University Urges Talented Young Photographers To Capture Spring
22 January 2013
Photography lecturer Mark Hall (centre) gives young amateurs Joe Lawson and Georgina Lazzari a masterclass on how to capture nature
The wildlife and events that can be witnessed during a British spring are true natural wonders. We want young people to be inspired by the changes they see around them, to get out into nature and take some fantastic photographs.
”Professor Paul Lynch, Acting Head of the University's School of Science
Young amateur photographers were given a masterclass on how to capture the magic of spring on camera by a University of Derby photography lecturer, to mark the launch of the University's Nature Photography Competition.
The University's School of Science is asking talented young amateur photographers aged 13 to 24 to capture the essence of spring, to be in with a shot of winning the latest digital sharing camera.
All entries will be judged by a panel of wildlife experts including zoologist and TV presenter George McGavin, wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering, and the Acting Head of the University's School of Science Paul Lynch and will feature in an exhibition at the University's Kedleston Road site in May (2013).
A winning image will be chosen in the 13 to 17 and 18 to 24 year old age categories, and form a permanent exhibit in its School of Science. These two winners will also receive a Samsung Galaxy HD camera each, which gives photographers the option of sharing their 17 megapixel photos straight from the camera via 3G or WiFI.
Professor Paul Lynch said: "The wildlife and events that can be witnessed during a British spring are true natural wonders. We want young people to be inspired by the changes they see around them, to get out into nature and take some fantastic photographs.
"Whether pictures of birds or bugs, stunning sunsets or spring showers, we are looking forward to seeing some wonderful entries. We hope young people make our task of judging the winners of these prizes very difficult."
The Nature Photography Competition is open to amateur photographers aged 13 to 24 including students of the University and will close on April 14.
For more information, the rules of the competition and details of how to enter, visit website www.derby.ac.uk/springphoto
