Made the short list

[Matt. K]

I entered 2 digital photographs in the SYDNEY LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION which is an annual event and 1 of them has been chosen for the exhibition. There were over 600 entries and 26 were selected. Each entry wins $400 and a finalist will be chosen for the first prize of $10,000. I am not very confident because my image lacked the technical quality I personally demand. But then there's no accounting for taste. The images will be printed approx 1.5 metres on canvas, and displayed for three weeks in Hyde Park in October. The winner will be anounced on the 5th of October at the launch at Customs House. If I can win this stuff then any of you can and I urge you all to enter every competition possible. I see stuff of the required standard posted here all of the time so go for it.

[Kris]

CONGRATS MATT! Thats fantastic - do you have a quick preview of your entry??

That's great news and you should be very proud!

[radar]

Congrats Matt,

I think you are being too modest. I do agree with you that a number of members here should submit their photos in various comps.

Well done,

André

[Glen]

Congratulations Matt, that is very pleasing and impressive. I will look forward to seeing it insitu in the park

[Manta]

What great news Matt - well done!! Wish I lived down there so I could go and see it in the flesh.

[jammy2]

Congrats Matt,
Very well deserved and it'd be great seeing the shot "life-size" =)

Cheers,
Ken

[gstark]

Matt,

I share the thrills that you're experiencing.

Well done; congratulations.

[big pix]

what Gary said....... and well done

[Nnnnsic]

Congratulations Matt.

[macka]

That's cool. Great news!

We may have to have a meet in the city and swing by Hyde Park to have a look.

[Alex]

Great news, Matt. This is exciting!

Alex

[sirhc55]

Good on yer Matt

[Geoff]

Nice one sport!

[Onyx]

Let me echo it one more time - good onya Matt.

And yes, I do agree members here should enter more competitions. You have a better chance of winning one than winning the lotto, so everyone should seek out photo comps and give it a go.

[Killakoala]

Well done Matt. However i feel your style of photography is very well suited to the theme of the competition, so it's no surprise to me you were short listed.

I'd love to see the image selected.

[fozzie]

Matt. K - Congratulations.

Old saying, you have to be in it to 'WIN' it.

fozzie

[BT*ist]

Congrats!!!

[PiroStitch]

Great stuff Matt! No harm in trying and good luck!

[Bindii]

Well done Matt!! Thats a huge pat on the back for you...

Do we get to see the image that was selected?

[Laurie]

Congratulations Matt!
!!

[Alpha_7]

Congratulations Matt, well done and good luck.

[Matt. K]

Thanks all!
I'm going to keep the image under wraps until the day,. Suffice to say it was chosen to match the exhibition criteria and was not my preferred image....but you gotta read the rules and please the judges. That's rule number 1. Unfortunately there's a downside.....I have to attend a cocktail party...nibble cheese and look cool. I'm doomed.

[fozzie]

Matt. K - with Philo at your side, you will look very cool, like this

fozzie

[Oscar]

Great work Matt. Congratulations. Invites all round for the party when you win??

Good luck.

Cheers, Mick