Aspiring photographers take a walk on wild side for Rugby Rotary Young Photographer Competition

Despite a difficult year for students, entries still flooded in for all three age groups of the competition.

This year’s theme was Wild Nature and judges had a tough time selecting their favourites.

The winners are: Junior - Jacob Camwell, 9, of Hillmorton Primary School, with ‘Ratty’; Intermediate - Eva Vipond, 13, of Ashlawn School, Rugby, with ‘Hidden Secrets’ and Senior - Alex Bowler-Smith, 14, of Ashlawn School, Rugby, with ‘Flow of the Countryside’.

Entries were judged by photographer Mike Baker. The remaining runner up entries will be awarded a special ‘Highly Commended’ certificate.

The winners are as follows: Each winner will receive £50 cash and a certificate, then they will automatically go through to the Rotary District final to be held in Spring next year.

Rotarian Terri Morgan, Competition organiser, said: “Despite the awful year we have all had I was thrilled at all the entries.

“It is an absolute pleasure and a privilege to be involved with such motivational and inspirational young talent in Rugby.”

Rugby Advertiser photographer, Mike Baker, Head Judge who chooses the overall winners, said: “It is very rewarding to be part of such a remarkable competition as the number of entries continues to grow and the standard exceptional.”

Sadly, due to the current circumstances it is not possible to arrange an exhibition in the New Year, but entries can be viewed on the competition’s Facebook page @rugby rotary young photographer.