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2007 Photographic Competition Winners - view the Slideshow
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Professional landscape photographers, Mike Williams, Karen Frenkel and Jerry Rawson, had the difficult task of judging this year’s contest, which was categorised for the first time to better showcase the Peak District’s special qualities.

There has been an improving standard year on year and at least 10% of the 2007 entries can be classed as outstanding, commented Jerry.

Thanks to the support of gallery owner Si Homfray, this year’s winners received a unique prize of a summer-long exhibition of their work at the Living Art Gallery, Hathersage which was unveiled at a special reception on May 30th. You can visit the exhibition and also view all the winning entries on our Slideshow.

Our grateful thanks also go to Mike Cummins from Lets Stay Peak District (www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.com) for sponsoring this event.

CATEGORY: PEAK PARK PICTURE PERFECT

Winner: GRAHAM DUNN (top left)
Jerry Rawson praised Graham Dunn’s remarkably skilful shot of a cascading 'Monsal Dale Weir' for its lovely leading lines and wonderfully graphic quality.

Runner up: GRAHAM DUNN (above left) The reflection of a beautiful red sky really makes 'Sunrise on Stanage Edge'.

CATEGORY: YOUR PEAK DISTRICT

Winner: The Longnor landscape was the subject for another winner, MICHAEL ARBLASTER from Littleover, Derby, who’s picture 'Field at Longnor' depicts a barn beneath glowering skies and was marked out for its classic subject, brilliant composition, highlighting the dramatic sky against a carpet of green meadows.

Runner-up: DAVID PILKINGTON's 'Ashford Hall ' had a Gainsborough-like quality commented Mike Williams with all the judges commending its timeless landscape feel.

CATEGORY: PEAK TOWNS & VILLAGES

Winner: 'Stoney Middleton Well-Dressing' by FRANK KENT of Sheffield was chosen for its unusual approach to a traditional subject. Mike Williams said, “This shot its excellently composed and it has great impact and colour”.

Runner up: GRAHAM ALLBUTT from Stoke-on-Trent captured the textured and subtle colours of stone buildings clustered around 'Longnor Village Church'.

CATEGORY: WINTER IN THE PEAK DISTRICT

Winner: The haunting quality of 'Frost on Hathersage Moor' captured by STEPHEN ELLIOTT on the moor above his village was a favourite with all the judges who felt it depicted the depths of a Peakland winter very well.

Runner-up: 'Roaches' by JON CRUTTENDEN of Leek is a classic winter view of a famous Staffordshire Moorlands landscape and was praised for its crispness and beautiful light.

CATEGORY: LIVING, WORKING PEAK DISTRICT

Winner: 'Well Earned Rest.' TOM JOLLEY ’s nostalgic shot of a break in haymaking was a firm favourite with the judges who felt his traditional view of a farming landscape was full of character and excellently composed. The light is excellent, said Karen I love the old-fashioned subject which is still very familiar today. Tom, from the Hope Valley, also received special commendation from the judges as he is just 14 years old and the panel were impressed by his skill and technical ability. This lad had great talent; a real star for the future, remarked Jerry.

Runner-up: MIKE READ of Chesterfield’s strong and simple shot 'Startled Sheep' was commended for its good winter lighting and simple composition.

There was also a Commendation for the photograph entitled 'Three Shires Head' taken by Elspeth Malcolm and a Special Mention for Chris Harrop's unusual picture entitled 'Jumping Lamb'.
Image entitled 'Longnor Village Church' photographed by Graham Allbutt (2007 Runner Up Peak Towns & Villages category) Image entitled 'Stony Middleton Well Dressing' photographed by Frank Kent (2007 winner Peak Towns & Villages category)

VIEW ALL THE WINNING ENTRIES ON OUR SLIDESHOW (best viewed full screen)

(Pictures right :'Stony Middleton Well Dressing' photographed by Frank Kent & 'Longnor Village Church' photographed by Graham Allbutt - 2007).

We are also featuring the overall winning photographs for 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 on the Slideshow - 'Woodlands Valley' by Stephen Lomas, 'Ancestral Lines' by Paul O'Flanagan, 'The Roaches' by Jon Cruttenden and 'Curbar Edge' by Tony Dale plus the images chosen for the Christmas Cards 2006.

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2007 Photographic Competition Winners - view the Slideshow (best viewed full screen) Professional landscape photographers, Mike Williams, Karen Frenkel and Jerry Rawson, had the difficult task of judging this year’s contest, which was categorised for the first time to better showcase the Peak District’s special qualities. There has been an improving standard year on year and at least 10% of the 2007 entries can be classed as outstanding, commented Jerry. Thanks to the support of gallery owner Si Homfray, this year’s winners received a unique prize of a summer-long exhibition of their work at the Living Art Gallery, Hathersage which was unveiled at a special reception on May 30th. You can visit the exhibition and also view all the winning entries on our Slideshow. Our grateful thanks also go to Mike Cummins from Lets Stay Peak District (www.peakdistrict-nationalpark.com) for sponsoring this event. CATEGORY: PEAK PARK PICTURE PERFECT Winner: GRAHAM DUNN (top left) Jerry Rawson praised Graham Dunn’s remarkably skilful shot of a cascading 'Monsal Dale Weir' for its lovely leading lines and wonderfully graphic quality. Runner up: GRAHAM DUNN (above left) The reflection of a beautiful red sky really makes 'Sunrise on Stanage Edge'. CATEGORY: YOUR PEAK DISTRICT Winner: The Longnor landscape was the subject for another winner, MICHAEL ARBLASTER from Littleover, Derby, who’s picture 'Field at Longnor' depicts a barn beneath glowering skies and was marked out for its classic subject, brilliant composition, highlighting the dramatic sky against a carpet of green meadows. Runner-up: DAVID PILKINGTON's 'Ashford Hall ' had a Gainsborough-like quality commented Mike Williams with all the judges commending its timeless landscape feel. CATEGORY: PEAK TOWNS & VILLAGES Winner: 'Stoney Middleton Well-Dressing' by FRANK KENT of Sheffield was chosen for its unusual approach to a traditional subject. Mike Williams said, “This shot its excellently composed and it has great impact and colour”. Runner up: GRAHAM ALLBUTT from Stoke-on-Trent captured the textured and subtle colours of stone buildings clustered around 'Longnor Village Church'. CATEGORY: WINTER IN THE PEAK DISTRICT Winner: The haunting quality of 'Frost on Hathersage Moor' captured by STEPHEN ELLIOTT on the moor above his village was a favourite with all the judges who felt it depicted the depths of a Peakland winter very well. Runner-up: 'Roaches' by JON CRUTTENDEN of Leek is a classic winter view of a famous Staffordshire Moorlands landscape and was praised for its crispness and beautiful light. CATEGORY: LIVING, WORKING PEAK DISTRICT Winner: 'Well Earned Rest.' TOM JOLLEY ’s nostalgic shot of a break in haymaking was a firm favourite with the judges who felt his traditional view of a farming landscape was full of character and excellently composed. The light is excellent, said Karen I love the old-fashioned subject which is still very familiar today. Tom, from the Hope Valley, also received special commendation from the judges as he is just 14 years old and the panel were impressed by his skill and technical ability. This lad had great talent; a real star for the future, remarked Jerry. Runner-up: MIKE READ of Chesterfield’s strong and simple shot 'Startled Sheep' was commended for its good winter lighting and simple composition. There was also a Commendation for the photograph entitled 'Three Shires Head' taken by Elspeth Malcolm and a Special Mention for Chris Harrop's unusual picture entitled 'Jumping Lamb'. VIEW ALL THE WINNING ENTRIES ON OUR SLIDESHOW (best viewed full screen) (Pictures right :'Stony Middleton Well Dressing' photographed by Frank Kent & 'Longnor Village Church' photographed by Graham Allbutt - 2007). We are also featuring the overall winning photographs for 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 on the Slideshow - 'Woodlands Valley' by Stephen Lomas, 'Ancestral Lines' by Paul O'Flanagan, 'The Roaches' by Jon Cruttenden and 'Curbar Edge' by Tony Dale plus the images chosen for the Christmas Cards 2006. Friends' Events Conservation Events Photo Competition Countryside Awards Slideshow Favourite Walks & Places
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