Amateur and professional photographers of all ages are invited to capture the essence of Whale Watching, during the Southern Right Whale’s annual migration to the waters of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the Prints of Whales Photographic Competition.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE!

WINNERS of the PRINTS OF WHALES 2009!

The judging panel was astounded by both the number of ‘hero’ shots taken of whales along the Fleurieu. With more than 70 images submitted by both local and international photographers, deciding on the outright winners was a mammoth task.

In the ‘Whales Ahoy’ category which, focused on photographs of whales in the waters of the Fleurieu Peninsula, the 10 finalist images were taken by: Carol Brown, Robert Dunn, John King, Gary Riley, Graham Scheer, Elizabeth Steel-Collins, and Rick Sullivan.

Carol Brown was award the major prize of $1000.00 cash which was proudly sponsored by the South Australian Whale Centre.

In the ‘Winter Watching’ category which focused on photographs that captured the essence of whale watching on the Fleurieu, the 10 finalist images were taken by: Wendy Springhall, Diana Rogers, Beth Nixon, Robert Dunn, Philip Caballero, Sandra Caballero and Carol Brown.

Robert Dunn was awarded the major prize of $1000.00 cash which was proudly sponsored by Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism.

The People’s Choice Award, saw the general public vote for their favourite image. Votes, which came from across the globe, were tallied on Saturday. Elizabeth Steele-Collins announced as the winner and awarded a $300.00 cash prize and gift basket.

The talented prize winners were not the only ones to benefit from the competition. Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism and the South Australian Whale Centre will, as part of the terms of entry, be able to utilise the images to promote whale watching within the region.

The South Australian Museum’s Mammal Department is also a ‘winner’. They will be provided with more than 2,000 images of whales (made up from additional photographs collected by the entrants throughout the season).

The Museum will eventually use the images to identify and name each individual whale, recording their visitation and calving rate each season.

Natalie Perkins, Coordinator of the South Australian Whale Centre, closed the proceedings by thanking the event sponsors, and announcing “The City of Victor Harbor has already approved the inclusion of the competition on the 2010 calendar of events.”

She went on to say that planning for the 2010 competition had already commenced. “We have already been discussing adding more category options with our major sponsor Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism and as such anticipate the 2010 competition will attract more attention from both participants and nature lovers alike.”

How to Enter:

• Take your photograph, remembering to record the date time and location.

• Read the terms and conditions and complete the entry form and additional documentation if required.

(Please note a separate entry form must be completed for each photograph being entered, with no more than 3 entries per person.)

• Print an A4 full colour print for each image submitted. (Please do not mount the image). Ensure each item is clearly marked with entrant’s name and contact details.

• Copy your images to CD – images must be taken at 3 Megapixels (2048 x 1536) or greater.

• Clearly label the CD and A4 print with entrants name and contact details.

• Please send the entry form, A4 print(s), CD and talent release forms (if any) to:

South Australian Whale Centre

Prints of Whales Photographic Competition
PO BOX 11
Victor Harbor SA 5211

Downloads:

	Entry Form		Talent Release Form
	Fleurieu Peninsula Boundary Map		Conditions of Entry

Important Dates:

Eligibility:

The competition is open to both professional and amateur photographers. Photographs must be taken on the Fleurieu Peninsula and meet the regulations defined in the conditions of entry. To enter the photographer is required to read and accept the competition’s Conditions of Entry. Entries must be submitted by 5pm, 31st October 2009. Late entries will not be considered.