SHELLEY BEACH PHOTO WINS Art of wellness AWARD A neurologist’s striking underwater image of a giant cuttlefish has won the Royal North Shore Hospital’s Art of Wellness photography prize. Dr Kate Ahmad is a regular scuba diver at Sydney’s Shelley Beach and took the photo in July when the males put on mating displays. “They are huge animals about a metre in length. They change their colours, their textures and their shape while they are dancing around to impress the females,” said Dr Ahmad, who is based at Royal North Shore hospital (RNSH). “It’s honestly like being in another world.” Eighty-one images were entered into the photography prize, held at Royal North Shore Hospital. “I’m thrilled that the staff embraced this concept of the art of wellness and the interpretations highlight an incredible level of creativity in our district,” said committee coordinator Susan Day. Five photographs received high commendation, with an additional 15 selected as finalists. The full collection will be on display in the RNSH foyer until mid-October.
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‘Grace in Motion’ by Sheila Jala
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NSLHD NEWS | ISSUE 17| 19 SEPTEMBER 2025
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