A thoughtfully creative portrait has won the top prize in the 2024 Seniors Card Through the Lens photographic competition.
Judge's Choice Award - Dennis Kraayenbrink - A Medievalesque quasi-European portrait with a modern twist.
The image titled ‘A Medievalesque quasi-European portrait with a modern twist’ was taken by Seniors Card member, Dennis Kraayenbrink, who enjoys carefully composing portraits with everyday items as props.
Interesting lighting and a sombre expression in the eyes of the male subject, set the picture apart, with closer inspection providing a surprisingly different impression.
Judges’ chose the winner from over 780 images as the Judge’s Choice for 2024.
Judge Lance Peters representing Diamonds Camera, Video and Digital said ‘the use of everyday items to create a portrait in which the items blend into the mood and emotion of the image without appearing to be out of place or contrived is nothing short of genius. Congratulation Dennis!’
Through the Lens is Office for Ageing Well’s annual photographic competition for Seniors Card members, recognising and showcasing the skills and creativity of older South Australians.
Celebrating International Day of Older Persons and South Australia’s Week of Ageing Well, winners in six categories were announced at an exclusive launch at the City Library held Thursday 3 October. They include:
Artistic photography - Paul O'Leary - A Lightbulb Moment.
Portrait - Scott Pearson - Working Man Hands.
Landscape and nature - Ian Patterson - Bubble Coral Shrimp.
Active ageing - Sandy Horne - Wetting a line.
Meaningful connections - Steven Genesin - Not behind the eight ball yet!
Finalists’ and winners’ images will feature in the Through the Lens exhibition at the City Library, Rundle Mall throughout October.
Meaningful connections finalist - Paul White - Hello my good mate! Great to see you.
Congratulations also to Paul White, whose image depicting old mates catching up one summer’s evening on Goolwa Beach, will grace the front cover of the 2025 Seniors Card Discounts & Deals Directory.
Paul’s image titled ‘Hello my good mate! Great to see you.’ was a finalist in the Meaningful Connections category.
Congratulations to all finalists for their captivating submissions. Thank you to our sponsors, Atkins Photo Lab, Diamonds Camera, Video and Digital and Claymore Wines who make Through the Lens possible.
For more information on Through the Lens and to view the winning and shortlisted photos, visit www.seniorscard.sa.gov.au.
2024 Through the Lens Finalists
Landscape and Nature Finalist - Storm Cloud - Kevin Whenan
Artistic Finalist - Cyclopes - Martin Newland
Active Ageing Finalist - I'm in Lapland, WOW - Michael Rogowski
Portrait Finalist - Generations Unveiled - Dennis Kraayenbrink