Spotted Handfish 2 "Endangered" by Tasha Waller birds the name is derived from

the name is derived from the Latin laurus for the resemblance of the leaves to laurel

The reference images used for this drawing were captured by nature photographers Micheal Eastwell (possum) and Tatiana Gerus (waratah)

Square format is a cropped version & does not include Place names

I would no longer be there to make things right

The lighthouse was photographed in Wollongong NSW

Spotted Handfish 2 "Endangered" by Tasha Waller birds the name is derived from"Endangered" is a poignant tribute to the critically endangered spotted handfish, a unique species endemic to Tasmania. This colour pencil drawing, rendered on black paper, captures the delicate beauty and the urgent plight of this remarkable fish, based on an image captured in the River Derwent, its natural habitat. In this piece, the spotted handfish is depicted with meticulous detail, showcasing its distinctive spotted pattern and the unusual, hand