A passion for photography and an eye for detail have resulted in this year’s winning photo entry in the Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s 2021 photo competition open category.
The photographer behind the spectacular image of a sunset over Mullinger Swamp near Naracoorte was John Carter who said the area was a great place for photography as its still waters offered a myriad reflections and photographic opportunity.
Mr Carter’s interest in photography stems from his teenage years and he finds photography a relaxing pastime from a busy workplace at Teys in Naracoorte.
The theme for the Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s 2021 photo competition was ‘Our Changing Landscape’ and entries showcased how the photographers see the region’s landscape in the past, present and into the future.
Entrants were asked to focus on and tell a story about the Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s priorities of sustainable primary production, water, biodiversity, plants, animals and education of the community to sustainably manage landscapes.
Limestone Coast Landscape Board engagement and communications team leader Andrea Bartetzko congratulated this year’s photographic submissions.
“The scope and quality of entries has been outstanding,” she said.
“With well over 230 entries showcasing the Limestone Coast, the judging panel did not have an easy task of selecting the winners.
“The photo competition is a great way for the Limestone Coast community to connect with country, explore and capture what is unique about our spectacular region.”
Mr Carter and the other winners will share in some great prizes and selected photos will feature in a range of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s publications and social media platforms.
This year’s competition had two categories:
•Open Winner: John Carter
•2nd Place: Nat-Ahley
•3rd Place: Dion Hetherington
Under 18 Category
•U18 Winner: Luke Bald
•2nd Place: Jadon Wilke
•3rd Place: Jadon Wilke
•School Prize- Allendale East Area School
Visit www.landscape.sa.gov.au/lc to see the gallery of winners and honourable mentions.
