Panasonic announces 2010 LUMIX Life Winners

Panasonic is delighted to announce the winners of its popular ‘LUMIX Life – Focus on Australia’ project, whose images will now be published alongside those of professionals in a book showcasing the best of Australian life.

The 100 winning images, selected from over 7,000 entries by amateur LUMIX photographers, were taken on a variety of Panasonic LUMIX cameras and captured every inch of Australia – from the underwater beauty of Turquoise Bay in Western Australia and the peaceful Douglas River in Tasmania, to the Kosciusko mountain ranges.

Australia’s unique wildlife features strongly in ‘Focus on Australia,’ which goes on sale in November. The book will also include vibrant representations of some truly “Australian” identities, capturing the diversity of our country.

According to Pro Shooter and member of the Judging Panel, Ken Duncan, the project has been an overwhelming success.

“We have been completely stunned by both the number and quality of images that have been submitted over the past three months – all entrants were going head to head with the Pro Shooters and have really shone, making it extremely difficult to choose the winners!” he said.

“We have seen images caught in the clear waters of Jervis Bay on the waterproof FT Series to Western Australian sunrises captured with the GF1. It is clear from the images submitted that, whether you are using a compact camera or interchangeable lens model, you can really push the creative limits and get truly inspirational results from any LUMIX,” he added.

Panasonic Australia Marketing Communications Manager, Matthew Mannall, also expressed his delight at the success of the program and the enthusiasm of the entrants.

“We are excited that readers will soon be able to flick through the book and get a real sense of the magic and diversity of this country, and the unique perspectives our LUMIX Life photographers have captured – their take on Australia,” he said.

“In the meantime, we hope people will check out the winning entries on the website and be inspired by the incredible talent that is out there – and at just how easy it is to take amazing photos with LUMIX.”

“With so many outstanding images in the running, it was always going to be an extremely tough decision and we truly appreciate the time and effort that every entrant put into entering the competition. We are also particularly grateful to our Pro Shooters, who have trekked from mountain to sea armed with their LUMIX in search of that perfect shot that captures Australia, and come back with some breathtaking results,” he added.

The LUMIX Life Pro Shooters include professional photographers Ken Duncan, Peter Eastway, Bill Bachman, Leo Meier, Nick Rains, Frances Mocnik, Ted Grambeau, Hugh Brown and ionic journalist Ray Martin.

Check out the winning entries at www.lumixlife.com.au/photogalleries

Proceeds from the sale of ‘LUMIX Life – Focus on Australia’ will be used to help fund ‘Walk a While’, an indigenous arts educational program which gives indigenous youth access to training and technology in the areas of photography, film and music.