Council announces winners of its first Nature Photography Competition
Published on 28 May 2018
The winning entries of Council’s first Nature Photography Competition have been announced today, with the launch of a photo exhibition at the Rockhampton Regional Library.
Spectacular sunsets mirrored in the Yeppen Lagoon, views of the Region’s patchwork hills, and honeyeaters mid-flight are just some of the stunning images to take a top prize.
Council’s Environment spokesperson, Councillor Drew Wickerson, said with over 260 entries submitted, judging was no easy task.
“There is no doubt that our Region is home to a unique and magnificent natural environment, and also to some very talented photographers,” Cr Wickerson said.
“The entries submitted were outstanding to say the least and it’s been a pleasure to see locals get behind this competition, get behind their lens, and share the stunning results with us.
“There were three themes for people to explore through photography as part of the competition, as well as a professional category and a category for our young, budding photographers. The junior category saw two winners awarded, with one of our winners just five years old!
“From today until June 16, the shortlisted and winning entries will be on display at the Rockhampton Regional Library, in Bolsover Street. They’re part of a display leading up to World Environment Day, which is June 5, so be sure to stop in and have a look.
“Thank you again to all of our local shutterbugs and congratulations to our winners,” Cr Wickerson said.
Competition Winners:
Connecting with Nature Category: “Nature’s Playground” by Hayley Williamson
Celebrating our Natural Landscapes Category: “Afterglow” by Russell Prothero
Showcasing our Native Flora and Fauna Category: “Coming Home” by Rex Boggs
Professional Category: “Murray Lagoon Sunset” by Madelyn Holmes
Budding Young Photographer Category: “Rainbow over Water” by Trent Lindemann and “Green Bushland” by Claudia Brooks
Photography displays throughout June:
- Rockhampton Regional Library - 28 May -16 June
- Rockhampton Show - 13-15 June
- For Lease Space in Kern Arcade - 18-28 June
You can also see the short listed and winning entries at Council's Facebook page.