Art of the wetlands

CITY of Casey residents were given the chance to test their artistic ability over the past couple of months.
The council held its first World Wetlands Day photographic competition in honour of World Wetlands Day which is on 2 February each year.
The areas covered in the competitions included Tooradin, Warneet, Cannons Creek as well as Casey suburban areas such as Hampton Park and Berwick.
Out of 77 entries, Stefan Schroeder’s photo ‘Breaking Dawn’ taken at Berwick Springs Estate was named the winner of the competition.
Second and third prizes were also awarded; second place was given to Kim Quigley for her photo ‘Best of Friends,’ also taken at the popular Berwick Springs Estate.
Annette Neilson was awarded third place for her photo named ‘Different Perspective’, taken at River Gum Creek Reserve in Hampton Park.
Other City of Casey residents were recognised for their photographic skills, with 11 awarded certificates of commendation.
Mayor Amanda Stapledon presented each of the placegetters with their certificates at the last council meeting and congratulated everyone on the standard of their entries.
“Casey is certainly home to some very talented individuals, with 77 outstanding entries received for this year’s World’s Wetlands Day Photo Competition,” Cr Stapledon said.
‘Congratulations to all the winners and entrants for taking the time to capture some of Casey’s magnificent wetlands.”