Plymouth - Spirit of South West Photography Competition
Foot Anstey were proud to support this competition which celebrated the region where we live and work. The photographs were judged by internationally renowned photographer Charlie Waite and 12 shortlisted photographers were exhibited at Salt Quay House.
Charlie Waite joined the exhibition to present the six winners with their prizes. Charlie discussed the meaning and philosophy of photography as an art form. Drawing on a quotation by one of his inspirations, Henri Cartier Bresson (his other is, of course, Ansel Adams), Charlie explained how good photography is "the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as the precise organization of forms which gives that event its proper expression."
Charlie explained why he had picked each of the photos and prize winners; for example Chris England’s "Family Fun" made him smile, the little protagonist in red contrasting beautifully with the men in white whilst the body language of her arms seemed to exclaim ‘what on earth are they doing?’.
The six adult category winners were (first to sixth);
Chris Parker “Winter Light”,
Chris England “Family Fun”,
John Burtoft “The Surging Sea”,
Tony Shapter “Steam Train at Goodrington”,
Mark Langsworthy “Moor Snow”
James Hembrow “Dawn Walk”.
PCAD lecturers Tobie Loates and Chris Smith judged the school’s category and explained they had picked their winner, Michael Kerr a student at St Boniface School for “Cream tea at dusk” because it was so beautifully representative of the south west. Michael wins entry for his entire class to one of the Eden Project’s fantastic educational workshops.
All proceeds from the competition went to Derriford-based charity, Jeremiah’s Journey, who help children who have been bereaved. Dr Sheila Cassidy who helped found the charity was at the event to thank all who had participated and to outline the fantastic work the charity carries out.
