Bayside Photography Competition
Our Bayside Photography Competition Winners
See our full list of Bayside Photography Competition winners and finalists on events.bayside.
Using a keen photographic eye, Bayside residents have captured the wonder and diversity of our local community. From stunning photos of the natural ecosystem to images of the many ways to enjoy our neighbourhoods, this year’s photographs offer glimpses into what makes Bayside such a vibrant cultural and creative exchange in Southern Sydney.
Across seven categories, the winning works capture the essence of living in a thriving community by the Bay.
A full list of finalist images will soon be on our website, with an outdoor exhibition to be held in the coming weeks.
Storm over Botany Bay
Chantelle Polley
Open: Winner
Chantelle has captured a split-second moment of wonder as lighting dances across the Bay. This image presents a vista where the sky has opened, and the approaching storm is seen with both wonder and dread. A perfectly planned snap of the impressive strength of mother nature.
Wild Mushrooms
Jared Underwood
Environmental: Winner
By focusing on the details of wild mushrooms, Jared’s image brings texture and colour to the forefront, where scenes we usually walk past have been presented here up close and personal. A great image of the vibrancy our natural environment has, even near the forest floor.
Dolls Point Heron
Sara Corlis
Waterways: Winner
Here Sara has depicted a feeding Heron on the much-loved Dolls Point Estuary. As the clouds rush past, the Heron patiently observes the water, waiting for a feed below.
Speeding Through
Dylan Veljanovski
Transport: Winner
Dylan has uniquely depicted a space that we all know so well, the train station. The rush of a passing train against the static station bench are a great contrast and the image is a perfect visual metaphor for our busy day-to-day working week!
Hand in Hand
Shampa Baroi
Active: Winner
Being active is important for all ages and Shampa has captured a personal moment of two seniors on their weekday walk. A white picket fence frames the direction they are moving, a quiet moment between two people immortalised in a snapshot.
Solitude in the City
John Titley
Your Neighbourhood: Winner
Looking out to the Bay is a comforting experience for many in our community. The undulating waves are calming and allow the mind to wander and think. John has captured three women enjoying the views across the water, they are among a landscape that is both urban and natural, three poles sit out in the water, connecting the three figures with the water in front.
Industrial Giraffes
Ivy Underwood
Junior: Winner
The cranes that tower over the large shipping docks take on a different function in Ivy’s images. To the playful eye they are giraffes grazing in the field, wandering in the bush. A great composition that brings these mechanical creatures together.
More information
Contact the Arts and Culture Coordinator on arts@bayside.nsw.gov.au for questions or more information.