Monday 24 Oct 2011
ULVERSTON PHOTOGRAPHER TAKES RUNNERS UP PLACE IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
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A stunning photograph of Ulverston Viaduct in Cumbria has been selected as a runner up in a national photography competition. Local man Carl Hodge had his image shortlisted out of around 500 entries for the Network Rail 'Lines in the Landscape' special award in the Take a View Landscape Photographer of the Year 2011.
Charlie Waite, renowned landscape photographer and competition organiser who selected the shortlist said: "It was a delight to be the judge for the Network Rail Award again this year. Our railways have always been very close to my heart and, over the last few years, I have personally made the decision to travel by train, rather than car, whenever I can. The juxtaposition of the rail infrastructure with the surrounding landscape presents a myriad of photographic opportunities and it was good to see many of them realised so well this year."
David Higgins, Network Rail chief executive said, "Network Rail has so many stunning structures that stretch across our land and waters, helping to create beautiful views such as this, which inspire so many to capture them every year.
"Network Rail has the special duty of protecting and promoting our historic network as well as building a modern railway for the 21st century. Travelling by rail is becoming ever more popular, and we hope that, through this competition, even more people will recognise its importance to Britain today."
Carl Hodge explains how he took the photograph: "The desire to show the speed of the train, with good depth of field, in low light proved challenging but having composed the view I waited for the elements to come together in one final mixture. First, the tidal bore rushed in at a staggering rate causing a loud roar as it flowed between the viaduct supports, then the evening light slowly ebbed away and finally the train sped across the viaduct, with the passengers onboard oblivious to my waiting. Then all was dark and still."
For the first time, the nine runners up from the ‘Lines in the Landscape’ category will feature in the awards book, Landscape Photographer of the Year Collection 5, by AA Publishing. Images from across the British Isles including North Wales, London, the Scottish Highlands and the West Midlands illustrate the very best of the rail network and the landscape around it.
More than 100 of the very best images from this year’s competition will be showcased at a free exhibition at The National Theatre on the Southbank in London from 5 December 2011.
The overall winner of the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2011 was Robert Fulton from North Lanarkshire with his remarkable image of a winter field in Stirlingshire, Scotland. His picture was chosen by the judges from the thousands of entries that showcased the richly diverse landscape of the UK. Robert wins the top prize of £10,000.
Notes to editors
Note to editors Please note that all images supplied by or on behalf of Take a view remain the copyright of their respective photographers. They may only be used for press/promotional purposes in direct connection with the Take a view - Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards and must be credited. Network Rail Lines in the Landscape Award – shortlisted/runners up 2011 Ian Cameron from Moray - Culloden Viaduct, Highlands, Scotland Exhibition details: PRIVATE VIEW (by invitation): Tuesday, 6th December 2011 Seeing Landscapes – Charlie Waite talks Book details: 2011 Results (with image location): Overall winner – Robert Fulton – Stirlingshire, Scotland Youth class (16 and under) |
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