Copeland Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Posted: May 13 12:34
Copeland
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The Beacon and Copeland Arts Development are inviting all Copeland residents to be inspired by The Beacon's most recent exhibition , Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007. Copeland residents have the opportunity to take part in the competition by sending in their own wildlife photograph to The Beacon with a chance to win a prize worth £100.
The competition will be open to all Copeland residents and will be split into two categories; adults 16 years and over and children under 16. The photograph should have been taken by the entrant in Cumbria during 2007/8. Entrants can choose whether their photograph is colour or black and white. Photographs must be at least 10" X 8" on matt or gloss photographic paper.
The deadline for entries is 12 noon on Wednesday 4th June. All entries should be sent to The Beacon, West Strand, Whitehaven. CA28 7LY. Winning entrants will be informed before a special prize presentation at The Beacon. The winner of both categories will receive a cash prize of £100. In addition, winners will also have their photographs posted on The Beacon website and the opportunity to take a photography masterclass with professional photographer, Rob Fraser.
To take part in the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, please contact The Beacon by telephone 01946 592302, e-mail thebeacon@copelandbc.gov.uk or download an entry form from www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk. Entry forms are also available at Whitehaven, Egremont & Millom Tourist Information Centres.
The Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is currently showing in The Beacon's Harbour Gallery until Saturday 7th June. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 10am to 4.30pm. Entry to the exhibition is free.
For more information about the competition , please contact The Beacon on 01946 592302 or Copeland Arts Development 07793 799343 or e-mail thebeacon@copelandbc.gov.uk.
