Mark Brandon, The RSPB Visitor Experiences Manager, welcomed everyone and John Jefferies, owner of Fuller’s Hill Cottages, gave a short speech and thanked everyone for entering the competition and also The RSPB, Snappy Snaps in Biggleswade and Max Spielman.
The 2019 charity calendar is to raise money for the Great Gransden Pre-school Playgroup, The BBC Children in Need Appeal and The RSPB and will be availbale to purchase soon…
The winner of the 16 and over category was awarded to Keith Golt from Biggleswade for his photo, ‘Swan Spray’, fighting mute swans on the Norfolk Broads.
Second prize
‘Majestic’, red kites in flight in mid wales by Malcolm Hince
Third prize
‘Snuggling Seals’, two grey seals playfighting by Robin Claydon
The winner of the under 16 category is ‘Sheepish Escape’ by Charlotte Rabinovitch, Age 9, from Elstree
Second prize is ‘Summer Flowers’ by Frankie Goodman Age 8 from Wixams
Third prize is ‘Ground Level Nature’ by Morweena Turner Age 13 from Milton Keynes
Judges:
From L – R:
Darren Harbar – Internationally Published Local Photographer http://www.darrenharbar.co.uk
Viv Nicholas – Wildlife Photographer
Ben Andrew – RSPB Picture Researcher & Award Winning Wildlife Photographer http://www.benandrewphotography.co.uk
Thank you to our supporters and sponsors at The RSPB, Crestar Ltd and Max Spielmann
Prizes for 16 and over
1st Prize: 3 night stay at Fuller’s Hill Cottages
2nd Prize: An annual subscription to Amateur Photographer magazine
3rd Prize: Bottle of Champagne and chocolates
Prizes for under 16
1st Prize: canvas print of your winning photo by Crestar Ltd
2nd Prize: VTech 170703 KidiZoom Action Camera
3rd Prize: Photo cushion by Max Spielmann