“‘Focus on Australia’ is proof that anyone can take outstanding images worthy of publication with a LUMIX. The possibilities for amateur photographers to shoot photos that will astound you are endless.”

Just some of the winners who have submitted amazing shots are cruise boat captain Michael Taylor’s shot of a King Penguin rookery on far-flung Macquarie Island (LUMIX TZ7); an image from inside the barrel at Sunshine Beach Queensland from young surfer Casey Ripper (FT2); and Lan Nguyen’s stunning panorama of rock formations on the Great Ocean Road (LX3).

Self-proclaimed “photo tragic”, Ray Martin, said he felt honoured to be part of the LUMIX Life team.

“Taking great photos is a bit like good journalism.  It’s about being curious and enthusiastic, about observing and about story telling – with pictures rather than words. The idea behind this book is to show how easy and fun it can be to take fantastic photos of publishable quality with your LUMIX,” he said.

‘Focus on Australia’ is available now throughout Australia in all good bookstores or online at www.kenduncan.com for $59.95RRP.

Proceeds from the sale of ‘Focus on Australia’ will be used to help fund ‘Walk a While’, an indigenous arts educational program which gives indigenous youth access to training and technology in the areas of photography, film and music.

Check out the winning entries at www.lumixlife.com.au/photogalleries