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2024 Photo Competition:
Water In The Landscape

On Friday night, October 25, a large crowd gathered in Fitzroy Plaza to celebrate the winners of the Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) 2024 Photography Competition. The Tamworth Regional Gallery illuminated the night by projecting all 97 entries onto the "big screen" on Fitzroy Street, offering a beautiful display of our community’s talent and love for nature photography.

The theme, "Water in the Landscape," inspired local photographers to capture the natural world in all its moods and beauty, highlighting water’s essential role in our landscapes. Each entry showcased a unique perspective, creatively interpreting the theme to show water's place in our region.

David London, photographer from Quirindi, served as the competition judge, dedicating his time and expertise to select the winners. David carefully considered each photo for its artistic quality, technical skill, and how well it captured the theme.

The 2024 Photography Competition winners are:

 Juniors:

  • First Prize: Junior Erica Gidley-Baird, “The Garden After Rain”

Open:

  • First Prize: Lyn Craggs, "Early Morning Macdonald River"
  • Second Prize: Nell Chaffey, "Moonrise"
  • Third Prize: Haley Robinson, "Down by the River"
  • Fourth Prize: Brett Neiss, "Bridge View"

WINNERS

First Prize: Lyn Craggs Second Prize: Nell Chaffey Third Prize: Haley Robinson Fourth Prize: Brett Neiss First Prize: Junior Erica Gidley-Baird


In addition, we would like to recognize our Highly Commended photographers:

  • Megan Trousdale - 2024 Winter Dam
  • Marie Low - Above
  • Haley Robinson - Bendemeer Afternoon
  • Suzanne Barton - Dam
  • Lyn Craggs - Fishing at Chaffey Dam
  • Glen Mason - Cooper Creek
  • Haley Robinson - Out in the Bush
  • Tony Reid - Ned in the Middle

Highly Recommended

Glen Mason - Coopers Creek Bendemeer Afternoon Lyn Craggs - Fishing Chaffey Dam Marie Low - Above Megan Trousdale - 2024 winter dam Out in the bush Suzanne Barton - Dam Tony Reid - Ned in the middle


TRLA extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who entered this year’s competition, sharing their talent and perspective with us. Special thanks to those who joined us on Friday evening for the awards presentation and viewing event.

Looking ahead to 2025, TRLA is excited to announce another photography competition. David London has generously volunteered to host a photography workshop to help aspiring photographers prepare. We look forward to even more captivating images and community engagement next year.

Thank you again to all participants and supporters for making this event a memorable success.



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Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.

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