The theme for this year's photographic competition 'Pastimes and Pastures' seems to have really sparked imaginations, with over a hundred entries having been received. The resulting calendar has a great selection of images reflecting the true diversity of the Trust estate. From the pastures of Westbrook Hay and the valley floor to sports and leisure activities such as cricket, rugby, bird watching and dog walking - the calendar demonstrates what an amazing asset the Box Moor Trust is for the community.
The overall winner was Kevin Grace with a beautifully composed shot of cricketers on Blackbirds Moor, described by the judge as, 'a quintessentially English scene'. Kevin's prize is £100 and, of course, his picture has pride of place in the calendar. Second place went to Chris Lindsay, who is a veteran of the competition and has had three images accepted for this year's calendar. His prize-winning shot captures sunlight filtering through the branches of a Scot's Pine on Dellfield, a beautiful and evocative image. Louise Major was our third prize winner, with a photo of son Archie fishing in the River Bulbourne on Station Moor and totally engrossed in his task.
Ideal for Christmas, the calendar is priced at £4 and is available from the Trust office (add 75p per calendar for p&P if ordering by post - cheques payable to 'Box Moor Trust').
Entry forms for next year's competition are now available (click on the link below). The theme is "Open Spaces and Shaded Places", which can be interpreted however you choose. All photographs must have been taken on the Box Moor Trust estate, and should be supplied in both print and digital format. We would like to see photos representing all seasons of the year so get out there with your cameras! As usual, cash prizes will be on offer for any photos selected for the 2013 calendar (£100 for 1st prize, £75 for 2nd, £50 for third and £10 for the remaining nine chosen).
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