We reveal the superb images which have won prizes in our photographic competition.
These are the images which have taken the prizes in the Cheshire Life photo competition. Our panel of judges faced a tough task in choosing the best shots from over 1,000 entries and after much deliberation agreed on a top five.
The judges first selected a long list of 50 which was gradually narrowed down to a shortlist of 25 from which our three prize winners, two highly commended entries and the 12 shots for our 2012 calendar were chosen.June McNulty from Frodhsam has won first prize for her picture of a boat on the sands at Hoylake which the judges praised for its simplicity and composition.Cheshire Life’s picture editor John Cocks said: ‘It is a photograph which perfectly captures the tranquillity of the scene. It is well composed, well framed and a worthy winner.’June, has won a new Canon EOS 600D and EF-S 18-55 IS lens worth �750, provided by competition sponsors Wilkinson’s Cameras.Our second prize has gone to George Standen of Runcorn for this shot of a wheat field and he has won a Canon Powershot S95 worth �300. David Parkinson, of Wilkinson’s Cameras said: ‘It is an interesting shot which caught the eye of all the judges. A lot of the
These are the images which have taken the prizes in the Cheshire Life photo competition. Our panel of judges faced a tough task in choosing the best shots from over 1,000 entries and after much deliberation agreed on a top five.
The judges first selected a long list of 50 which was gradually narrowed down to a shortlist of 25 from which our three prize winners, two highly commended entries and the 12 shots for our 2012 calendar were chosen.
June McNulty from Frodhsam has won first prize for her picture of a boat on the sands at Hoylake which the judges praised for its simplicity and composition. Cheshire Life’s picture editor John Cocks said: ‘It is a photograph which perfectly captures the tranquillity of the scene. It is well composed, well framed and a worthy winner.’
June, has won a new Canon EOS 600D and EF-S 18-55 IS lens worth �750, provided by competition sponsors Wilkinson’s Cameras.
Our second prize has gone to George Standen of Runcorn for this shot of a wheat field and he has won a Canon Powershot S95 worth �300.
David Parkinson, of Wilkinson’s Cameras said: ‘It is an interesting shot which caught the eye of all the judges. A lot of the entries were of rural scenes and it was good to find one which looked at the countryside from a new angle.’
Third prize went to Ron Sutton of Chester whose image, Frosty Trees, won him a new Canon Powershot SX220 HS worth �250.
Cheshire Life editor Louise Taylor said: ‘It is a beautiful picture which all the judges felt deserved recognition. It was an incredibly difficult job choosing just three winners from the hundreds of wonderful photographs taken by Cheshire Life readers.’
Wilkinson Cameras, established in 1986, have opened a new store in Warrington. They now have nine 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 01228 538583; Lancaster, 6 James Street, 01524 380510; Southport, 38 Eastbank Street, 01704 534534; Warrington, 10 The Mall, Golden Square Shopping Centre, 01925 638290.There is also a direct sales team on 01772 252188 and a website – www.wilkinson.co.u
Wilkinson Cameras, established in 1986, have opened a new store in Warrington. They now have nine 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 01228 538583; Lancaster, 6 James Street, 01524 380510; Southport, 38 Eastbank Street, 01704 534534; Warrington, 10 The Mall, Golden Square Shopping Centre, 01925 638290.There is also a direct sales team on 01772 252188 and a website – www.wilkinson.co.u
See which reader photos made the 2012 Cheshire Life Calendar
Don’t forget you can still upload your photos from around the county. Go to cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk and click on the ‘Send us your photos’ link on the left of the page.You will be asked to register, which is free and also allows you to comment on articles and photographs on the site, to enter competitions and to take advantage of special offers.Once you’ve signed up you’ll be able to add your photos to the hundreds already online.
