The 2020 ‘What’s Your Angle?’ Photography Competition 

​In its third year, the 2020 What’s Your Angle? Photography Competition was one for the record books. The record was broken for the most entries received, there were more Under 18 prize winners than any other year, and the exhibition attracted more than double the amount of people through the doors than in the previous two years.
 
240 people came to see the vibrant display of photographs at the CRC, many of whom came along to the exhibition opening and awards presentation on October 10.
 
One of the standout stories about this year’s competition was the amount of Under 18 entries and their high standard. Of the 33 entrants, 15 were eligible for the Under 18 category. Henry Openshaw’s image ‘Over the Beach’ came first, with Imogen Mead’s image ‘Arum Lily’ not only taking second place in this section, but also winning first place in the flora category.
 
Of the nineteen prizes up for grabs there were 12 different winners, with 6 prizes being awarded to Under 18 entries. Don Railton was awarded the top honours this year of Most Outstanding Print, for his black and white image ‘Bilbunga’. He also received 1st and 2nd places in the Landscape category.
 
Judge Michelle Wrighton came back once again this year to deliberate over the 119 photographs, that were spread across five categories. “The quality of photography just keeps improving every year. Overall, all photographs show a good understanding of using light and appropriate depth of field for the subject.” she said.
 
CRC Manager Jodi Nield said it was very pleasing to see so many come to view the display of photographs this year. “The exhibition opening on Saturday provided the CRC with an excellent opportunity to be involved with the activities of the Blooming Wild Weekend.” she said.
 
The People’s Choice award was highly competitive receiving 183 votes. The votes were spread across 67 of the entries with the final prize awarded at the end of the exhibition, going to John Price for his image ‘Moora Sunset’.
 
The prizes for this competition were sponsored by local businesses, once again the CRC thanks: Boyup Brook Co-op; Hampton Partners; Bluestone Café; Blackwood Plant Hire; The Room Hair Co; Shire of Boyup Brook.

Congratulations to all of the 2020 winners detailed below. A selection of these images will be showcased in a 2021 Calendar available at the CRC late November, 

Class A – LANDSCAPES
1st –  ‘Bilbunga’, Don Railton | 2nd – ‘Trigg Sunset’, Don Railton | 3rd – ‘Over the Beach’, Henry Openshaw
 
Class B – ANIMALS
1st –  ‘Mumma P’, Fleur Mead | 2nd – ‘Shining Bronze Cuckoo’, Shaun Welsh | 3rd – ‘Man’s Best Friend’, Kaitlyn Burke
 
Class C – FLORA
1st –  ‘Arum Lily’, Imogen Mead | 2nd – ‘Looking for Fairies’, Fleur Mead | 3rd – ‘Half Open Banksia’, Gregory Joass
 
Class D – AGRICULTURE
1st –  ‘Shearing Season’, Fleur Mead | 2nd – ‘Fetch ‘em Up’, Brooke Nield | 3rd – ‘Golden Canola’, Helen Robertson
 
Class E – Open: COMMUNITY SPIRIT
1st –  ‘Art on Wall’, Sharon Winter | 2nd – ‘Mad Hatters’, Cindy Armstrong | 3rd – ‘Thumbs Up!’, Sharon Winter
 
U/18 Runner Up Most Outstanding Print
‘Arum Lily’, Imogen Mead
                                   
U/18 Most Outstanding Print
‘Over the Beach’, Henry Openshaw

People's Choice Award
‘Moora Sunset’, John Price

Most Outstanding Print – Overall Winner
‘Bilbunga’, Don Railton
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​Judge’s Comments about this image - “I love the composition, flowing lines and simplicity of this photo. The lighting and black and white treatment is both dramatic and elegant. This image would look beautiful in many settings printed very large.”
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A very big thank you our 2020 Sponsors

A Collection of some 2020 Winners