By Mara Pattison-Sowden
AFTER the excitement of identifying birds wore off, Sandy Berthelsen decided to buy herself a camera and learn how to capture the flitty little creatures on film.
Her bird watching passion moved into the digital era and the Healesville photographer said she was now more of an “opportunistic photographer”.
Ms Berthelsen, a member of the Upper Yarra Artisans, said the camera always travelled with her.
“I will stop on the side of the road if I see something interesting,” she said.
To describe the length she’d go for the “perfect shot”, Ms Berthelsen said she was in Healesville three years ago when a horse drawn carriage was slowly making its way down the main street.
“I got ahead, jumped out of the car and took some photographs, then I ran up further to take more because the horses kept coming closer,” she said.
“I did it several times until I got the shot I wanted.”
She was one of 28 artists showcasing for the Upper Yarra Artisan’s Winter exhibition, but said she was looking forward to the annual Visage exhibition in September.
This year will be the second portrait competition, featuring portraits of people who live, work of play in the Upper Yarra Valley.
Entries are open for Visage until 2 September, and artists can submit a painting, drawing, sculpture or photograph.
Winners will be announced at the opening of the exhibition on Friday 16 September.
Entry forms are available at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre or the Yarra Ranges Council website.
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