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The Warkworth Museum is inviting keen photographers to take a closer look at the Wilson Cement Works in Warkworth.
The museum, supported by The Camera Store, is running a competition titled: Capturing Heritage in Action, Wilson Cement Works.
Museum manager Victoria Joule says the idea is to continue the museum’s photographic record of the works and their connection with the town.
“We have photographs in our archives dating back to when the cement works were operating, through to when the home guard was packing explosives there during the war, and some from the 1960s and 1980s.
“The competition will allow us to capture how it is used by the town today and some of the entries will become a permanent part of our archives, as well as being displayed at an exhibition opening in November sponsored by Golden Bay Cement.”
Although much of the site is out of bounds due to safety concerns, Photo Store owner Colin Staples says this should not be a barrier to getting good photos.
“A lot of the ruins are not within the fence, but even walking around the perimeter of the fence and taking photos through the fence will provide opportunities for some great shots,” he says.
He suggests photographers think about using a selfie stick, photographing from a distance and perhaps using a drone.
“The museum is also interested in seeing how people use and enjoy the site today, so that’s another angle to think about.”
Old photographs can also be entered into the competition.
Staples says that from a technical point-of-view, make sure the lens is clean and use the zoom function.
Entries will be judged in three categories – juniors (aged 5 to 10 years), intermediate (aged 11-16 years) and open. Both printed and digital photos will be accepted and can be left at The Photo Store in Queen Street or the Warkworth Museum.
Winners will receive free framing of their photo, as well as cash prizes or a book, in the case of the junior winner.
Entries will be accepted from September 11 to October 22, and conditions of entry can be read here
