It’s time to get out and about as we launch our annual hunt for the county’s best amateur photographer
It is the perfection combination – an abundance of ways to take pictures and a county blessed with more great views than you can shake a selfie stick at. And the result is one of the most popular features of our magazine and website – our annual search for Cheshire’s best amateur photographer.
Whether you use your phone, your tablet or even a camera, we want to see your favourite shots of our glorious county. Don’t forget that buildings, animals and people in local settings make interesting subjects too.
Later in the year our panel of judges will select a winner who will win camera equipment from Wilkinsons Cameras, our competition sponsors. Hundreds of pictures were uploaded to our website last year, which all showcased the beauty and variety of the county; from the hills to the coast and from the bustling towns and cities to the unspoiled villages.
Cheshire Life editor Louise Allen-Taylor will lead the panel of judges which will also include picture editor John Cocks and David Parkinson from Wilkinson’s Cameras. So what are you waiting for? Grab your camera and start snapping.
Be in the picture
To add photos to our online gallery, click the Photos tab at the top of the page and click on ‘Upload a Photo’. You will be asked to register, which is free and allows you to comment on articles on the site and to take advantage of special offers. Photos are automatically entered into our competition.
Closing Date: 25th September 2015
You have until Friday September 25th to get your entry in and after that date our judges will be choosing a winner who will win a 50MP Canon EOS 5Ds camera worth £2999 provided by competition sponsors Wilkinson’s Cameras.
Two runners-up will be able to hone their skills on a photography training course at Wilkinson’s purpose-built learning centre in Liverpool, or courses any of their ten stores across the North West.
The camera champions
Wilkinson Cameras have ten stores offering a huge choice of photographic and optical equipment to suit all levels supported by interested and enthusiastic staff who are always happy to help.
Wilkinson Camera stores are at: Preston, 27 Friargate Walk, St George’s Centre 01772 556250; Burnley, 95 St James’s Street 01282 424524, Bury, 61 The Rock, 0161 764 3402; Blackburn, 42 Northgate, 01254 581272; Kendal, Unit 19a, the Westmorland Centre, Stricklandgate, 01539 735055; Carlisle, 13 Grapes Lane, The Lanes Centre, 01228 538583; Lancaster, 6 James Street, 01524 380510; Southport, 38 Eastbank Street, 01704 534534; Warrington, 10 The Mall, Golden Square Shopping Centre, 01925 638290, Liverpool, 51 Lord Street, 0151 255 0345. Call 01772 252188 or go online to wilkinson.co.uk
