Alexandrina’s most ‘treasured’ region was captured through the artistry of local, budding photographers at last Friday’s Langhorne Creek photography competition.
In its second year, the competition, held at Vineyard Road Cellar Door, provides a platform for anyone over the age of 18 to showcase their photographic abilities and the unique beauty of the region.
While fewer entries were received this year, the talent was at its peak, with the following locals shortlisted for the top 10:
- Like This Pot by Karen Davis
- Tom’s Illawarra Calf by
Annabel Follett
- Pretty in Pink by Christine Frizell
- Buildings of Bleasdale Wines by
Paula Furlani
- Step Road Holy Grail by
Christine Frizell
- Panorama by Alan Bevan
- Hunting in Your Vineyard by Bantvlajay Prabhu
- Bremer River by Phil Gold
- Encased By Leaves by Judi Thies
- Magical Morning at Milang by Christine Frizell
The quality of entries made it difficult for judge Jon Burke to choose a winner.
“I spend a lot of time filming and doing imagery down here, (and) a lot of these photos are fantastic and quite a lot better than the things I take,” he said.
“There was probably a good 20 or so (photos) that could’ve been in this last 10, and it is really hard to make a choice.
“I was looking for things that were probably in the mood of the area – that was something that had an impact.
“You can see in these finalists here, (the photos) really do reek of the area – you just about feel the cabernet pouring off the photos.”
However, it was Christine Frizell’s Step Road Holy Grail that stood out from the rest, taking the $1000 first place prize.
Paula Furlani’s Buildings of Bleasdale Wines came second, while Ms Frizell also took out third with Magical Morning at Milang.
“It’s the biggest thrill I’ve had in photography,” Ms Frizell said.
“I’ve only taken (photography) up a few years ago… just to have three in the finals is amazing.”
Ms Frizell said her photos attempt to capture a feeling, and was “proud” with the emotions her entries stirred in audiences.
“I look at that (first place) photo and it just does something to your heart,” she said.
Her photos will be displayed at an upcoming Bremerton exhibition in September.
Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes said the competition helped promote Langhorne Creek and looked forward to seeing what future entries hold.
“We love Langhorne Creek – anybody that knows me knows I get criticised for talking too much about it,” he said.
“It’s things like this competition that help us to sell this region to the world… and promotes what we (have), which is so special to us… council is absolutely delighted to sponsor it.”
