Ten talented photographers crowned winners of wildlife photo competition
Ten talented photographers have been crowned the winners of a photography competition celebrating Houlton’s wonderful wildlife.
Calling on budding photographers to share the snaps they captured on their daily walks during lockdown, the competition aimed to encourage residents to explorethw wildlife in their own gardens and the surrounding countryside.
With over 70 impressive entries submitted showcasing the stunning nature that calls Houlton and its surrounding areas home, the top ten entries shortlisted will receive their winning shots professionally printed on a canvas to proudly display at home.
The top ten winners were local residents Kyla Williams, Nina Murray, Jack Derbisz, Jeremy Smith, Bogusalawa Petit, Hannah Millet, Steven Farmer, Toni Michelle Scammell, Kate-Jane Mack and Zoe Rebecca. (please check with Gerogie, there have been some changes).
In addition, the top 20 photographs documenting Houlton’s natural world, which include everything from its feathered friends to spectacular sunsets, will feature in an outdoor photography exhibition at Houlton later this year.
Galina Bardarska fomUrban&Civic at Houlton, said: “We were blown away by the stunning shots captured by our talented locals throughout lockdown. We were delighted to see so many pick up their cameras and capture the vibrant and diverse wildlife on their daily walks – there’s so much to see in and around Houlton, whether you’re out for a stroll or exploring our many cycleways and nature trails.
“We are dedicated to helping create and preserve natural spaces throughout Houlton, and we’re proud that the development is already home to a wide variety of ecological habitats and mature green spaces which make up just some of Houlton’s unique and extensive environmental plans.”
To view all entries, please visit www.facebook.com/HoultonRugby.
