Photographs from the region’s top photographers are represented in the 2022 City of Greater Geelong calendar, which has been posted to 128,000 households this month.
The popular calendar features the winning images from the City’s annual photography competition, which this year attracted more than 1300 entries.
The 13 winning images were selected through an online public voting process.
An image of the much-loved, historic Geelong Carousel by Tash Dear was voted the most popular among the 2221 votes and was selected for the cover of the calendar.
In a surprising twist and amidst some family rivalry, Tash’s daughter, Danka Dear, also has her photograph of the Floating Christmas Tree selected as the image for the month of December.
Mayor Stephanie Asher said the competition put a spotlight on the beauty and diversity of the Greater Geelong region.
“The free calendar is immensely popular with our residents and helps to highlight the beauty of our region and the vitality of our community – whether it’s our stunning coastline, diverse community, fabulous events or incredible wildlife,” she said.
“We’ve been through a tough year so it’s heartening that so many talented people in our community captured images showing what they love about our region.
“They represent the resilience we have all demonstrated as we’ve grasped the moments of light and joy amongst so much sacrifice.”
Calendars were posted earlier this month and additional copies will be available from January.
Deputy mayor and creative communities and culture portfolio chairman Trent Sullivan said the calendar helped to foster community pride, share important dates and information, and recognise the talent of local photographers.
“I’m sure lots of residents will want to put the calendar up in their home and send copies to friends and relatives as gifts,” he said.
“Our calendars are hugely popular with the community and each year we get to see a familiar landmark from a perspective or angle which gives it an entirely new impact.”
