Canon Light Awards 2015

PATIENCE is a virtue, as the old adage goes. And that’s exactly what these amateur photographers mastered to scoop their Canon Light Awards wins.

Zach Sanders from Norfolk Island (NSW) Content “A beautiful photo on so many levels. Fantastic storytelling, clever composition that not only captures the moment, the image breathes connection. You can feel it without any explanation.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

1/27Zach Sanders from Norfolk Island (NSW) Content “A beautiful photo on so many levels. Fantastic storytelling, clever composition that not only captures the moment, the image breathes connection. You can feel it without any explanation.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

2/27Silver Surfer Picture: Philip Thurston/ 2015 Canon Light Awards

Leeroy Todd from The Dawn (QLD) Sleepy Eyes “I love this image, and it really jumped out at me. The photographer has captured a very rare image – a kelpie at rest! There’s a real softness coming through. The colour composition along with its restful personality is the calm before the storm.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

3/27Leeroy Todd from The Dawn (QLD) Sleepy Eyes “I love this image, and it really jumped out at me. The photographer has captured a very rare image – a kelpie at rest! There’s a real softness coming through. The colour composition along with its restful personality is the calm before the storm.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

4/27Three Generations of Chopsticks. Picture: Alison Stewart/2015 Canon Light Awards

Nathan McNeil from Mudgeeraba (QLD) The Courage to let go “I love an image that leaves me wanting to know more. How did the jump end? How many times did it take to get this shot? How did the photographer get their shot? The timing is perfect and certainly this climber is pushing the envelope as far as he can.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

5/27Nathan McNeil from Mudgeeraba (QLD) The Courage to let go “I love an image that leaves me wanting to know more. How did the jump end? How many times did it take to get this shot? How did the photographer get their shot? The timing is perfect and certainly this climber is pushing the envelope as far as he can.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Mirza Shoaib from North Parramatta (NSW) Dancing on a Cloud! “This image is right on brief and is an absolutely gorgeous shot.. It is complex but yet still simplistic. The composition is great. The line of the horizon is slightly off angle, and I like that. It’s a nice use of silhouettes, the little girl dancing and the tree, and the light in the sky and clouds is beautiful.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

6/27Mirza Shoaib from North Parramatta (NSW) Dancing on a Cloud! “This image is right on brief and is an absolutely gorgeous shot.. It is complex but yet still simplistic. The composition is great. The line of the horizon is slightly off angle, and I like that. It’s a nice use of silhouettes, the little girl dancing and the tree, and the light in the sky and clouds is beautiful.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Colin Bartley from Halls Head (WA) Paddlers on a cold misty morning “What a strong and original image this is. It is full of atmosphere and graphics. The single strong back light cutting through the mist is just perfect . The shapes of the canoes look like stranded whales and make the scene somewhat surreal. Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

7/27Colin Bartley from Halls Head (WA) Paddlers on a cold misty morning “What a strong and original image this is. It is full of atmosphere and graphics. The single strong back light cutting through the mist is just perfect . The shapes of the canoes look like stranded whales and make the scene somewhat surreal. Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

8/27Chasing The Light. Picture: Flynn Armstrong/2015 Canon Light Awards

Kevin Rheese from Carwoola (NSW) There are witches and fairies, pixies and sprites “A story of intrigue draws me to this image, I want to follow the path. Warm colours are inviting, so leaf-litter brings the eye in. Symmetrical, overhanging woods keep the eye down. A lighter-toned tree near centre helps the eye travel along the path.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

9/27Kevin Rheese from Carwoola (NSW) There are witches and fairies, pixies and sprites “A story of intrigue draws me to this image, I want to follow the path. Warm colours are inviting, so leaf-litter brings the eye in. Symmetrical, overhanging woods keep the eye down. A lighter-toned tree near centre helps the eye travel along the path.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Ron See from Northcote (VIC) Melbourne University A Blue Umbrella “This was the standout winning image. Well captured composition, colour and mood. It would feel almost monotone except for the blue umbrella. Clearly the photographer is a true street photography thinker and reacts to the moment very well, bravo.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

10/27Ron See from Northcote (VIC) Melbourne University A Blue Umbrella “This was the standout winning image. Well captured composition, colour and mood. It would feel almost monotone except for the blue umbrella. Clearly the photographer is a true street photography thinker and reacts to the moment very well, bravo.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

11/27Catching Dust Fairies Picture: Alison Steward/2015 Canon Light Awards

Rachael Soo from Beecroft (NSW) Cherrybrook Technology High School. Flight from Work “This is a creative entry, and well executed. It’s a surrealistic type of image, and the colours work really well.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

12/27Rachael Soo from Beecroft (NSW) Cherrybrook Technology High School. Flight from Work “This is a creative entry, and well executed. It’s a surrealistic type of image, and the colours work really well.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Corey Kirwen from Kinross (WA) Mindarie Senior College Memories reflected in forgotten halls “A very graphic story of light, shade and abandonment. Placement of the heavier elements is just right to give balance. The graffiti has enough tone to make it eye-catching. The reflection in the pool has some lovely tones. Nicely photographed!” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

13/27Corey Kirwen from Kinross (WA) Mindarie Senior College Memories reflected in forgotten halls “A very graphic story of light, shade and abandonment. Placement of the heavier elements is just right to give balance. The graffiti has enough tone to make it eye-catching. The reflection in the pool has some lovely tones. Nicely photographed!” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Daina Curci from Bardwell Park (NSW) Dance like no one is watching “This photo captures the true essence of street photography and the contest brief. It is composed well and full of surprise and intrigue. It is not perfect and captures the vibrant mood of the street and has humour and a little mystery.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

14/27Daina Curci from Bardwell Park (NSW) Dance like no one is watching “This photo captures the true essence of street photography and the contest brief. It is composed well and full of surprise and intrigue. It is not perfect and captures the vibrant mood of the street and has humour and a little mystery.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Daisie Bindoff from Sandy Bay (TAS) Hobart College The Bluff “Dark and beautiful. It’s not easy to simplify images but when it happens, an incredible image is formed and this image really draws me in as I also love the mystery it provokes. The scale of the subject to the landscape is perfect.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

15/27Daisie Bindoff from Sandy Bay (TAS) Hobart College The Bluff “Dark and beautiful. It’s not easy to simplify images but when it happens, an incredible image is formed and this image really draws me in as I also love the mystery it provokes. The scale of the subject to the landscape is perfect.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Daniel Minton from Mentone (VIC) Monash University Morning Glow “For me this shot is packed full of mood and a sense of being there. The combined lighting of the sunrise in the background give me a sense of outback Australia and as such give it not just a sense of activity but also destination.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

16/27Daniel Minton from Mentone (VIC) Monash University Morning Glow “For me this shot is packed full of mood and a sense of being there. The combined lighting of the sunrise in the background give me a sense of outback Australia and as such give it not just a sense of activity but also destination.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Ebony Brown from Pakenham (VIC) The Photography Institute Courage represented through history “In this image I see a compelling portrait of Courage. This young man is sitting where many have sat before, and it represents a commitment to Country and a sense of ‘not turning back’. The indentations in the seats each have a story to tell.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

17/27Ebony Brown from Pakenham (VIC) The Photography Institute Courage represented through history “In this image I see a compelling portrait of Courage. This young man is sitting where many have sat before, and it represents a commitment to Country and a sense of ‘not turning back’. The indentations in the seats each have a story to tell.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Jamie Sackitey from Glenwood (NSW) CATC Design School High Five! “Great timing! This is an incredibly hard shot to get and to have that paw lunging out is a moment captured with perfect timing. The cat is in his domain, on top of the roof, showing who is boss.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

18/27Jamie Sackitey from Glenwood (NSW) CATC Design School High Five! “Great timing! This is an incredibly hard shot to get and to have that paw lunging out is a moment captured with perfect timing. The cat is in his domain, on top of the roof, showing who is boss.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

19/27Colosseum Graffiti. Picture: Chandra Tamang/ 2015 Canon Light Awards

Simone Chen from Campsie (NSW) “Mum, I’m hungry!” “This image brings imagination, creativity and humour to the photographic assignment. It certainly made me smile. We all bring to photography our past and our favourite things. I also enjoy the drawing! It feels spontaneous and playful.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

20/27Simone Chen from Campsie (NSW) “Mum, I’m hungry!” “This image brings imagination, creativity and humour to the photographic assignment. It certainly made me smile. We all bring to photography our past and our favourite things. I also enjoy the drawing! It feels spontaneous and playful.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

Trinity Burton from Terrigal (NSW) Terrigal High School Shadows “Lovely use of light and shadows. The simplicity of the portrait pulls you in and connects you with the subject. What is she thinking? It doesn’t give you all the answers which in itself creates connection between you and the subject.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

21/27Trinity Burton from Terrigal (NSW) Terrigal High School Shadows “Lovely use of light and shadows. The simplicity of the portrait pulls you in and connects you with the subject. What is she thinking? It doesn’t give you all the answers which in itself creates connection between you and the subject.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

OPEN CATEGORY WINNER 2015 Alistair McBurnie from Albury (NSW) Rower “A beautiful subtle moment captured with the rower equally translated through the use of space in the image and soft tones. This picture encapsulates that concept and embodies emotion along with it thanks to the tones and space in the composition.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

22/27OPEN CATEGORY WINNER 2015 Alistair McBurnie from Albury (NSW) Rower “A beautiful subtle moment captured with the rower equally translated through the use of space in the image and soft tones. This picture encapsulates that concept and embodies emotion along with it thanks to the tones and space in the composition.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

STUDENT CATEGORY WINNER 2015 21 year old Benn Tudor Roberts from Mindarie (WA) Curtin University 156 “What a great idea. The gesture of the hand links me to the artist and his intent. Each leaf placed into a pattern reminding me of life, death and creation. A lot of care and creative thought has been put into this winning entry, congratulations.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

23/27STUDENT CATEGORY WINNER 2015 21 year old Benn Tudor Roberts from Mindarie (WA) Curtin University 156 “What a great idea. The gesture of the hand links me to the artist and his intent. Each leaf placed into a pattern reminding me of life, death and creation. A lot of care and creative thought has been put into this winning entry, congratulations.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

24/27Leeroy Todd from The Dawn (QLD) Sleepy Eyes “I love this image, and it really jumped out at me. The photographer has captured a very rare image – a kelpie at rest! They are normally so intense and always looking for a job. This really is a moment where you can see he’s on his favourite piece of furniture in the entire house. There’s a real softness coming through. The colour composition along with its restful personality is the calm before the storm.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

25/27Leeroy Todd from The Dawn (QLD) Sleepy Eyes “I love this image, and it really jumped out at me. The photographer has captured a very rare image – a kelpie at rest! They are normally so intense and always looking for a job. This really is a moment where you can see he’s on his favourite piece of furniture in the entire house. There’s a real softness coming through. The colour composition along with its restful personality is the calm before the storm.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

26/27Three Generations of Chopsticks. Picture: Alison Stewart/2015 Canon Light Awards

27/27Leeroy Todd from The Dawn (QLD) Sleepy Eyes “I love this image, and it really jumped out at me. The photographer has captured a very rare image – a kelpie at rest! They are normally so intense and always looking for a job. This really is a moment where you can see he’s on his favourite piece of furniture in the entire house. There’s a real softness coming through. The colour composition along with its restful personality is the calm before the storm.” Picture: 2015 Canon Light Awards

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