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PHOTO COMPETITION 1st AND 2nd PLACES
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Melanie Napier ’ s happy pic of a squeezy buggy ride was awarded second place in the Our People category ( amateur ).
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This mindfulness fosters a deeper connection to our environment and fosters a greater appreciation for the diversity and complexity of life . Photographs can serve as a catalyst for social change by shedding light on pressing issues and sparking conversations that drive positive action . Whether it ’ s raising awareness about environmental degradation , advocating for social justice , or celebrating cultural diversity , images have the power to inspire and motivate change at an individual and societal level .
— SCOTT RADFORD-CHISHOLM
Competition judge
Veteran snapper Scott Radford-Chisholm ( pictured ) was the judge and sole arbiter of this competition . He started work as a photographer with a Brisbane newspaper in 1988 , but is well known in North Queensland as chief photographer for the Townsville Bulletin for more than 20 years . He has won a swag of national and international awards for his work .
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