Photographic competition - entries close 16th November

We have received notification of a photographic competition entitled People, Puddles and Paddocks - Water in the Landscape.

Entries close Thursday, 16 November 2006. Major and category prize winners will participate in the gala competition Award Ceremony and Exhibition at the Land & Water Australia Open day on the 13th December 2006.

If anyone is interested, follow the link:

http://www.lwa.gov.au/News/News_Stories/Photography_Competition/indexdl_3417.aspx

You will need to be an Australian resident for the chance to share in $15,000 in prizes in the following three categories:

Category 1. Landscapes

Images that capture the sense and spirit of the Australian landscape and the important role that water plays to support the unique patchwork of plants, animals, people and production. This category is about demonstrating how all the elements fit together.

Category 2. Lifestyles

Our lifestyles are tied to the health of the landscape, and the use of resources within it. Images submitted for this category should capture the quality of life and enjoyment that comes from living in our unique Australian environment.

Category 3. Livelihoods

Images that convey an understanding of sustainable and profitable natural resource use and management. This category is about demonstrating the positive long-term contributions made by those who directly manage our natural resources.