A weekend of fauna, photos, fun, participation and appreciation of World
Heritage treasures in the Border Ranges Region of Northern NSW.
WHAT?
‘Softly Softly’ is a wildlife photographic competition with a difference.
Run over two days the essential aim is to photograph as many different
species of wildlife within an allocated time span and within the allocated
area. An ‘entrant’ can be a single person or a group but only one camera
is allowed per entrant.
MORE DETAILS?
For the purposes of this competition wildlife will exclude all insects
with the exception of moths, butterflies, and wasps. Also excluded
are insect larvae and worms. Included are all native mammals, reptiles,
amphibians, birds and crustaceans. Under no circumstances can wildlife
be handled or in any way interfered with in attempting to photograph
them.
WHERE?
The area of the competition will be defined as all areas east of the
McKellar Range within the Kyogle Shire and all areas of the Border Ranges
National Park. All competitors are bound by road rules, rules of trespass
and National Parks regulations and etiquette.
The start and finish point and the judging area is the Border Ranges
Centre at Wadeville.
WHEN?
The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September 2009.
Formal competition goes from 10:00 to 5:00pm on the Saturday and from
7:00 to 1:00 pm on the Sunday.
This is the weekend closest to World Threatened Species Day.
All entrants must be on site at least 45 minutes before starting.
Registration will be accepted on the day- however we cannot guarantee
that entrants registering on the day can be processed in time for a 10:00
am start.
This will be a very busy time for officials. If at all possible
please arrange registration before the due date to save the organisers
extra strain on the morning of the event.
JUDGING AND POINTS ALLOCATION
Photos and identification lists will be submitted to the judging panel
at the end of each day. Their job is
a)to judge whether the photo is in fact recognisable as a particular
species and
b) ascertain if the photographer has in fact identified the species correctly.
Judges will then allocate points. The judges’ decisions will be final
and there will be no provision for appeal.
One point will be awarded for each species photographed and a second
point will be awarded if the entrant is able to correctly name the species.
Either common names or scientific names will be acceptable. Prizes will
be awarded for placegetters
MORE DETAILS
*Competitors are allowed to carry as much reference material as they
wish.
*some reference material will be available on site at Wadeville.
*All cameras must be of the digital type.
*Important!
Entrants will also need to bring to the event camera accessories
which will allow their camera to be linked to a computer so that photos
can be viewed on a large screen for judging.
WHO IS RUNNING THE EVENT?
The event is being run by the 7th Generation Group Inc. in conjunction
with Border Ranges Tours. The event itself is a non-profit event and
any surplus funds will be donated to local wildlife care groups.
Accommodation available at the Border Ranges Centre at present is
powered van sites and camp sites. Food and beverages are available
on site. It is envisaged that some entertainment will occur on the
Saturday night.
Other more up market accommodation is available close by at Barkers Vale
and Lillian Rock or at Nimbin. The Border Ranges Centre or the Nimbin
Visitors Centre will be pleased to direct you to alternatives if we are
booked out.
The area of Wadeville is 20km North-east of Kyogle, 15km west of Nimbin,
48km south-west of Murwillumbah and 48km north-west of Lismore, adjacent
to the Border Ranges National Park.
Directions are on website www.borderrangescentre.com.au or set your sat-nav
system to 4806 Kyogle Road, Cawongla.
HOW DO I ENTER?
Send your entry form and $10 entry
donation [cheque / money order] to:
Border Ranges Tours
163 Link Road
Wadeville 2474
If accommodation is required please book as early as possible so you
are not disappointed.
This is a non-profit event. Entry fees cover promotion,
insurance costs and prizes. Surplus funds, if any, will be donated to
local wildlife care groups.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Ring Lee at the Border Ranges Centre on 02 66897285 or find us at www.borderrangescentre.
com .au
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