Through the Lens photographic competition and exhibition

Through the Lens is part of International Day of Older Persons celebrations. The competition and exhibition promote ageing well by celebrating the skills of older South Australians through the art of photography and demonstrate that people can learn and create at any age.

Seniors Card members love to share their stories, and other members love to hear them. Photos speak a thousand words. Through the Lens is a wonderful opportunity for Seniors Card members to share photos that they have taken, that reflect their lives and interests.

2023 competition

Watch this space for more information about the 2023 instalment of Through the Lens!

2022 competition

All South Australian Seniors Card members were invited to enter Through the Lens, the Seniors Card photographic competition.

Entries are now closed. More than 700 entries were received.

Finalists and winners were invited to a special event at the City Library in Rundle Mall on 29 September 2022, where winners were announced. Winners and finalists had their work featured in an exhibition at the City Library for public view throughout October 2022. The exhibition is now closed.

Winners

Ian Patterson took out the Judge's Choice Award for his photo, 'Cruising' Giant Australian Cuttlefish.

The photo was taken at Point Lowly near Whyalla at a depth of 3 metres. A large male is displaying all his magnificent colours in the hope of finding a mate. The camera used was a Canon G15 in a Nauticam housing, with an externally mounted wide angle lens and a single Inon D2000 Strobe.

View all of the 2022 finalist and winning photos (PDF 2.72MB).

Prizes

The winner of the Judge’s Choice Award won a $500 gift card thanks to sponsor Diamonds Camera, Video and Digital, a large ready-to-hang print of their photo thanks to sponsor, Atkins Photo Lab, a bottle of 2018 Black Magic Woman Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to sponsor, Claymore Wines and the winning photograph will be featured on the Seniors Card website and cover of the 2023 Seniors Card Discount Directory.

Winners in each of the five categories won a $100 gift card thanks to sponsor Diamonds Camera, Video and Digital, a large ready-to-hang print of their photo thanks to sponsor, Atkins Photo Lab a bottle of 2018 Black Magic Woman Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to sponsor, Claymore Wines and their photos will be featured on the Seniors Card website and cover of the 2023 Seniors Card Discount Directory.

Finalists in each of the five categories won a large ready-to-hang print of their photo thanks to sponsor, Atkins Photo Lab.

Previous winners