[gracer]

Listen up Melbournites (and the rest of Australia, too!), here is an interesting research stat:

70% of Victorians aged 50+ describe themselves as environmentalists at heart

That's impressive and a great anti-stereotype for most of us who would assume that having an environmental conscious is something only younger generations 'suffer' from, with symptoms such as tie-dye and tree hugging commonplace.

Turning the theory on its carbon neutral head are recent findings from Evergreen Faces that highlights the Victorian senior population as doing their bit to keep their corner of the world clean and green. And to celebrate their efforts, Evergreen Faces has just announced a photo comp:

To celebrate older Victorians' interest in the environment and sustainability, this year's Evergreen Faces Photography Competition theme is 'Seniors for the Environment'.

The competition is a flagship event of the Victorian Seniors Festival. During August people will be able to submit photos for the competition. Entry is free and out of the hundreds of entries, 24 finalists will be chosen to be exhibited at Federation Square during the Seniors Festival running October 7 - 14.

People will be able to vote for their favourite photo with the entrant winning a trip for 2 to New Zealand, courtesy of the 50+ educational travel specialists Odyssey Travel.

Theme: This year's theme is 'Seniors for the Environment', inviting people of all ages to submit photos that celebrate seniors taking an active role in creating a more environmentally sustainable planet. It could be anything from recycling, gardening, alternative energy or transport to tree planting, conservation activities and campaigning.

Entries open 1^st August and close 31^th August: Entry forms will be available from COTA Victoria, Australian Conservation Foundation and from participating local councils, or enter online at www.evergreenfaces.com.au

Exhibition

Finalists will be on exhibition during Victorian Seniors Festival, October 7-14 at Federation Square, in The Festival Hub at the Melbourne Town Hall and at participating local councils.

I think this is a great opp for photographers wanting to get involved in a good cause. If only I was a Leibowitz myself!

G

[Ken Gracey]

Hey grace, take it easy with the 50+ seniors comments

And here I was thinking you are only as old as you feel, and beng old these days is being over 80 isn't it ???

[Stubzee]

Ken for some of us 50's is but a distant memory.
Gordon

[Some Random Bloke]

So do you get discounted public transport Ken? Could save you catching the bus to visit clients

[bitingmidge]

Stubzee, on 22 June 2012 - 08:54 AM, said:

Ken for some of us 50's is but a distant memory.
Gordon

Actually I don't remember being in my 50's at all, and it was less than three weeks ago I left 'em behind. Is that a symptom of age or something?

Where was I?

Where am I?

Cheers,

P

[Ken Gracey]

Touché Alex

But somebody did ring me last week, to offer me pensioners insurance, and I slammed the phone down in his ear

[gracer]

Getting to 50 is a massive feat. And when I hopefully arrive at this destination, you'll all be over 100 and we can chat about this through a series of tremors and walking frame gestures.

[Ken Gracey]

Gee grace, you really know how to cheer a couple of old codgers up

[gracer]

Weeellll, if it makes you feel any better Ken your forum posting commitment requires a type of energy few people have been able to bottle. And that has nothing to do with age! I can see you still trying to start fights on here long after you're classified prehistoric

[pegi]

I think people over 50''s as you put it had better things to do than being entertained by some GIG that is condescending and treat you like an idiot and gaga!

That happens when I go and buy software or hardware, the YOUNG guy in the shop, seems to think that you are a total moron because it seems to him that look like one and on top of it..wowoowowowo knowing about PC and paraphernalia. On top of of it being a woman. that really flaws them when I point the obvious or know the difference between a 32 or 64 bit......

They look at you as if you were the epitomy of senility...

So spare all these meetings and gatherings for the over 50's they are a disgrace more than anything else. As if "they" need to be told what to do.....that's me anyway.

Maybe some other oldies need that!

[Ken Gracey]

Lol, grace you know me to well, I love a good argument

[gracer]

Get your point Pegi, but actually what this initiative points to is a heightened level of awareness from the older generation, that younger ages could do to learn from!

You get age discrimination at every stage. Any time I tell people I don't want kids, they chuckle and tell me I'll change my mind when I'm older. Because apparently, my brain is not properly formed now!

BUT, all that aside, I quite like the premise of this project, and it only becomes the sort of event you refer to if people approach it that way. Personally, most of my fav photogs are 50+. Why? Because I'm looking through a pair of eyes that have seen more than I've been able to, so far.

All about perspective.

Go on Ken, argue that. I know you want to!!

G

[Islandhead]

Lol Crikey Pegi, seems like a nerve has been hit.

I didn't see this event as you have obviously seen it. It looks like an event organized by the Victorian Seniors Festival as a celebration of mature photographical/environmental experience. Or are they just being condescending to themselves and treating themselves like idiots?

[Ken Gracey]

O grace why you bait me so

Age is all in the mind, Grace, ever heard the old saying life begins at 40 ? Yes 30 years ago 50 was old, but now the average person lives well past retirement age, by in many cases more than 30 years +

My own father in law is 86 and still works, 7 days a week, as a Golf instructor ( yeah I know its not a real job) but hey he is happy.

[BrianB]

Hey Ken, a golf instructor is a real job. Anything that people want to pay for is a real job. Good on him!

[Ken Gracey]

Who's side you on Brian, you young wipper snapper

I am just saying, I can't understand how you can call somebody a senior when they are 50+ if it said old codgers (80+) had an interest in the environment, i could understand, at 80+ you are not far off being converted back to worm food, now are you ?

O and Grace, when you get older you will come to your senses and want Rug Rats... Couldn't you just imagine in 20 years, when i am worm food, a little 18 year old Grace protégé sitting here typing away on the AMW forums, like there long gone uncle Kenny, or Mick, or JZ or Brian, or Alex or headman, or aunt Pegi etc etc etc.

[pegi]

I love your reply G. I had to chuckle...not doing a lot of that lately as I have a stinking cold and barely function.....of course always get my brain into gear to reply to you guys!

gracer, on 03 July 2012 - 02:10 PM, said:

Get your point Pegi, but actually what this initiative points to is a heightened level of awareness from the older generation, that younger ages could do to learn from!

You get age discrimination at every stage. Any time I tell people I don't want kids, they chuckle and tell me I'll change my mind when I'm older. Because apparently, my brain is not properly formed now!

BUT, all that aside, I quite like the premise of this project, and it only becomes the sort of event you refer to if people approach it that way. Personally, most of my fav photogs are 50+. Why? Because I'm looking through a pair of eyes that have seen more than I've been able to, so far.

All about perspective.

Go on Ken, argue that. I know you want to!!

G

[pegi]

That is brilliant. nice to know people and oldies get into life and are not being ridiculed and do the things they love. IS not it what life is all about?.

I was very lucky to love what I was doing.

Ken Gracey, on 03 July 2012 - 06:09 PM, said:

O grace why you bait me so

Age is all in the mind, Grace, ever heard the old saying life begins at 40 ? Yes 30 years ago 50 was old, but now the average person lives well past retirement age, by in many cases more than 30 years +

My own father in law is 86 and still works, 7 days a week, as a Golf instructor ( yeah I know its not a real job) but hey he is happy.

[pegi]

don't forget that you are always here, until...one day WE are no more!

bitingmidge, on 23 June 2012 - 04:52 AM, said:

Actually I don't remember being in my 50's at all, and it was less than three weeks ago I left 'em behind. Is that a symptom of age or something?

Where was I?

Where am I?

Cheers,

P

[bitingmidge]

pegi, on 04 July 2012 - 06:40 PM, said:

don't forget that you are always here, until...one day WE are no more!

It IS difficult to escape from you lot you know.....


xxx from Burgundy,

P