The pandemic served to highlight what really matters and shone a light on what “Community” means to each of us.

We all belong to one or more communities, which may intersect and which we may have either actively created or fallen into – including work or profession, social and friends, family, religion, hobbies and creative pursuits, neighbourhood, charity and support groups etc. Community can provide comfort, a supportive anchor and a sense of belonging that enriches our lives.  

There will be four prizes: First and Runner-up (adult category), Youth (under 16s) and the popular ‘People’s Choice’ where all entries will be considered.  

The competition starts on Friday 25 August and closes on Sunday, 1 October 2023 at 11:59pm.

Photographers are invited to interpret the theme however they choose – whatever “community” represents for you. 

We are thrilled to have these three official Judges: 

Linda Fury: an award-winning photographer and President of the Kiama Shellharbour Camera Club. 

Jeff Sheppeard: fine art photographer and owner of Norfolk and Co. shop in Gerringong, and

Brian Scott: The Bugle’s sport photographer who has worked with various newspapers for over 20 years.

Entries will be judged on: Artistic and visual appeal, Originality, interpretation of the theme, and Image quality e.g. suitable sharpness, clarity, contrast, exposure, resolution.

You can be a judge too for the People’s Choice prize. All are welcome to visit our office to view an exhibition displaying prints of all the entries at Unit 2 (first floor), 88-90 Terralong St, Kiama. From 10am till 4pm on weekdays, from Tuesday 3 October - Friday 13 October, come up and meet us, then view the entries and cast your vote for your favourite photo. Strictly one vote per person. The Bugle will also host a webpage for online viewing. Details will be posted on our App. 

Entry Conditions:

• Free entry for all - limited to one (1) submission per entrant.
• Entrants must reside in the local community i.e. The Bugle circulation area (Minnamurra, Kiama Downs, Jamberoo, Kiama, Gerringong and Gerroa).
• Entries are to be uploaded by file transfer. Please include a description of your entry, explaining how it represents “Community” to you (200 word maximum please).
• Photo entries to be supplied in JPEG file format in 3:2, 4:3 or 16:9 ratio, at least 300dpi and no greater than 10MB in size.
• The photo entry must be original and taken specifically for this competition. 
• The Bugle may, in its discretion, choose not to publish or include an image, for any reason.
• Entrants acknowledge that The Bugle will have the right to publish their image for promotional purposes, which relate to the competition.

Judging will take place in the week ending Friday 6 October. Judging will be by a panel of local photographers and sponsors – and there will also be a “People’s Choice” winner voted by The Bugle’s readership. 

Prizes:

First (adult category)

Runner-up (adult category)

Youth (under 16s) and 

People’s Choice (all entries will be considered).  

Winners will receive their choice of prize: 

• A 6-month Platinum gym membership at OneFitness giving 24/7 access - over $800 value
• A full year’s free membership to the Kiama Shellharbour Camera Club and a day spent with a professional photographer PLUS $300 voucher for picture framing at Framed By Us 
• A double pass to Jamberoo Action Park to have fun all day!
• A case of wine from Gainsborough Liquor 

A huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and generosity: 

• Framed By Us
• Gainsborough Liquor
• Jamberoo Action Park
• Kiama Shellharbour Camera Club
• One Fitness

The winners will be announced in The Bugle App and print edition on October 19. 

TO ENTER: scan on the QR code: 

Good luck with your entry. 

Example of photos from our judges:

From Brian Scott, a photo of Ange in action.

From Jeff Sheppeard, an underwater scene

From Linda Fury, an ocean spectactular