THE Rotary Club of Launceston recently promoted a Young Photographer’s competition held in memory of past president and enthusiastic photographer, Dennis Howson.

Young persons between four and 18 years took part using secure online internet links, managed by our specialist internet team.

Rotary president Mrs Sandra Maizels said: “We chose ‘Wild Nature’ as the theme and are astonished at the skilfully composed photos including a robin taken at close range by a seven-year-old and a perching kestrel beautifully framed in a blue spring sky, photographed by another young entrant.”

The competition was judged by members of the Launceston Camera Club.

Judging panel member, Pedro Landers said: “Many entries demonstrated the photographer has an eye for a good image. Photographic skills can be learned but the ability to see a good subject is much harder to achieve.”

Mrs Maizels said: “We fondly remember Dennis Howson, to whom the competition was dedicated, and were privileged to have the support of Dennis’ daughters who generously donated and presented trophies and gift vouchers.”

The prize presentation took place on Sunday, June 27, in the Rotary Community Shop.

Launceston Camera Club topped up the prizes by offering photography tuition to the ‘Senior’ category winner.

Launceston Camera Club secretary Hugh Letheren said: “We were pleased to partner Rotary Club in this initiative and would welcome new members to join us in the wonderful world of photography.”

A display of the entries can be seen in the Rotary shop, situated close to Launceston Town Centre.

Rotary Club Youth Committee chairperson, Gary Cook said: “The competition was such a success that we intend to run it again in autumn 2022.”