Thank you to everyone who entered the competition and well done to the shortlisted photographers. We had some delays getting our display photos delivered pre Christmas due to the problems crossing the Channel. These have now arrived but due to the Stay Home restrictions, we have delayed distributing prized and displaying the photos. Sorry! We will post an announcement as soon as the display is up in Parton.
Did you know that the father of colour photography is buried at Parton Kirk? James Clerk Maxwell died on the 5th November 1879, but all around the globe we use modern technologies based on his discoveries. His electromagnetic theory is considered to have paved the way for both quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of special relativity.
In 1861 the photographer Thomas Sutton, working with Maxwell, is credited with making the first durable colour photograph - three images of a tartan ribbon - using red, green and blue, filters in front of the camera lens, based on a strategy for producing full-colour projected images developed by Maxwell in 1857.
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On the anniversary of James Clerk Maxwell’s death, Parton village is celebrating this local figure and his astonishing legacy by launching a photo competition and exhibition, open to all members of the community, young and old, from across the Glenkens and the wider area.
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The categories and themes are:
Under 18s: A Glenkens Winter
Over 18s: Glenkens Light & Colour
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To submit your entry please email a copy of your photo to maxwellphoto2020@gmail.com by the 5th December 2020 with your name, category and age if under 18.
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Exhibition: All entries will be displayed in a virtual gallery here and a shortlist will be displayed as an outdoor exhibition in Parton Village Hall car park during the winter holidays. Come along and see if your photo has been shortlisted!
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Prizes: The top three photos in each category, judged by community photography specialist Open Aye Photography, will receive a framed print of their photo and a voucher for Photobox.
For more information, please email maxwellphoto2020@gmail.com
Remember to ask for permission for anyone who can be identified in your picture. We look forward to seeing your photos!