Fourteen of Carr Hill’s A-Level photography students have taken part in a photography competition run by the local Rotary Club.
In a bid to encourage and recognise local talent the Rotary Club of Kirkham and Rural Fylde launched the competition which was given the theme of ‘People’. Despite being in its first year the competition was popular amongst the students with some very impressive and thought provoking work submitted.
The Rotary Club, which provided a judging panel, praised the students for their individual interpretations of the topic and the diversity of the work entered.
The level of talent was so high that the Rotary Club decided to award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, originally judges had only intended to award one winner. Year 13 student Ellie Holmes bagged 1st place with the judges stating that they felt her images were reminiscent of Andy Warhol. They also credited Ellie’s creative use of overlaying trees and branches which reminded the judges of veins running underneath the human body.
Ellie, who is hoping to gain an apprenticeship with a photographer when she finishes Sixth Form, has never entered a professional competition before. Ellie said: “I was surprised and happy when I heard that I had won the competition. The entry I submitted was of my own face which I used as a base to contrast with items from everyday life.”
Keeley Robinson was placed second with her artful images of a close up eye with vivid green make up intriguing the judges. Jodie Dugdale was awarded third place as her entry evoked memories of a Kate Bush album cover and conveyed the feeling of being at one with nature amongst the judges.
Dave Thomas is a Rotarian and formed part of the judging panel. Dave said: “We were so impressed with the work submitted by the Carr Hill students. It was evident that a lot of thought had gone into the entries and that the students were determined to make their work stand out by using their natural creativity.
“Selecting a winner was tough as all the entries were deserving in their own right. That is why we decided to award 2nd and 3rd place in addition to 1st as we simply felt that we needed to recognise more than one of the entries.”
A Level Photography Teacher Miss Wignall said: “This is the first year a competition like this has run in the school’s local area. I knew the students would be interested in taking part as they are all passionate about photography and enjoy the opportunity to create new and different work.
“We have some very talented photographers at the school and I am delighted that some of their work is being recognised through an external competition. We all wish Ellie the best of luck for the next stage of the competition.”
.jpg)
