Introduced in 2022, the Golden Lens competition aims to promote ageing well by celebrating the skills of older Western Australians through the art of photography and demonstrate that people can learn and create at any age.
With the holiday season approaching and many seniors using this period to spend time with family and friends, this competition provides WA Seniors Card members an opportunity to share their experiences through photography, with the introduction of a special holiday edition.
'The Golden Lens: A Season of Connection' encourages seniors to capture images that reflect the meaningful relationships and connections that enrich our lives during this special time.
All entries must be received by 15 January 2025 and contestants can choose to submit in more than one category, with a limit of one photo per category. Please submit entries via email to goldenlens@communities.wa.gov.au.
For complete details please read the Terms and Conditions documents below.
Categories
There are four categories that contestants can enter, and all submissions are to include a title and an artist's statement of 100 words or less. An artist's statement is a general introduction of the artist's work and should cover the basic ideas presented.
Artistic Photography
Illuminate your creativity with this theme! Participants are invited to photograph holiday moments filled with light—both natural and festive—paired with scenes of laughter and joy. Show us how light brightens your world and what abstract art means for you. Images may be supported by the use of scientific imaging tools and artistic effects resulting from digital manipulation. This category is appropriate for digital art images created or drastically altered in software like Adobe Photoshop®. Images created by artificial intelligence using image-creation programs may not be entered.
Cherished Moments and Traditions
Celebrate the joyful moments that make life special! This category invites participants to capture and share photographs reflecting happiness, laughter, and connection during this vibrant holiday season. Showcase your unique customs, and traditions, reflecting on the heritage and meaningful moments that shape your lives.
Seasonal Wonders
Combining landscapes and wildlife, this category seeks images showcasing the beautiful and diverse nature in Western Australia. We want you to capture stunning landscapes and thrilling moments of wildlife in their natural habitats. Judges will be looking for timing, use of colour and texture, lighting, detail and composition.
Directory of Joy
Love photography and want to be featured in the upcoming Discount Directory? Show us how you use your WA Seniors Card as a valued member and capture your best moments on the go to be part of the annual directory. Use your creativity to portray how your WA Seniors Card will help you this holiday season.
People’s Choice
Shortlisted and eligible photo entries will be available to view in a Facebook gallery post and members of the public are encouraged to vote for the photo they like the most by liking the individual image. The photo with the most Facebook ‘likes’ will win the People’s Choice award. Public voting will open in early February 2025 on the WA Seniors Card Facebook Page.
Prizes
Winners and runner ups in each category will win prizes from participating businesses of the WA Seniors Card program. Prizes will be updated on this webpage prior to the competition close date.
Past Winners
The winners and runners up for the 2024 competition can be viewed here.
The winners and runners up for the 2023 competition can be viewed here.
The winners and runners up for the 2022 competition can be viewed here.
To view all past submissions please visit our Facebook Page.
Contact
For more information contact WA Seniors Card on:
Phone – 1800 671 233
Email – goldenlens@communities.wa.gov.au