More than a Snapshot - Winners of the Photo Competition

Left to Right: Joseph, Nigel, Natalie & Tizia

What a tough competition to judge!!

Winners of the Eastern Regional Libraries "What's Your Story" competition gathered to celebrate and receive their well deserved prizes. The presentation was attended by Councillor Nathalie Thomas of Maroondah City Council, Joseph Cullen the CEO of Eastern Regional Libraries and the competition judges Nigel Roper and Tizia May from Croydon Camera House.

We have to say - the standard of work submitted to the competition was outstanding. It really blew us away. So from ERL, we'd like to extend a big thank you to everyone who participated and to encourage everyone who entered to keep going with their photography skills. We would also like to thank Nigel for judging the competition (not an easy task!!) and for printing the winning photos onto canvas - they looked amazing.

Here are the results for the competition:

Senior Prize
Alex, Belgrave South (Age 18) "Shadow Colour"
$200 cash prize and canvas print

Junior Prize
Jarrah, Belgrave (Age 16) "Fisheye Sunset"
$100 cash and canvas print

People's Choice Award
Aisling, Mooroolbark (Age 14) "First Steps with my new Camera"
$100 cash and canvas print

Highly Commended Senior
Katie, Wonga Park (Age 17) "Ollie & Hamish"
Nick, Boronia (Age 17) "The Basin by Night"
$50 Croydon Camera House Voucher

Highly Commended Junior
Aisling, Mooroolbark (Age 14) "First steps with my new Camera"
Harry, Lilydale (Age 13) "Beautiful Game"
$50 Croydon Camera House Voucher 

Congratulations to our Winners!!  If you haven't had the chance to view the stunning work we received, do yourself a favour and check out the entries over in our Facebook album. You won't be disappointed, there is so much talent in there.

What's Your Story Photography Competition

Do you love photography? Do you have a story that can only be told with the most perfect picture? What's your story??

In celebration of Youth Week 2014, Eastern Regional Libraries will be launching the "What's your Story" Photography Competition. Tell a story with your images... Show us who or what rocks your world; what do you get up to or where you chill out. Tell us - what's your story!


Prizes
Junior Category 12-16 years: $100 cash prize + your entry printed on canvas
Senior Category 17-25 years: $200 cash prize +your entry printed on canvas
People's Choice: $100 cash prize + your entry printed on canvas
Highly Commended: $50 Croydon Camera House voucher

How to Enter
Entrants may submit two photos taken by a camera or mobile device and must write a short paragraph describing how each image tells "your story".

• Competition eligible for those aged 12 - 25 years old.
• Entrants must reside in Knox, Maroondah or Yarra Ranges Council areas and be a member of  Eastern Regional Libraries.
• Competition entry is Free.

What's Your Story Photography Competition Entry Form
Terms & Conditions

The What's Your Story Photography Competition will open midday Friday 4 April 2014. Competition closes 5:00pm Friday 2 May, 2014.

Competition will be judged by Croydon Camera House. Winners will be announced Friday, 9th May 2014.

Photography Focus - Barbara Oehring creates images with mystery

Barbara Oehring is a local photographer who strives to create images that have a sense of mystery. Her photographs have been used for various print publications, including our local Ferntree Gully News, websites,and in electronic format for educational purposes. She also creates and prints high quality greeting cards.

Barbara will show and talk about her amazing images.

Refreshments provided.

When: Tuesday 8th September 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140 or book online - Photography Focus

Cheers, Maryanne

Gardening photos across the globe with Gully Gardeners

This month's Gully Gardeners presents Paul Lucas showing his stunning gardening photographs from around the world. Paul and his wife Maureen are well known in gardening circles and are members of the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria and the Knox Garden Club. This session should appeal to all gardeners as well as those who just like to look!

All welcome. Refreshments provided

When: Thursday 1st September 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Gold coin donation please
Bookings essential phone 92948140 or book online - gully gardeners

Cheers, Maryanne

Photography Focus: learn about macros and panoramas with Roy Francis

Roy Francis is a keen amateur photographer with special passions for macro and panoramic work. His adventures in Nepal and the NT will illustrate some of his learnings. Refreshments provided.

When: Thursday 12th May 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140or book online - Photography

Cheers, Maryanne

Interested in wildlife photography? Stephen Powell shares his photos of Africa & Australia

Thursday 10th March 2:30pm -- Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully --


Stephen Powell is an Australian wildlife artist, photographer and tutor. He has traveled through Australia and Africa to gather reference for his work. Steve specialises in mammals, birds and reptiles. Join us for a very entertaining afternoon viewing these photographs. Refreshments provided.

Stephen Powell website

BOOKINGS: Free event! Bookings essential
Phone 92948140 or book online - Stephen Powell

Cheers, Maryanne

Photography Focus - Discover Europe

Denise Hibbs has just returned from a trip around Europe.  She will be showing some spectacular photographs of her travels. Come along and enjoy this presentation.  This is the last session for 2010. Refreshments provided.

When: Thursday 11th November 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Learn some easy manipulation techniques at Photography Focus

Lance Fishman showed his photographs on New Zealand in the June meeting.  Now Julie Adams will show her photographs of their trip to the South Island of New Zealand.

Julie will show you some quick and easy manipulation techniques and tips to try at home.

Refreshments provided

When: Thursday 14th October 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Photography focus - view vintage cameras from the early 1900s to 1990

Our guest speaker, Ian Carron, has had a lifetime association with the photographic industry and been a member of the Australian Photographic Collectors Society inc. since 1980.  Ian will show and talk about 8-10 pieces from his camera collection with models ranging from the early 1900s to around 1990.

When: Thursday 12th August 2:30pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140 or book online - Photography focus

Cheers, Maryanne

Literary Lunch - Meet Susan Gordon-Brown

Born and bred in Australia, Susan Gordon-Brown has close to two decades of photography experience, working at a national and international level.

Susan’s specialist area is portrait photography, where past subjects have included Stephen King, comedian Bill Cosby and blues legend BB King.

In recent years, Susan has staged well received historical photo documentary exhibitions including 56 Faces; a moving tribute to Australians who survived the 1956 Hungarian uprising and 40 Days; an exploration of cultural and religious practices of contemporary Australia.

When: Thursday 27th May 12:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Photography focus

Get the best out of your camera!  What are the elements of a good picture? Ian Patterson from the Knox Photographic Society will present a practical talk and answer your photography questions.

Refreshments provided.

When: Thursday 8th April 2pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Attention photographic enthusiasts

Come along and have a chat with Adrian from the Maroondah Photographic Society about photography, care of photos and cameras, digital vs film and a range of other topics.

When: Wednesday 24th February 7pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Cheers, Maryanne