Winchester photographers recognised in national contest

The photo competition returned this year with the winning images being selected by a panel of jurors complied from professionals in the photography industry.

Designed to illustrate the diversity of life in modern Britain, the award invites everyone to reflect on the multiplicity of voices and stories from across the country.

Some 200 photos from across the UK were shortlisted for the award, with the images all being featured in a new hardback book released by Hoxton Mini Press.

Meanwhile, the 99 winners will see their work displayed in a month-long digital exhibition.

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Five photographers from across Winchester were shortlisted for the photography award, which is run by the British Journal of Photography and JCDecaux, with two winners from the area in total.

The photos taken by Winchester photographers are Ella Immersed by Jon Attenborough, Rynswith and Ragnar by Karl Bailey, Contemplation by Michelle Quinton, Tommy Jessop by Peter Flude and Heatwave by Tamsyn Warde – with the latter two photos having winning spots.

Jon, who took Ella Immersed, said: “I made the grave mistake of taking my VR headset over to my niece’s house last Christmas.

Ella Immersed by Jon Attenborough (Image: Jon Attenborough)“It’s been eight months now and she still won’t give it back!”

Rynswith and Ragnar, by Karl Bailey, features a member of Hampshire based re-enactment group Herigeas Hundas.

Rynswith and Ragnar by Karl Bailey (Image: Karl Bailey)Michelle, whose photo Contemplation was shortlisted, took a photo of a woman called Ann-Marie.

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She described the photo saying: “We spent an afternoon discussing everything from the coffee we were drinking to the state of the world.

Contemplation by Michelle Quinton (Image: Michelle Quinton)“I’m not sure what had just crossed her mind, whether it was a sad memory or she just lost her train of thought.”

Peter Flude took his photo of actor and campaigner Tommy Jessop at the Theatre Royal Winchester.

The photo was taken the same day that he spoke at the House of Commons in support of the Down Syndrome Bill, which aimed to recognise people with Down Syndrome as a specific minority group.

Tommy Jessop by Peter Flude (Image: Peter Flude)The bill was passed into law in April 2022.

Tamsyn Warde said of her photo Heatwave: “I noticed Alicia with her brother, playing in a canoe.

Heatwave by Tamsyn Ward (Image: Tamsyn Wilde)“I was struck by how free and uninhibited she was and wanted to capture her spirit.

“I think that she represented the freedom I had felt when I was younger.”

Portrait of Britain Volume 5 is currently on sale.