Top shots http://www.byronnews.com.au/photos/galleries/top-shots-2010-photos-gallery-amazing-news-pics/ See the best photographs from our talented local snappers. <br/><br/><a href="/photos/galleries/top-shots-photo-week-gallery-amazing-news-pics/"><b>>> See the best pics from 2009</b></a> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +1100 http://media.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2010/07/23/monster_truck_australia_lismore_showgrounds_extreme_Raptors_Ramp_age_Kreg_Christensen___02_fct1024x630x38.jpg Top shots /photos/galleries/top-shots-2010-photos-gallery-amazing-news-pics/ 1 of 41, Kreg Christensen of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA drives monster truck Raptors Rampage over cars at the Lismore Showground ahead of the Extreme Monster Trucks Australia Show this weekend. Kreg Christensen of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA drives monster truck Raptors Rampage over cars at the Lismore Showground ahead of the Extreme Monster Trucks Australia Show this weekend. Photo: Jerad Williams. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:49:21 +1000 2 of 41, Clarence Valley athlete Holly Cooper, 11, started riding BMX when she was 8-years-old. Clarence Valley athlete Holly Cooper, 11, started riding BMX when she was 8-years-old. Photo: Adam Hourigan. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:38:26 +1000 3 of 41, Osprey on the lookout for a feed of fish at the Bluff at Alexandra Headland. Osprey on the lookout for a feed of fish at the Bluff at Alexandra Headland. Photo: Brett Wortman. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:47:15 +1000 4 of 41, Photo: Cathy Adams. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:04:39 +1000 5 of 41, Pupils from St Mary's Primary School competing in the Grafton Eisteddfod. Pupils from St Mary's Primary School competing in the Grafton Eisteddfod. Photo: Adam Hourigan. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:18:16 +1000 6 of 41, Clarence Valley athlete Holly Cooper, 11, started riding BMX when she was 8-years-old. Clarence Valley athlete Holly Cooper, 11, started riding BMX when she was 8-years-old. Photo: Adam Hourigan. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:38:26 +1000 7 of 41, Photo: Cathy Adams. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:04:52 +1000 8 of 41, A park bench in Stanthorpe during July. With its regular frosts and even occasional snowfalls, Stanthorpe is the perfect place for a wintry Christmas in July. A park bench in Stanthorpe during July. With its regular frosts and even occasional snowfalls, Stanthorpe is the perfect place for a wintry Christmas in July. Photo: Image courtesy Granite Belt Wine Country.. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:06:49 +1000 9 of 41, Girls of the V8 Supercars (MY0210WK). Girls of the V8 Supercars (MY0210WK). Mon, 3 May 2010 12:07:04 +1000 10 of 41, The waterspout sweeps through the town of Lennox Head. The waterspout sweeps through the town of Lennox Head. Photo: Ross Tuckerman. Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:55:05 +1000 11 of 41, Sun, 23 May 2010 16:52:08 +1000 12 of 41, Sun, 23 May 2010 18:14:16 +1000 13 of 41, Crashing out at the finishing line from the Uncle project team 11yrs, Druin Pidgeon, of Murwillumbah. Crashing out at the finishing line from the Uncle project team 11yrs, Druin Pidgeon, of Murwillumbah. Photo: Diane Essery. Mon, 17 May 2010 14:03:29 +1000 14 of 41, Mick Middleton's photo of artist Maria Mormile painting her face won first prize in the photo print category of the photography competition. Mick Middleton's photo of artist Maria Mormile painting her face won first prize in the photo print category of the photography competition. Photo: © Mick Millington. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:28:59 +1000 15 of 41, Lifesavers search the surf at Suffolk Park Beach near Byron Baywhile the family of the swimmer waits anxiously on the beach. Lifesavers search the surf at Suffolk Park Beach near Byron Baywhile the family of the swimmer waits anxiously on the beach. Photo: Jay Cronan. Wed, 12 May 2010 07:53:11 +1000 16 of 41, Isabella Evans performs in the 2010 Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod. Isabella Evans performs in the 2010 Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod. Photo: Kieran Campbell. Mon, 10 May 2010 15:44:26 +1000 17 of 41, FUEL STOP: Natalie van Zijl, of Balmoral in Sydney, takes a quick drink amid a sea of bikes during the Byron Bay Triathlon on Saturday. FUEL STOP: Natalie van Zijl, of Balmoral in Sydney, takes a quick drink amid a sea of bikes during the Byron Bay Triathlon on Saturday. Photo: Mark Stapelberg. Mon, 10 May 2010 10:32:27 +1000 18 of 41, Barbarians v Sailors 'A' Grade hockey match at Grafton. Pictured for Barbarians is Ray Loy underneath Sailor's goal keeper. Barbarians v Sailors 'A' Grade hockey match at Grafton. Pictured for Barbarians is Ray Loy underneath Sailor's goal keeper. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:03:12 +1000 19 of 41, The Queensland College of Art Photography Camp went underwater in a pool at Lake Ainsworth recently. Pictured are Zaim Zamani, Dylan Evans and Isaac Brown. The Queensland College of Art Photography Camp went underwater in a pool at Lake Ainsworth recently. Pictured are Zaim Zamani, Dylan Evans and Isaac Brown. Photo: JAY CRONAN. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:59:24 +1100 20 of 41, Making use of the rain squalls yesterday while their dad played cricket at Ulmarra Showground were Dominic, 2 and Zeke, 4, Blanch of Grafton. Making use of the rain squalls yesterday while their dad played cricket at Ulmarra Showground were Dominic, 2 and Zeke, 4, Blanch of Grafton. Photo: Debrah Novak. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:43:26 +1100 21 of 41, Queens Park in Mackay is littered with debris following Cyclone Ului. Queens Park in Mackay is littered with debris following Cyclone Ului. Photo: Peter Holt. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:40:20 +1100 22 of 41, The wind went offshore and the swell was a good size - bring on the cyclone. Waves wave of the day at Alexandra Headland. The wind went offshore and the swell was a good size - bring on the cyclone. Waves wave of the day at Alexandra Headland. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:20:37 +1100 23 of 41, Sunshine Coast's Ben Roberts scores in the corner and scores a face full of mud for his efforts at the National Touch League semi-final between Sunshine Coast and the Sydney Scorpions at Stockland Park. Sunshine Coast's Ben Roberts scores in the corner and scores a face full of mud for his efforts at the National Touch League semi-final between Sunshine Coast and the Sydney Scorpions at Stockland Park. Photo: Brett Wortman/The Daily. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:05:09 +1100 24 of 41, Photo: Harvie Allison Photography. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:40:03 +1100 25 of 41, After a frantic search on Sunday night, the body of 22-month-old toddler Conan Ruster was found in a dam just 40 metres from his family's home. After a frantic search on Sunday night, the body of 22-month-old toddler Conan Ruster was found in a dam just 40 metres from his family's home. Photo: Cade Mooney/The Daily. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:07:08 +1100 26 of 41, The Observer's Chief Photographer was provided a unique opportunity to cruise around the Fijian Islands joined by Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, his wife, Mary, and several cabinet ministers. Pictures: DERRICK DEN HOLLANDER The Observer's Chief Photographer was provided a unique opportunity to cruise around the Fijian Islands joined by Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, his wife, Mary, and several cabinet ministers. Pictures: DERRICK DEN HOLLANDER Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:38:42 +1100 27 of 41, Corey Davoll during 2nd round of the Grafton Formula Powerboat Grand Prix on the Clarence River. Corey Davoll during 2nd round of the Grafton Formula Powerboat Grand Prix on the Clarence River. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:13:08 +1100 28 of 41, #17 Zak Brown aboard his Clothing Unlimited Towoomba Honda battles through the first corner crash's to get 3rd in race 1 of the Shell Sunshine State Motocross Series at Quanda Rd, Coolum. #17 Zak Brown aboard his Clothing Unlimited Towoomba Honda battles through the first corner crash's to get 3rd in race 1 of the Shell Sunshine State Motocross Series at Quanda Rd, Coolum. Photo: Cade Mooney/The Daily. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:50:38 +1100 29 of 41, big seas big seas Photo: Brett Wortman. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:24:46 +1100 30 of 41, Maroine Anwoir paddles his surfboard along the road as the rain created a flowing river. Maroine Anwoir paddles his surfboard along the road as the rain created a flowing river. Photo: Jason Dougherty. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:56:05 +1100 31 of 41, Big Day Out, Gold Coast Sunday Jan 17th. Big Day Out, Gold Coast Sunday Jan 17th. Photo: DAVID NIELSEN. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:01:24 +1100 32 of 41, Citizen of the Year Evelyn Gane helps Ash Benfield, Anthony Holmes show off goanna pulling for the crowd. Citizen of the Year Evelyn Gane helps Ash Benfield, Anthony Holmes show off goanna pulling for the crowd. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:26:54 +1100 33 of 41, Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:42:45 +1100 34 of 41, Surf lifesaver John Hamrey helps a surfer out of the water as large sees crash into the coastline at Yeppoon. Surf lifesaver John Hamrey helps a surfer out of the water as large sees crash into the coastline at Yeppoon. Photo: Chris Ison/Rocky Morning Bulletin. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:41:18 +1100 35 of 41, Photo: Crystal Spencer. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:46:25 +1100 36 of 41, The Waratah defence swoops on Queensland Red player Luke Morahan as he makes a run down the sideline. The Waratah defence swoops on Queensland Red player Luke Morahan as he makes a run down the sideline. Photo: CATHY ADAMS. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:02:07 +1100 37 of 41, Coby Powell, 5 months old. ALLAN REINIKKA AR26/0110/1 Coby Powell, 5 months old. ALLAN REINIKKA AR26/0110/1 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:04:35 +1100 38 of 41, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:33:43 +1100 39 of 41, Photo: Crystal Spencer. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:34:07 +1100 40 of 41, Kingscliff firefighters Dallas Miller, Lucas Herrington, Scott Whitfield and David Sommerville celebrating Australia Day. Photo: Crystal Spencer/Tweed Daily Kingscliff firefighters Dallas Miller, Lucas Herrington, Scott Whitfield and David Sommerville celebrating Australia Day. Photo: Crystal Spencer/Tweed Daily Photo: Crystal Spencer. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:14:10 +1100 41 of 41, Grafton Pony Club president Alan Watkins and president of the users group Alan Stewart look at the damage to the Pony Club sheds after a mini cyclone tore through the area. Grafton Pony Club president Alan Watkins and president of the users group Alan Stewart look at the damage to the Pony Club sheds after a mini cyclone tore through the area. Photo: Gary Nichols. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:11:42 +1100