Images of Jirdarup 2021
The success of our inaugural photography competition in 2020 inspired us to do it all again. This time 643 photographs were entered, with 104 entries for the new ‘Black Cockatoos’ category (sponsored by The Hon Hannah Beazley, MLA for Victoria Park). As a bonus, we organised a Nature Photography Walk & Talk workshop in September and a special Jirdarup history display for the exhibition. The Town of Victoria Park provided an Arts Grant to assist with the 3-week exhibition and Awards Night in December 2021.
Once again, the project was popular with the local community, schools, politicians and business sponsors. The quality of photos, community participation and enthusiasm exceeded our highest hopes.
Winners and sponsors
Congratulations to the talented winners of the ‘Images of Jirdarup 2021’ photography competition. First prize in each category was $400 cash and $100 for second prize, courtesy of our valued sponsors.
Waldecks Garden Centre Bentley FLORA Award
1st prize ‘Jewelled Tentacles’ by Kerry Whitworth
2nd prize ‘Buddies’ by Beth Baker
Biologic Environment Survey FAUNA Award
1st prize ‘Friends of Foes?’ By Emma Jones
2nd prize ‘Waiting for a Friend’ by David Ashley
Perth NRM LANDSCAPE/HABITAT Award
1st prize ‘Canopy and Glade’ by Richard Goodwin
2nd prize ‘Reach for the Sky’ by David Ashley
Hannah Beazley BLACK COCKATOOS Award
1st prize ‘Together is My Favourite Place’ by Veronica McPhail
2nd prize ‘Wait your Turn’ by Diana Andersen
Beaver Tree Services JUNIOR Award
1st prize ‘Fungi Struggles’ by Juleen Abel
2nd prize ‘Mindful Meditation’ by Mara Evans
Victoria Park Vet Clinic PEOPLE’S CHOICE Award
1st prize ‘Yellow Happiness’ by Shialeigh Szymanski
2nd prize ‘Jirdarup Mischief’ by Daniel Carpenter
Four lucky entrants in the People’s Choice vote were drawn from the box to win $50 gift vouchers from Camera Electronic and Bunnings, including Takara Sahetapy, Edgar Hilliad, and Sarah Costello.
A mighty big thank you to the competition entrants and finalists, our amazing sponsors, visitors to the Gallery, the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, the Town of Victoria Park and all the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland for supporting this inspiring community project to celebrate our special patch of nature.
