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Ephemera Photography Competition

Ephemera Photography competition has now closed.

Congratulations to the following winners!

Open Winner (18 years and over): Deborah Belcastro
Judges comments Not only was this a well composed photograph, but it also brought together the artwork and concept of the exhibition and the environment it occupies. It maintains a colourful energy, whilst adding a brooding overlay and depth.

Open Winner (18 years and over): Deborah Belcastro

Judges comments

Not only was this a well composed photograph, but it also brought together the artwork and concept of the exhibition and the environment it occupies. It maintains a colourful energy, whilst adding a brooding overlay and depth.

Open Runner up (18 years and over): Sandip Kamath
Judges comments Our judge Rob Parsons, said that he ‘Loved the connection between the real and surreal. The way the photographer has composed the image brings home the concept of the image. The image shows how the people in the artwork enjoy the scenery and how we as people enjoy the artwork in its location. The use of depth of field to maintain the separation between the natural environment and the artwork is also well executed’.

Open Runner up (18 years and over): Sandip Kamath

Judges comments

Our judge Rob Parsons, said that he ‘Loved the connection between the real and surreal. The way the photographer has composed the image brings home the concept of the image. The image shows how the people in the artwork enjoy the scenery and how we as people enjoy the artwork in its location. The use of depth of field to maintain the separation between the natural environment and the artwork is also well executed’.

Youth Winner (17 years and under): Kodie Freeman
Judges comments Rob commented, ‘The concept showed a high level of creative thought in the composition of the image. It was well executed, so that the viewer would be convinced of the mirror effect’.

Youth Winner (17 years and under): Kodie Freeman

Judges comments

Rob commented, ‘The concept showed a high level of creative thought in the composition of the image. It was well executed, so that the viewer would be convinced of the mirror effect’.

Youth Runner up (17 years and under): Eli Stuart
Judges comments Our judge Rob Parsons commented that Eli’s image ‘showed a strong use of composition and effective use of contrasting colour to produce a dynamic image. The inclusion of the signage was well placed within the composition and its symbolism added to the contrasting nature of the image as a whole’.

Youth Runner up (17 years and under): Eli Stuart

Judges comments

Our judge Rob Parsons commented that Eli’s image ‘showed a strong use of composition and effective use of contrasting colour to produce a dynamic image. The inclusion of the signage was well placed within the composition and its symbolism added to the contrasting nature of the image as a whole’.

About the Judge, Rob Parsons

Rob Parsons, Through the Looking Glass Studio

Rob Parsons is a professional photographer, based in Townsville with Through The Looking Glass Studio.

Rob is one of Australia’s most innovative and respected photographers. Qualified with an Associate Diploma of Arts majoring in photography and with more than two decades of experience providing professional imaging services, Rob’s expertise and passion lie in the mining, commercial, industrial and advertising streams. He has provided imagery for local, national and international clients including Glencore, Australian Government departments that are federal, state and local as well as AECOM, DHA, RPS, Hutchinson Builders, James Cook University and more.

Having founded Through The Looking Glass Studio in 1996, he has built it to be one of the largest and most respected providers of photography, videography, time-lapse and drone imaging services in Northern Australia today.

Rob has a passionate belief in Northern Australia and the integral part it plays in the prosperity, both physical and cultural, of the Nation. He is an avid supporter of arts and culture within our community and is grateful for his chance to contribute to its growth in every way.

Through the Looking Glass

**2019 Strand Ephemera Photographic Competition winners**

Under 18 years: Joshua Wyllie
Judges comments Rob said “This was a standout piece with balanced composition, and was thoughtful in its juxtaposition of elements. It eliminated background clutter and isolated the subject perfectly.
18 years and over: Wesley Graffin
Judges comments “This image shows thoughtful planning, and effective execution. The composition is well contained within the frame through the path they’ve chosen with the boxes, creating movement through the image. It is a fun and vibrant interpretation of the artwork.

Under 18 years: Joshua Wyllie

Judges comments

Rob said “This was a standout piece with balanced composition, and was thoughtful in its juxtaposition of elements. It eliminated background clutter and isolated the subject perfectly.

18 years and over: Wesley Graffin

Judges comments

“This image shows thoughtful planning, and effective execution. The composition is well contained within the frame through the path they’ve chosen with the boxes, creating movement through the image. It is a fun and vibrant interpretation of the artwork.