Winners announced in 2018 Enviroplan Photo Competition

Winners announced in 2018 Enviroplan Photo Competition

21 September 2018

Stunning images capturing Ipswich’s natural wonders have been named the winners of Ipswich City Council’s 2018 Enviroplan Photo Competition.

There were 1513 entries in the six categories, with this competition having the largest number of entries in the past three years. For the first time Instagram was a method of entry into any category, and it accounted for 270 of the total entries.

The 2018 winners were:

Overall Winner and People in Nature category: ‘Make a Wish’ by L RoperNative Plants category: ‘Budding Pair’ by C RobinsonNative Wildlife category: ‘Lazy Hazy Afternoon’ by S RollestonNatural Landscapes category: ‘Setting Sun’ by D LangleyTeens category: ‘My Peaceful Place’ by K SwanKids category: ‘Chin-ups’ by V Gibbs

The best Enviroplan Photo Competition images will be showcased in council’s free Enviroplan calendar.

An exhibition will also be on display at the Queens Park Education Centre during the school holidays.

A council spokesperson said every year there were amazing entries to the Enviroplan Photo Competition showcasing the best of our environment.

“An important part of the Ipswich Enviroplan program is encouraging greater appreciation of our local environment, and inspiring action to protect our natural areas,” she said.

“Participating in the Enviroplan Photo Competition encourages people to get outdoors and explore Ipswich’s natural beauty, which inspires a stronger awareness and self-driven protection of natural environments.”

See more at enviroplanphotocomp.com.au

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