View of Wels: Wishes for the 70th anniversary wanted!

View of Wels: Wishes for the 70th anniversary wanted!

A very special competition caused a sensation in Wels! On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Wels Ganser Photo Club, a photo competition was launched under the topic of "View of Wels and the Sidelines". The association thus invites both hobby photographers and professionals to capture their most beautiful moments from the region and present them to the public. As Tips reported, a total of 91 participants took part in this competition. The variety of submissions reflect the colorful life in Wels and the surrounding area.

The jury had the challenging task of selecting the best photographs. Mike Hofer secured first place with an impressive picture of the Trinity Church in Stadl-Paura. Norbert Hofmüller follows in second place with a dynamic photo of a swimmer. Herbert Meschuh achieved third place with a fascinating black and white recording of the museum footbridge in the fog. The results show once again that Wels is not only a city with history, but also with a lively present.

Conditions for photo enthusiasts

Anyone who has an interest in photography was allowed to take part in the competition, regardless of experience or place of residence. The possibilities were almost unlimited: from atmospheric landscapes to sporting events to living portraits - everything was allowed. On the homepage of the photo club, interested parties learn more about the exact conditions of participation and the permitted photo species. What matters is the good eye and passion for photography, such as "https://fotowels.at/2025/02/fotowett-neuer-blick-auf-wels-und-wanden/"> Fotowels.at emphasized.

The photos could be submitted in different ways, be it personally on club evenings, via USB stick or conveniently via email-according to the preferences of the participants. Particularly practical: all types of devices were approved for the submissions, whether smartphone, digital camera or even analog devices such as slides. So everyone had the chance to capture their perspective on Wels and the surrounding area.

views and upcoming events

In addition to the photo competition, there are always attractive events related to photography in Wels. For example, the 22nd edition of the Nikon Days will take place on September 14, 2025, which is aimed at all photography and video-loving enthusiasts. Until then, there are numerous opportunities to train and exchange ideas in the art of photography. Photography.at offers comprehensive information and registration options.

For everyone who wants to deepen their passion for photography, the latest firmware version for the Pixel shift recording function of the Z8 could also be of great interest, which was recently published. In this way, the Austrian photography scene remains active and lives through ever new impulses.