Brisbane’s unique tapestry has been captured by the winners of this year’s Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards.
The Brisbane City Council has revealed the various category winners of the competition which asked those who lived, worked or studied in Brisbane to capture the city in its best light.
Nigel Cowdery took out the Open category for his image of people on the Story Bridge Climb at sunset.
Judging has also been opened for the People’s Choice Award, after 25 photos were shortlisted.
Those photos can be viewed, and voted on, on the Brisbane City Council website.
Here’s the full list of Lord Mayor’s Photographic Award winners:
Open winner: Nigel Cowdery
Title: Bridge climb at sunset
Description: The Story Bridge in Brisbane attracts many sightseers to take part in the Bridge Climb, taking in the city sights and the incredible Brisbane sunsets.
Suburb taken: Brisbane City
Open 2nd place: Tapash Alister
Title: Sun
Description: An old Queenslander, bathing in the afternoon sun.
Suburb taken: Fairfield
Open 3rd place: Kylie Facey
Title: New Farm Park roses
Description: Some roses at New Farm Park bathed in golden light at sunset.
Suburb taken: New Farm
Social Media winner: Rosanna Materazzo
Title: Spring lights
Description: A beautiful sunset highlighting the purple jacaranda trees and Mount Coot-tha.
Suburb taken: St Lucia
Green heart winner: John Stephens
Title: Hurry up, it’s my turn
Description: Backyard birds – adult and juvenile magpies enjoy a cool bath on a warm day.
Suburb taken: Mount Crosby
Lavonne Bobongie Award winner: Lewis Bin Doraho
Title: A bird’s eye perspective
Description: Taken on the dawn of ANZAC Day 2024, we reflect on those who’ve served and continue to serve this country on the front line.
Suburb taken: Brisbane City
Student winner: Jack Hinz
Title: Old in the new
Description: While visiting the Ann Street Presbyterian Church, I noticed this enticing view out of its top window: the City Hall cornered by the surrounding developments.
Suburb taken: Brisbane City
