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- 28/05/2008
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- 02/04/2008
2008 Awards launched… |
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Great news for Take a view, as Epson recognise that the finalists really are the cream of the landscape photography world and offer their support for the 2008 exhibition.
The brand new Epson Stylus Pro 9900 will be used to print exhibition panels that will premier at London’s National Theatre in November. This printer sets a new standard for the professional large format printer market and, with an 11-colour inkset, there is no doubt that the images will be shown in their full glory. |
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Following the success of last year’s Award, the winning images from 2008 will premier this autumn in a stunning free exhibition at London’s National Theatre.
Exhibition dates: November 18th 2008 to January 17th 2009
Times: Mon to Sat - 9.30am to 10.30pm, Sun 12 - 6pm (excluding Bank Holidays, 21st, 28th Dec - check for details)
Venue: Lyttelton Foyer, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
020 7452 3400 |
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Charlie Waite
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To tie in with the exhibition, renowned landscape photographer, Charlie Waite, will give four talks at 11.30am on the 8th & 9th December 2008 and the 5th & 6th January 2009. Tickets: £5.00 from the box office. |
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We are delighted that Valerie has agreed to help us judge the 2008 Awards.
A small screen legend, Valerie is still most recognised as one of the best-loved Blue Peter presenters but has since worked on many landmark programmes including Nationwide, PM & The Money Programme.
Now based in one of England’s most beautiful counties, Dorset, Valerie loves exploring the coastal scenery and beautiful houses of the area and, after seeing the standard of last year’s entries, is very excited about 2008.
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To mark Liverpool as 2008's European Capital of Culture, Enjoy England is celebrating culture in all its forms: from festivals and exhibitions to concerts and fun activities.
As part of the celebration and in support of Take a view, Enjoy England will give this prize to the best English urban/city picture entered into any category of the 2008 Awards. |
It could be a dramatic skyline or your local high street. They want to see the images that best encapsulate urban England for you.
The winner will get two nights stay bed and breakfast at the Radisson SAS in Liverpool, plus dinner for one night and two Virgin Balloon vouchers.
Look here for a few ideas to get you started.
* terms and conditions apply – see awards & prizes
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The National Theatre has not only agreed to host the 2008 Awards exhibition, but has extended the run to nine weeks, so there will be plenty of chance to see this year’s very best pictures. Entry is free and there is so much going on along London’s South Bank that the exhibition is the perfect focus for a day exploring the area. It will also be a great escape from Christmas shopping…although the new Awards book will be available from the Theatre bookshop.
Charlie Waite, the man behind the Awards, will be doing four talks during the exhibition run, two in December & two in January. Final dates and times are to be confirmed - contact the Theatre for further details.
Exhibition Dates: 18th November 2008 - 17th January 2009
Times: Mon to Sat - 9.30am to 10.30pm, Sun 12 - 6pm (excluding Bank Holidays, 21st, 28th Dec - check for details)
Venue: Lyttelton Foyer, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
020 7452 3400
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2007 Exhibition (Cloud 9 Photography)
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Does a weekend away in Wales plus £200 in Calumet vouchers inspire you?
As part of the Living the view category, the best shot taken in Wales will win a weekend away at Castell Deudrath, Portmeirion Village, along with £200 in Calumet photo vouchers*.
Renowned for its architecture and Victorian chic, Portmeirion Village is fantastically photogenic. Located on the Llŷn Peninsula and close to Snowdon, Portmeirion was designed, by Welsh Architect Clough Williams-Ellis, to demonstrate that an area of natural beauty could be developed without intrusion.
Comprising fifty buildings, seventy acres of sub-tropical woodland, a manor house and private beach, don’t miss out on the opportunity to hone your shutter skills in this unique location.
To take part, all we ask for is your angle. Don’t forget that the image has to be entered in the Living the view category. Think of people and places interacting and be creative. Remember, we are not looking for tired clichés or postcard pics. Just Wales, your way.
* terms and conditions apply – see awards & prizes
www.visitwales.co.uk
www.portmeirion-village.com
www.calumetphoto.co.uk/?a=TAW01
Crown copyright (2008) Visit Wales
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For the second year, Páramo would like to present an Award to the photographer of the best mountain image in the adult categories. The winner will receive a Páramo jacket of their choice, plus a year's special deal to purchase further Páramo kit, plus the opportunity to influence future photographer specific ranges.
The Landscape Photographer of the Year, together with the winners of three of the adult classes (Classic view, Living the view and Your view only) will also each receive a Páramo jacket of their choice, in addition to their cash prize.*
Awards founder, Charlie Waite, is delighted to own a Cascada jacket, ‘My Cascada jacket is truly faultless. It is perfection personified. I truly did not think that such jackets could exist. If you think I am going over the top then so be it...the fact remains that I cannot commend this piece of clothing enough. Bravo to the company behind these staggeringly high-class, all-weather jackets.’
A great prize to win!
* terms and conditions apply – see awards & prizes
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Lowepro, Giotto’s and B+W produce many of the most popular and best-known photographic accessories available - all providing superior protection and support for your photographic equipment. Lowepro maintains a long heritage of supporting environmental and animal protection organisations around the world - it’s the planet’s precious landscape and wildlife that has supplied photographers the world over with countless awe-inspiring images.
This special award will be made to the best Youth and best Adult image reflecting the beauty of our precious natural environment.
Adult class – total prize value £489
Lowepro Vertex 200 backpack
Giotto's 8351B carbon fibre tripod and 1303-652 Series II ball head
B+W UV Multi Resistant Coated filter - up to 82mm thread size
Youth class – total prize value £260
Lowepro Fastpack 200 backpack
Giotto's 9351B aluminium tripod with a 7001-652 and Series I ball head
B+W UV Multi Resistance Coated filter - up to an 82mm thread size
* terms and conditions apply – see awards & prizes
www.daymen.co.uk |
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2007 Winner by Mike McFarlane |
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Just to let you know that if your entry is shortlisted in this year’s Awards, we will ask you for an extended caption that will be used in the book and at the exhibition to let people know the story behind your image. (It will not be used at the judging stage). Don’t worry; we are not looking for an epic…50-100 words is fine. We’ve made a small revision to Term #13 to clarify this. |
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For the 2008 Awards, ‘Take a view’ is very excited to have the support of the nations and regions of the UK.
Awards founder, Charlie Waite, believes that ‘this is the synergy that the competition needs. To work with people who are in the business of heralding and promoting the Nation as the wonderful country that it is, is more than I could have dreamed. The first year of the competition truly demonstrated the beauty and variety of our land. It showed many reasons why people choose to visit and explore and we want to use this amazing momentum to get even more people involved’.
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The 2007 exhibition was such a great success when it showed for six weeks at London’s National Theatre that there is now confirmation that the 2008 show will launch at the same venue. Charlie Waite is thrilled by the news, ‘ It really is the perfect exhibition space for the Awards and I couldn’t be more pleased that we have been offered the space for a second year. Last year’s winners were seen by an estimated 45,000 people and were a great showcase for the photographers involved’.
Last year’s images were projected onto the outside of the Theatre on Preview night – a spectacle seen by all those crossing Waterloo Bridge or strolling the riverside walks.
More details about the exact opening date will follow, but the exhibition will run from mid November 2008.
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Ian Flindt’s picture of a Norfolk Mill projected onto the National Theatre (Photo: Cloud 9)
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A selection of panels from the hugely successful 2007 ‘Take a view’ exhibition are now showing at Salcombe in Devon and will be displayed for six weeks from the Gallery’s opening on Good Friday, March 21st.
Although not all the images can be seen in print form, the Gallery are showing a continuous-loop digital presentation of all the images in the Awards book by AA Publishing and it will be possible to buy your own copy of most winning and commended entries.
Even more reason to visit a beautiful Devon town…and the surrounding landscape could easily produce the 2008 winner.
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Landscape Photographer of the Year; Collection 01 by AA Publishing is available from all leading bookstores and online. With over 170 full colour images from all corners of the country, it is great to look at and reveals Britain as seen through the eyes of both professional and amateur photographers of all ages.
The book contains all the winning images from the 2007 Award and those commended by the judges from an entry of over 20,000. The high standard speaks for itself and offers inspiration to photographers, travellers and those who just want to appreciate the beauty of our landscape from the comfort of their armchairs.
The chapters reflect the categories of the competition: Classic View, Living the View, Your View and Phone View. Entries for the ‘Young Landscape Photographer of the Year’ award are also showcased.
Collection 02 will be out in time for Christmas 2008, so your present problems may be solved for years to come…but make sure you keep one for yourself.
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March 2008 saw the five ‘Youth’ winners heading off to the Lake District for a two-day workshop with landscape photographer, Charlie Waite. Based in Keswick, the group experienced the variable weather that makes the region so special but did venture to Hodge Close to see the dramatic slate quarries…and, yes, everyone made it back safely! |
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It has been a busy few months for Landscape Photographer of the Year, Jon Gibbs. ‘Winning the competition has helped to raise my profile and my work has appeared in publications such as the Sunday Times, the Guardian and Vanity Fair’, says Gibbs. ‘I am also shooting images for two books about my home county of Norfolk that will appear in the near future. The subject matter of my winning image has been popular with renewable energy companies and, above everything else, it has been a major stepping stone towards my goal of becoming a full-time professional.'
Liam Leslie, the 2007 Young Landscape Photographer of the Year, has also seen benefits beyond his £1000 prize, ‘Winning was a fantastic achievement and it has really driven my photography forwards. It has opened a huge number of doors and allowed me to meet many remarkable people and travel to even more remarkable places. Through it, my photography has flourished and progressed beyond anything I could have imagined’.
Founder of Take a view, Charlie Waite, is thrilled, ‘The whole purpose of the Awards is to involve as many people as possible and give them a showcase within which to develop their own individual talent. Our first year proved that there are a lot of creative people out there. We cannot thank our sponsors and supporters enough, as it is their coverage of the Awards that has promoted the winners so successfully’.
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Jon Gibbs (left) and Liam Leslie (right) with Charlie Waite and Nicholas Crane
(Photos: Cloud 9) |
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