Last Days for entries into mEYE World Photographic Competition!!
Announcement posted by Thurnham Teece 03 Nov 2014
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mEYE World Photographic Competition 2014
Last Days to Enter!!!
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia is calling for final entries into the fourth annual mEYE World Photographic Competition and is asking all Australians to submit a photograph that captures the theme: “a sight worth saving”. The competition closes Wednesday 12 November.
Macular disease is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia and includes diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. These diseases take away the sight of Australians - both young and old.
This year’s competition boasts a high profile judging panel including media identity and Patron of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia Ita Buttrose, AO, OBE, iconic Australian artist Ken Done, AM, internationally recognised photographer Rex Dupain and one of Australia’s longest serving news photographers, Alan Pryke. The competition provides an opportunity for enthusiasts and budding photographers to showcase their talent while raising awareness of macular disease and supporting the Foundation in its pursuit to save sight.
Macular Disease Foundation Australia Chief Executive Officer, Julie Heraghty, is encouraging all Australians to participate in this years’ competition. “This is an exciting project of the Foundation’s to raise awareness of macular disease and eye health. We want Australians to use photography to capture the theme ‘a sight worth saving’. Vision is a precious sense and we can all help to save sight by spreading the word about the importance of having an eye test and macula check. This is a fun and exciting way to help ensure we can all see a future,” she said.
Denis Fitzgerald from Victoria was Grand Finalist and winner of the open category for the mEYE World Photographic Competition 2013 with a stunning black and white portrait of his daughter. In a fleeting moment Denis was able to capture the shot of his daughter listening intently to a story being told by her boyfriend. “The look I saw in her eyes was one of beauty, of feeling, and one that only a parent knows. It was a realisation that my baby girl is all grown up,” Denis says.
Denis has been taking photos for as long as he can remember but he never imagined he was capable of winning a national competition. However his ability to depict a moment in time, a precious feeling and a private story within the frame captured the imagination and commendation of the judges.
Competition details:
The competition is open till 12 November.
Winners will be announced on 9 December.
The four categories for the competition are:
Entries must be submitted online and in conjunction with 30 – 60 words that explain how the entrant’s photograph shows ’a sight worth saving’. Entries will be judged on their creativity, composition, content and technique.
For entry details, visit www.meyephotocomp.com.au
Captions for photographs attached:
1. Open category winner and Grand Finalist - Denis Fitzgerald, Golden Square, Victoria
Denis said, "Her mother’s eyes. I was watching my daughter listening intently to a story being told by her boyfriend sitting opposite. The look I saw in her eyes was one of beauty, of feeling and one that only a parent knows. It was the realization that my baby girl is all grown up. How blessed am I to see this."
2. Healthcare Professional category winner - Chris Barry, Sorrento, Western Australia
Chris said, "This beautiful world around us contains many magnificent sights. The mechanism of seeing seems so fragile and delicate compared to the vastness of the world around us. Let us hope that soon we can all retain maximum vision into our twilight years so that nature can continue to be enjoyed by us all."
About Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Macular Disease Foundation Australia is committed to reducing the incidence and impact of macular disease in Australia through education and awareness programs, research, provision of support services and representing the best interests of the macular disease community.
The Foundation is a national charity providing information, guidance and support on prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation. The Foundation is the voice of the macular disease community, building healthy communities through the development of effective public policy, a sound knowledge base and strong relationships and partnerships.
The Foundation’s work encompasses macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions and a range of other macular diseases.
To find out more visit: www.mdfoundation.com.au
Media Contact:
Melanie Kell
Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Mobile: 0407 244 268
Admin2@mdfoundation.com.au
Zoe Baines
Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Direct line: (02) 8268 8409
zoe@mdfoundation.com.au
Janice Clarkson
Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Direct line: (02) 8268 8407
Janice@mdfoundation.com.au
mEYE World Photographic Competition 2014
Last Days to Enter!!!
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia is calling for final entries into the fourth annual mEYE World Photographic Competition and is asking all Australians to submit a photograph that captures the theme: “a sight worth saving”. The competition closes Wednesday 12 November.
Macular disease is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia and includes diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. These diseases take away the sight of Australians - both young and old.
This year’s competition boasts a high profile judging panel including media identity and Patron of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia Ita Buttrose, AO, OBE, iconic Australian artist Ken Done, AM, internationally recognised photographer Rex Dupain and one of Australia’s longest serving news photographers, Alan Pryke. The competition provides an opportunity for enthusiasts and budding photographers to showcase their talent while raising awareness of macular disease and supporting the Foundation in its pursuit to save sight.
Macular Disease Foundation Australia Chief Executive Officer, Julie Heraghty, is encouraging all Australians to participate in this years’ competition. “This is an exciting project of the Foundation’s to raise awareness of macular disease and eye health. We want Australians to use photography to capture the theme ‘a sight worth saving’. Vision is a precious sense and we can all help to save sight by spreading the word about the importance of having an eye test and macula check. This is a fun and exciting way to help ensure we can all see a future,” she said.
Denis Fitzgerald from Victoria was Grand Finalist and winner of the open category for the mEYE World Photographic Competition 2013 with a stunning black and white portrait of his daughter. In a fleeting moment Denis was able to capture the shot of his daughter listening intently to a story being told by her boyfriend. “The look I saw in her eyes was one of beauty, of feeling, and one that only a parent knows. It was a realisation that my baby girl is all grown up,” Denis says.
Denis has been taking photos for as long as he can remember but he never imagined he was capable of winning a national competition. However his ability to depict a moment in time, a precious feeling and a private story within the frame captured the imagination and commendation of the judges.
Competition details:
The competition is open till 12 November.
Winners will be announced on 9 December.
The four categories for the competition are:
- Open - general public
- Macular disease community
- Healthcare professional
- Junior - under 18 years.
Entries must be submitted online and in conjunction with 30 – 60 words that explain how the entrant’s photograph shows ’a sight worth saving’. Entries will be judged on their creativity, composition, content and technique.
For entry details, visit www.meyephotocomp.com.au
Captions for photographs attached:
1. Open category winner and Grand Finalist - Denis Fitzgerald, Golden Square, Victoria
Denis said, "Her mother’s eyes. I was watching my daughter listening intently to a story being told by her boyfriend sitting opposite. The look I saw in her eyes was one of beauty, of feeling and one that only a parent knows. It was the realization that my baby girl is all grown up. How blessed am I to see this."
2. Healthcare Professional category winner - Chris Barry, Sorrento, Western Australia
Chris said, "This beautiful world around us contains many magnificent sights. The mechanism of seeing seems so fragile and delicate compared to the vastness of the world around us. Let us hope that soon we can all retain maximum vision into our twilight years so that nature can continue to be enjoyed by us all."
About Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Macular Disease Foundation Australia is committed to reducing the incidence and impact of macular disease in Australia through education and awareness programs, research, provision of support services and representing the best interests of the macular disease community.
The Foundation is a national charity providing information, guidance and support on prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation. The Foundation is the voice of the macular disease community, building healthy communities through the development of effective public policy, a sound knowledge base and strong relationships and partnerships.
The Foundation’s work encompasses macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions and a range of other macular diseases.
To find out more visit: www.mdfoundation.com.au
Media Contact:
Melanie Kell
Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Mobile: 0407 244 268
Admin2@mdfoundation.com.au
Zoe Baines
Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Direct line: (02) 8268 8409
zoe@mdfoundation.com.au
Janice Clarkson
Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Direct line: (02) 8268 8407
Janice@mdfoundation.com.au