Capture Australia – September-October 2019

WINNER

SHARRON LEPPIEN

A travelling photographer, Sharron Leppien is fast-thinking and always prepared for the challenges she encounters.

But first and foremost, she’s an observer. On the road, she faces changing light, changing situations, and the

ever-changing terrain – all challenges that are conquered by planning ahead. And while she may have an idea

of what she could be photographing on a particular day, she knows that people and the environment can throw

a myriad of thrills and surprises that can only successfully be dealt with given the necessary experience. Based

in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Leppien was recently honoured to be the first woman ever to be

elected as the Chairman of the Maitland International Salon of Photography since it was incorporated in 1953.

http://www.instagram.com/sharronleppien

Amongst the giant baobab trees of Madagascar, a boy runs along with an old bicycle tyre. Poverty is a lifelong battle for

WHAT THE the people that live along this road. Life, at least for now, is fun for this young boy.

JUDGES

THOUGHT

While the boab trees have a
striking initial impact and
powerful presence in the
frame, the true richness of this
capture exists in the wider
narrative that is carried
forward beautifully through the
figures we walk past along the
leading lines in the frame,
asking us questions about
culture and time. There’s a
wonderfully timeless quality
present here, emphasised by
a beautifully anticipated
moment with the young boy in
the foreground placed against
the strong, but cohesive
juxtaposition of the immense
trees. A very worthy winner!
–Paul Hoelen

The scale between the trees
and the child rolling the tyre
makes for a strong, unique
composition. The depth and
perspective of the road draws
you through the amazing
formation of sculptural trees.
There is contrast of movement
in the image, yet the
landscape feels still. The light,
dusty haze and formation of
the clouds add to the surreal
quality. –Juliet Taylor

Outstanding image, my
number one. Striking and
unique. Great dimensions,
proportions, and use of space.
All the elements are perfectly
placed. Beautiful work.
–John Crawford

PLACES

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