• WINNER<br/> Based in the regional mining town of Port Hedland in Western Australia, Sheldon Pettit has a passion for landscapes. His work varies from classic to urban, dark and moody as well as aerial. Last year, he was successful in various photography competitions including the Australian Professional Photography Awards and the International Loupe Awards.<br/><br/> www.sheldonpettitphotography.com
    WINNER
    Based in the regional mining town of Port Hedland in Western Australia, Sheldon Pettit has a passion for landscapes. His work varies from classic to urban, dark and moody as well as aerial. Last year, he was successful in various photography competitions including the Australian Professional Photography Awards and the International Loupe Awards.

    www.sheldonpettitphotography.com
  • JUDGES’ COMMENTS<br/> “Being able to see past the obvious and capture form, shape and texture sets the best work apart from merely technically-competent work.” <br /><br /> “Some of the entries, although technically good, felt soulless and relied too heavily on Photoshop or post-processing effects to create the mood. They felt like they were postcard images. The strongest images were far more ethereal and created an ambiance that felt like it had a narrative, and, by doing so, created a deeper meaning to the images.” <br /><br /> “I am looking for images that demonstrate not only technical excellence, but that also evoke an emotional response in the viewer - images that challenge the viewer and make them stop and think” <br /><br /> “When I’m looking at a landscape, I want to be transported. I want to feel some emotion or connection to the place. The images that stood out were the bodies of work where the artist had really applied their signature to the work.”
    JUDGES’ COMMENTS
    “Being able to see past the obvious and capture form, shape and texture sets the best work apart from merely technically-competent work.”

    “Some of the entries, although technically good, felt soulless and relied too heavily on Photoshop or post-processing effects to create the mood. They felt like they were postcard images. The strongest images were far more ethereal and created an ambiance that felt like it had a narrative, and, by doing so, created a deeper meaning to the images.”

    “I am looking for images that demonstrate not only technical excellence, but that also evoke an emotional response in the viewer - images that challenge the viewer and make them stop and think”

    “When I’m looking at a landscape, I want to be transported. I want to feel some emotion or connection to the place. The images that stood out were the bodies of work where the artist had really applied their signature to the work.”
  • FINALISTS<br/> Aurelie Beeston<br/> Aaron Citti<br/> David Curelea<br/> Michael Harris Melanie Sinclair <br /><br /> JUDGES<br/> Simon Harsent, Tony Hewitt, Paul Hoelen, Josh Holko, Richard Woldendorp. <br /><br /> Category prize: A BenQ BL2710PT monitor valued at $749.
    FINALISTS
    Aurelie Beeston
    Aaron Citti
    David Curelea
    Michael Harris Melanie Sinclair

    JUDGES
    Simon Harsent, Tony Hewitt, Paul Hoelen, Josh Holko, Richard Woldendorp.

    Category prize: A BenQ BL2710PT monitor valued at $749.
  • RUNNER-UP<br/> The ocean provides Deb Morris with inspiration; colours, varying shapes and textures. No wave is ever the same. Her passion for photography has spanned three decades, yet she has only decided to make it a career recently. Capturing fleeting moments and things that cannot be repeated is the driver for Morris’ passion in photography. <br/><br/> debmwaveart.webs.com
    RUNNER-UP
    The ocean provides Deb Morris with inspiration; colours, varying shapes and textures. No wave is ever the same. Her passion for photography has spanned three decades, yet she has only decided to make it a career recently. Capturing fleeting moments and things that cannot be repeated is the driver for Morris’ passion in photography.

    debmwaveart.webs.com
  • RUNNER-UP<br/> The ocean provides Deb Morris with inspiration; colours, varying shapes and textures. No wave is ever the same. Her passion for photography has spanned three decades, yet she has only decided to make it a career recently. Capturing fleeting moments and things that cannot be repeated is the driver for Morris’ passion in photography. <br/><br/> debmwaveart.webs.com
    RUNNER-UP
    The ocean provides Deb Morris with inspiration; colours, varying shapes and textures. No wave is ever the same. Her passion for photography has spanned three decades, yet she has only decided to make it a career recently. Capturing fleeting moments and things that cannot be repeated is the driver for Morris’ passion in photography.

    debmwaveart.webs.com
  • RUNNER-UP<br/> Melbourne-based Stuart Westmore’s growing portfolio of landscape images ranges from remote, natural environments to urban and ‘altered’ landscape. He is drawn towards altered landscape because it offers stories of constant change - decay and renewal. <br/><br/> www.skwestmore.com
    RUNNER-UP
    Melbourne-based Stuart Westmore’s growing portfolio of landscape images ranges from remote, natural environments to urban and ‘altered’ landscape. He is drawn towards altered landscape because it offers stories of constant change - decay and renewal.

    www.skwestmore.com
  • RUNNER-UP<br/> Melbourne-based Stuart Westmore’s growing portfolio of landscape images ranges from remote, natural environments to urban and ‘altered’ landscape. He is drawn towards altered landscape because it offers stories of constant change - decay and renewal. <br/><br/> www.skwestmore.com
    RUNNER-UP
    Melbourne-based Stuart Westmore’s growing portfolio of landscape images ranges from remote, natural environments to urban and ‘altered’ landscape. He is drawn towards altered landscape because it offers stories of constant change - decay and renewal.

    www.skwestmore.com

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