The winners of the Werribee River Association’s Werr-I-Bee Long photo competition have highlighted the sense of community, home and belonging present in the municipality.
Joint winners Lyn Hoare and Paul Daley had their respective photographs selected as the winning entries.
Ms Hoare, a Werribee South resident, said she makes an effort not to plan the photos she takes.
“It was a hot night and I had just gone for a wander down along the Werribee South Beach foreshore,” she said.
“I took my camera with me to catch the light. This photo was one of a series I took that night.”
While Ms Hoare said she was excited, she was also genuinely surprised upon finding out her photo which represents the “hazy, late summer days, and the multicultural nature of our area” had won.
“It’s as representative of Australia in 2022 as anything else. I love living in multicultural Wyndham,” she said.
Hoppers Crossing resident Mr Daley said he was “so fortunate” that fog began rolling in and biogas methane flares were burning in the background at the Western Treatment Plant, leading to the orange hue decorating his winning entry.
“The inspiration came from the picturesque seascape of the Mouth of The Werribee River at Werribee South” he said.
“The boats moored there have become a familiar landmark for as long as I can remember.
“The three similar-looking boats just happen to be the craftsmanship of my brother-in-law’s father who hand-built them and three matching dinghies.”
Mr Daley said there was so much to see and photograph within the Wyndham city boundaries.
“I hope the image projects a sense of tranquillity that encourages people to come down to the mouth of the river and just relax and take in the peacefulness that is on offer,” he said.
“The best things in life are free.”
