Looking Thru the Lens: Photography Competition

Is a photographic competition just for young people who live in the City of Canning

By taking photos within the City of Canning to show biodiversity you could be eligible for some great prizes and have your photo displayed at an exhibition at Riverton Library.

We are asking our young people to look around the City of Canning and take photos of places and spaces showing biodiversity. We would like to create greater awareness of just what is in our local environment.

Grab your phone or camera and show us what the natural environment means to you! Check out the fine print below.

Terms and Conditions

1. Entry is open to young people aged 8 to 18 years who reside in the City of Canning.

2. Photographs must be taken within the boundaries of the City of Canning. Photographs should show natural areas in local parks or in your own backyard.

3. The competition commences Monday 14 June 2021 and closes 5pm Friday 20 August 2021 Only entries received by this date and time will be accepted.

4. Photographs submitted must be the entrant's original work and must not have been published previously.

5. No images of people

6. All entries should be accompanied by four key pieces of information:

   Your name

   Title of the photograph

   A brief description of the work – what is your photograph saying?

   Whether the entrant consents for the City to retain the image for use in future publications (website/social media/print collateral etc.).

7. All submissions must be submitted via yoursaycanning.com.au

8. Submissions must be a minimum of 300dpi. When taking photos on your mobile phone, ensure it is on the highest resolution setting. Photos will be printed out at approximately A4 size.

9. Please name your photo file with the following convention: First name, Surname, Photo Title.

10. Up to two entries per person only. Please make each submission separately with your name, title and description.

11. All entries will be displayed at an exhibition at the Riverton Library from Tuesday 31 August to Saturday 11 September 2021.

12. Winners will be awarded their prizes at the conclusion of the exhibition on Saturday 11 September Winners will be notified by email and/or phone prior.

13. Winners will be invited to an award ceremony at Riverton Library on 11 September 2021 at 3.30pm.

14. Entries will be judged by a judging panel and by people’s choice.

15. Categories and prizes are as follows:
    8 years to 11 Years – Voucher to the value of $100 plus a canvas print of your photo
    12 Years to 14 Years – Voucher to the value of $100 plus a canvas print of your photo
    15 Years to 18 Years – Voucher to the value of $150 plus a canvas print of your photo. 
    People’s choice award – Voucher to the value of $150 plus a canvas print of your photo. (There will be one overall People's Choice award) Plus additional prizes of SUP rental vouchers 

16. Respect wildlife – In order to avoid parent birds abandoning their nests, please do not take photos of birds or baby birds in the nest.

17. Please be respectful of natural areas and avoid causing any harm or damage to wildlife and vegetation.

18. Please ensure your safety when taking photos and be mindful of hazards including snakes.

For more information or if you have issues with your submission, please call CREEC on 9461 7160 or email creec@canning.wa.gov.au

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