The competition is open to all. Entries are digital, and can be taken any time in the period July 2009 to the closing date  - 30 July 2010.

As encouragement to high quality photography in the Otways Tourism region, all shots are to be taken within the highly attractive Colac Otway Shire, which includes the most spectacular part of the Great Ocean Road.  See the map showing the area and some places of interest.

PRIZES

There is a valuable set of prizes including a total of $3500 in cash, and over $4000 worth of tourism prizes such as accommodation.  Best in competition is awarded a cash prize of $700.

JUDGING

Judging will be carried out in accordance with usual photographic society guidelines.

All entries will be digital, submitted by email or CD, and there will be a small entry fee.  See the Entry Details page for detailed conditions.

Entries will be accepted from1 June 2010.  Awards and prizes will be presented on Saturday October 30th 2010, at which shortlisted entries will be displayed in digital and print form.

See the Calendar for all dates.

Competition Theme

The competition theme is Tourism in The Otways.

ENTRY CATEGORIES

Wet Wet Wet            .	If the image contains water of any description then it should be entered into this category.
Take a Hinter             .	If the image contains bushland, forest, flora, trees, parkland, farmland or dwellings and does not contain water then it should be entered into this category.
Feathers Fur and Fins.	If the image contains birds, animals or marine life (regardless of water) then it should be entered into this category.
Out There!                 .	Creative, no limits - except some part of images must be easily recognised subjects captured within the Colac Otway Shire boundary.    Can be digitally enhanced to maximise effect.
Show the World         .	If your image has been loaded onto Google Maps or Panoramio then it can be entered into this category. More on Panoramio.
Eventful Otways         .	If the image was taken at one of the Otway events then it should be entered into this category regardless of water, bush or animals.
Great Ocean Road     .	Any “scape” or aspect of tourism interest taken from any point along the Great Ocean Road but must be within the Colac Otway Shire boundary. Does not include Lorne or the 12 Apostles.
Great Ocean Walk     .	Any “scape” or aspect of tourism interest taken from any point along the Great Ocean Walk but must be within the Colac Otway Shire boundary.
Cape Otway LightStn  .	The lighthouse, surrounding buildings or anything of tourism interest captured within the Cape Otway Lightstation boundaries.
Otway Fly                 .	The treetop walk, dinosaur walk, bungee trampoline, abseiling, or anything of  tourism interest captured within the Otway Fly boundaries.
Junior                       .	The Junior section is for entrants aged under 18 at the closing date. Can enter all categories, but there is one separate prize for best junior entry and runner up.
All Categories - common limitations	Note carefully. Images must be captured within the Colac Otway Shire boundary.  Can include people (encouraged).  Can be digitally enhanced however the sense of the real world must be retained. (The 'Out There' category has no enhancement limitations).

Judging Criteria

Judges will be looking for striking pictures that best articulate the theme, combined with creativity and technical excellence.  Consideration will also be given to entries with a strong identity that show people taking part in the experience illustrated.

Accommodation in the Otways

If you are coming down to the area, stay locally ready to take those morning shots.  We have many fabulous places to stay including beautiful self contained houses, Tourist parks and cabins, hotels and motels.

Check our accommodation guide.

2009 Prize Winners

See the winning images.  Also other  prize winners for 2009.

More Information

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