The Devon Camera Centre 2007/ 2008 Winter Competition!
This winter we gave our local enthusiasts the chance to win one of last years most acclaimed digital SLR's, a Canon EOS 400D and 18-55mm lens.
The task was to simply submit your favourite "Winter in Devon" photo for a shot at this great prize.
The Prize was awarded to Sheila by our Exeter Branch manager, Iain Randall.
The entries were judged by local, professional wedding photography company, Orchid Wedding Photography, www.orchidphotography.co.uk
The winner was Sheila Haycox with this stunning image:
"Mist over Torridge Valley, near Shebbear, Devon"
www.Orchidphotography.co.uk verdict:
"Beautifully composed, atmospheric image. Captures the beauty of light & magic of the early morning mist"
The runners up, in alphabetical order are as follows:
Jackie Hoile
"Sidmouth (bottom of Jacob's Ladder)"
David Lomax
"stunted hawthorn trees near Lower Blackaton, Widecombe-in-the-Moor"
Bob Odroft
Teign River George at Fingles Bridge, (near Castle Drago)
Daniel O'Neill
"Eggesford Forest, Devon (in the carpark actually)"
www.Orchidphotography.co.uk verdict:
"Great point of focus & use of shallow depth of field help to highlight the beautiful range of colours found in this image"Graham Stevens
www.Orchidphotography.co.uk verdict:
"This sharp & well composed image offers the ingrediants of excellent foreground interest, a long depth of field & movement."Thank you, to each and every entrant.
