along a densely shaded path I saw this frangipani flower being hit by a ray of sunshine. Having poor eyesight, and Macular Degeneration in the family, has taught me to stop and appreciate the appreciate the little things like the intense colour in this photo. Will Bassett, Toowong, QLD - Family member with MD Category.
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Some scenes, are quiet, sometimes motionless. What a blessing to be able to stop tim e just long enough to appreciate how vistas can change in a moment, how moments can be amplified by the colours and light around them. This is always the time I appreciate the gift of sight the most. Melissa Ison-Poor, Hamersley
WA - Open Category
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I am so grateful to be able to SEE my beautiful daughter enjoy everything life has to offer. K Dallas, Bilambil Heights NSW – Open Category
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The reason I have taken this photo was because I was lucky enough to go and see the Maheno Shipwreck. I love to see things and it is disappointing that others have not had the wonderful experience that I have. J O’Hanlon, Aitkenvale QLD – Junior Category
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I have always appreciated the beautiful scenery we have in Australia and have loved showing it to my sons. Having worked with the blind in the past - I appreciate what a precious gift sight is. Angela Nicklin, Salisbury Heights SA. Open Category
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Recently holidaying in Ballina Freda could sit on our balcony and see the Marina with colourful yachts, the Ferry Richmond Princess, the Richmond River's beautiful colours, the lovely sky edged with clouds on the distant horizon, the greenery of the river banks, giving her a true sense of peace and deep appreciation of the irreplaceable Gift of Sight. Ken Ansell, Blackmans Bay TAS. Optometrist Category
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Leaving work one day, this fairy hotel toadstool caught my eye, so I stopped to snap it up, it reminds me of my childhood when fairies were real and only children could see them, making adult me appreciate my vision all the more. Because now I can't see the fairies but can still see the beauty in life. Judith Collins, Beechworth VIC. Open Category
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This is my beautiful cat. She doesn’t touch the fish just loves to watch them move. I have AMG am have been treated by a wonderful ophthalmologist with Lucentis for three years, and hope a recent bleed will recover as before as I am alone and love my animals and hope. Philippa Thorn, Salter Point WA. Open Category
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I'm a photographer, so where would I be without my eyes? I see everything through a lens, even when I don't have one with me. I've recently returned from a trip to France and the sights I saw were so inspirational, I took over 4000 photographs! I also love good design and architecture, so this picture blends the two. Vivienne Ward, Pelaw Main NSW. Open Category
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