As part of the library’s July School Holiday Program, Charles Sturt residents aged 4 to 14 years were invited to share their photographs of their favourite place in nature or an artwork created using natural materials.
The program included take home nature play, art and microscope kits from the library which inspired many of the submissions.
View the submissions below
Artist name: Annabel Age: 12 | Artist name: Annabel Age: 12 |
Artist name: Annabel | Artist name: Annabel |
Artist name: Annabel Age: 12 | Artist name: Annabel Age: 12 |
Artist name: Annabel | Artist name: Annabel |
Artist name: Annabel | Artist name: Annabel |
Artist name: Aiden | Artist name: Mochi |
Artist name: Jessica | Artist name: Jessica |
Artist name: Jessica | Artist name: Jessica |
Artist name: Charlotte | Artist name: Charlotte |
Artist name: Charlotte | Artist name: Charlotte |
Artist name: Charlotte | Artist name: Charlotte |
Artist name: Charlotte | Artist name: Charlotte |
Artist name: Charlotte | Artist name: Charlotte |
Artist name: Charlotte | Artist name: Yo-Yi |
Winners
Thank you to our guest community judge, Brad Lanyon.
Winner 4-6 y/o bracket - Yo-Yi 'A lovely photograph that captures the serenity of a beautiful spot to enjoy nature. The symmetry of the image, with the water on either side of the jetty gives it a nice balance. The mirroring of the top and bottom of the image with the reflection of the trees on the water continues this symmetry. Yo-Yi’s framing of the lone figure at the end of the jetty in shadow makes them feel almost a part of that natural environment, enhancing the sense of balance and calm.' | Winner 7-10 y/o bracket - Charlotte 'A beautiful photograph that uses the framing of the microscope lens to accentuate the subject matter. Very pleasing colour palette from the light violet of the flower petals through to the rich yellow of the pollen. Even the light hitting the barrel of the lens adds to the image. Excellent exposure of the subject throughout the entire image. Brilliant focus with sharpness on the individual pieces of pollen on the anthers in the foreground. The way the focus falls off from the petals in the top of the frame contrasts nicely to sharp focus of the pollen below. Lovely work. I would frame this and put it on my wall. Where can I buy a print?' | Winner 11-14 y/o bracket - Aiden ‘A fantastic photo capturing a Pelican in motion as it opens its beak. Brilliant framing incorporating the entire bird and its rippled reflection. Technically a complicated photograph shooting on a telephoto lens with minimal light. Aiden has mastered the exposure, contrasting the bright white feathers of the Pelican with the dark murky water and riverbank around it. Focus is also sharp on the Pelican which would have been tricky at this time of day. The sharp focus on the bird is contrasted nicely with its reflection, that naturally breaks up and softens as the water ripples closer to camera. Aiden has also shown patience with his subject matter, waiting for the perfect moment when the Pelican has faced off nicely to camera. Excellent work.' |