“This photo represents the happiness in life this Vietnamese man has,” read Zachary’s entry. “He paddles around Halong Bay in Vietnam, visiting all the boats coming through these waters. When I get older, I just want to live a life where happiness is always easy to find and live a life overlooking the majestic waters of our great country. This man was more than satisfied with the life he was living. I want to be happy during my lifetime and always do anything I can to make the people around me happy.”

Zachary has won Nikon D5000 camera kit (valued at $1,699) plus a second Nikon kit and photography workshop for his school.

To view a slideshow of the judge’s other favourite entries, click here.

For more information about The Age Nikon Photo Comp, which is now open to tertiary students, click here