Summer Of Celebration Photography Competition Winners Announced

Six photographers have been named as winners in East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Summer of Celebration Photography Competition.

This summer has been one to remember with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. To capture the pride and community spirit that was on display in the East Riding, the council ran the ‘Summer of Celebration’ photography contest in June and July.

Between 2 June and 27 July, amateur photographers were invited to send in their best photos of Jubilee celebrations and the as it was carried through the East Riding. More than 80 entries were received and together they show how local people took part in these two special events, which were celebrated around the country and across the globe.

On 28 August, all of the entries were evaluated anonymously by the judging panel, which included Councillor Chad Chadwick, chairman of the council; Sally Hayes, curator; and Ian Rayner, tourism service manager.

The winners are:
Jo-Anne Bell for ‘Wetwang Scarecrow Pays Homage to her Majesty’
Amy Bettison for ‘Passing on the flame in Beverley’
Jean Bridges for ‘The Torch Olympic
Barry Ewbank for ‘Lund Jubilee Tea’ and ‘Charlie the Patriotic Punk’
Jean Illingworth for ‘Jubilee Flags’ and ‘Sophie’
Denise Jacques for ‘Waiting for the Torch’

Councillor Chadwick said:

“We received so many inspirational, creative and colourful photos, the choice was very difficult. I’d like to congratulate everyone who entered, you showed us in red, white and blue just how much you enjoyed the Jubilee celebrations and how supportive you were of our torch bearers as they proudly carried the Olympic Flame through the East Riding. This has been a summer to remember.”

A range of prizes, donated from the council’s cultural services, were shared amongst the winners. All of the entries can be viewed on the council’s Flickr website, http://www.flickr.com/photos/summerofcelebration/



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