Barraba Show Photography has high standard

VERY HIGH STANDARD OF PHOTOGRAPHY AT 2024 BARRABA SHOW

An increased number of entries made an impressive display in the Photography Section at this year’s Barraba Show.  The quality of the photography was high, making the competition tough.

Local, Rhonda Phillips, was the judge this year.  Though not a professional photographer, Rhonda has a good appreciation of photography through her late brother, Guy Derrick’s photography.  I felt a change of tact with the judge was refreshing; having someone choosing the winning images based on visual appeal, the feeling and mood portrayed and “just because it stands out” rather than judging on all the rules of photography as a professional judge would do.  My aim was to see more amateur photography enthusiasts and newcomers win a prize, as incentive to come back next year.

Rhonda commented that the standard of the entries was very high and that the job of judging them was harder than she expected it was going to be.

The school section had a “make over” for the 2024 show.  It is now called Young Hot Shots and the junior entrants have been given a number of subject classes, similar to the Open Section.  The major sponsor of the junior section, Janene Randall, offered more prize money to encourage juniors.  Thank you, Janene for your generous and continued support.

Patti Crowley won the Grand Champion Photo and Most Successful Exhibitor. 

Champion Colour Photo was won by Jasmine Griffiths and the Champion B&W was won by Alyse Steiger, both being novices to the Photography Section.

A B&W image by Akira Kanno, had everyone talking and was a deserving Champion School (Young Hot Shot) Photo.  It was a standout entry and showed qualities that would be expected of a much older entrant. 

Akira’s younger sister, Annabel Kanno, was the Most Successful School (Young Hot Shots) exhibitor this year. 

Thank you to all exhibitors who contributed to our competition this year and helped to create a worthy display for show visitors.  Congratulations to all the place winners. Due to the number of entries we are now receiving and our limited board space; the maximum photo size will be changed to 8”x10” for the 2025 Show.  The minimum size will remain at 5”x7” and 6”x8” will still be an option.  Exhibitors will still be able to enter a maximum of 10 photographs.

Thank you to our generous sponsors; Caremore Pharmacy Barraba, Wentworth Travel, Guy Derrick Memorial, Manilla Express Digital Print Kiosk, Rocky Glen Ag, Chloe Renee Photography, Sandra Allen (Polkadot Coffee Shop), Paula McIver Photography, Janene Randall, Jennylyn King, Daisy Groth Memorial, Mandy Cabot, Andy’s Guest House, Gerda Gamper, Jenny Farrar, Barraba Potters & Craft Guild, Brent J AgSpray and Barraba Veterinary Services Pty Ltd.

Thank you also to our judge; Rhonda Phillips. New sponsors are always welcome.  If you’d like to become a sponsor of the Photography Section at the 2025 Show, please contact Brenda McColl on 6783 3199.

Words and Images:  Brenda McColl (Chief Stewards – Photography Section)