	{"id":101819,"date":"2025-12-06T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=101819"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:15:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T04:15:42","slug":"showcasing-the-regions-unique-wildlife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/showcasing-the-regions-unique-wildlife\/","title":{"rendered":"Showcasing the region&#8217;s unique wildlife"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HEATHCOTE Winery is hosting an exhibition of photographs by John Rawson in its art gallery.<\/p>\n<p>The Momentum of Light show will run until 15 December.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re proud to host a stunning new exhibition by local photographer John Rawson, showcasing breathtaking snapshots of Australia&#8217;s various flora and fauna,&#8221; the winery&#8217;s David Masin said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;His work is incredible and a testament to his passion for the beauty of this country and its unique wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;John has also put together his limited edition 2026 calendar featuring some of his best work, available for purchase at cellar door now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The exhibition is Rawson&#8217;s first solo exhibition since 1975.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve had many joint exhibitions, but this is my first solo exhibition in a long time,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/12\/JohnRawson3_78481.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"810\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Rawson&#8217;s photography features breathtaking snapshots of Australian flora and fauna.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Heathcote Winery has a lovely gallery, and I am pleased to be able to feature my work there.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So far I have sold three pieces as well as a number of calendars.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve been producing calendars for the last seven years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rawson has exhibited his work in art shows across Victoria including Kilmore, Whitehorse, Moonee Valley, Sorrento, Mount View and Frankston.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have been an enthusiastic photographer since the age of 11,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I also play blues harmonica and spent many years selling woodturning at craft markets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Heathcote Winery is open from 11am to 5pm seven days a week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HEATHCOTE Winery is hosting an exhibition of photographs by John Rawson in its art gallery. 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