Terrigal resident, Norman Haskell, has visited Parliament House, alongside his wife and family, to see firsthand his winning photograph on display after taking out second place in the 2023 Robertson Photography Competition.
The 2023 Robertson Photography Competition was organised by Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP.
Three winning photographs are now being displayed in Dr Reid’s Parliamentary Office.
This is all part of the prize package for taking out the top three positions.
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP:
“It was a pleasure welcoming Mr Haskell, his wife, and family to Parliament House in Canberra, and providing them with a behind-the-scenes tour of the building.
“Norman’s 2nd place photograph is now on display in my parliamentary office and greeting every visiting guest, which includes Ministers and other special dignitaries.
“The Haskell Family were very happy to see Norman’s work on full display and I think it looks absolutely fantastic as well!”, Dr Reid said.
Quotes attributable to Mr Norman Haskell:
“Part of the winners’ prize for the inaugural 2023 Robertson Photography Competition was that the photos would be displayed in Dr Reid’s offices in Parliament House in Canberra.
“It was an exciting prospect for us, but it took a few months to plan to take our daughter’s young family - both parents work full time, and our granddaughters both go to Kincumber Public School - at a time when Parliament was sitting.
“Eventually, we organised a day before the Easter long weekend, rented some accommodation and visited Parliament House.
“Dr Reid welcomed us and took us for a brief tour after which he chatted to us in his office for a short while before he had to go to Question Time.
“We are very appreciative that Dr Reid and his staff took time out and were so friendly and hospitable to make this a special moment to remember for our family and have some photos taken with our grandchildren in his office with my photo - “Morning Sun on The Skillion” - of our iconic local Central Coast landmark that I took in 2013!”, Mr Haskall said.
The 2024 Robertson Photography Competition is now open.
Interested participants must live in Robertson and can only submit one photograph per entry.
Competition closes at the start of June 2024.
Two winning photographs will each receive a $50 gift voucher and have their photographs displayed in Dr Reid’s Parliamentary Office.
For more information, contact Dr Reid’s office on (02) 4322 2400 or email [email protected].
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