The Spotted Minstrel
The native eastern quoll with its distinctive spotted coat beside a handmade mandolin in before a sandstone backdrop that draws on the days when courtly minstrels played to royal halls. Styled in a dramatic baroque style.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2026People’s Vote Award
Still Life
Professional
Honorable Mention
Still Life
Professional
The Spotted Minstrel
The native eastern quoll with its distinctive spotted coat beside a handmade mandolin in before a sandstone backdrop that draws on the days when courtly minstrels played to royal halls. Styled in a dramatic baroque style.
About Artist
Emma Coombes
Emma Coombes is a Tasmanian-based photographer whose work explores the emotional weight and beauty of the natural world. With a background in design and communications, she brings a refined visual sensibility to her moody, immersive images inspired by her home in Tasmania and its unique natural beauty.
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