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Young photographer scoops people’s choice in our competition
February 1, 2017
He hadn’t been born when the cement works at Shoreham ceased operations in 1991 but Isaac Kennedy’s photo of the now-derelict building has won him the People’s Choice award in the South Downs National Park’s photo competition 2016-17.
The 19-year-old won 40 per cent of the public vote for his bold and very modern image, contrasting the derelict industry of Shoreham Cement Works against the green rolling hills of the Adur Valley, which perfectly fitted this year’s theme of ‘Building the Landscape’. Isaac wins £100 in addition to his second prize of £150.
Steve Watkins, competition judge and Editor of Outdoor Photography Magazine, said: “There is so much to say about this photograph, it has immediate and graphic appeal. You could almost be in a church. There is so much skill in how this picture was taken and the story it tells of enduring landscapes and the temporary nature of a building – which only existed to mine and exploit the chalk these hills are made from.
Isaac Kennedy, said: “Since a young child I’ve passed the Shoreham Cement Works and always wondered what it would be like to venture inside. A little older now, I decided to follow my curiosity and, with the owner’s permission went in to the building. I was not disappointed. The way the evening light hit the top floor was magical.”
Open the gallery below to see all the shortlisted photos.
Gallery
An ‘unruly veteran being judged by the neighbours’. The stunning detail in the black and white shot by Bill Brooks was taken in Petworth Parkin West Sussex, designed by Capability Brown, and won first prize of £250. Capability Brown and his wealthy clients knew that they’d never be able to fully appreciate the results of his work. They were creating a legacy for the future. Though it may appear unruly this tree has been shaped by people over time into something incredible – captured with great effect in this picture.
This bold and very modern image by Isaac Kennedy contrasts the derelict industry of Shoreham Cement Works against the green rolling hills of the Adur Valley, winning him second place. There is so much to say about this photograph, it has immediate and graphic appeal. You could almost be in a church. It tells a story of enduring landscapes and the temporary nature of a building which only existed to mine and exploit the chalk these hills are made from.
What appears at first glance to be a very classic downland panorama. But the frozen park is again the work of Capability Brown at Petworth Park. This time taken by Robert Maynard who wins third place and £50. This is an exquisite shot with so much going on. It’s a journey of a photograph with your eyes wandering the scene in the same way your body would stroll through it.
Evening at Saddlescombe by Edward Mills, shortlisted for SDNPA Photo Competition 2016/17 A crisp winter light falling across the valley creates lovely depths in this beautiful shot of Saddlescombe. A farm has existed on this site for at least 1000 years.
Divine Light by James Ringland, shortlisted for SDNPA Photo Competition 2016/17. Bright sun catches on bare lime tree branches, highlighting bright new stems and picking out the flint-walled detail of St Andrew’s Church in defiance of the petrol skies. The storm clouds may be on their way but for now the Cathedral of the South Downs bathes in light.
Freedom Journeys by Robert Maynard, shortlisted for SDNPA Photo Competition 2016/17. Inky clouds lie low on the horizon of this photograph but the famous red and white stripes of Belle Tout lighthouse and the cliff-top hiker are unperturbed. The judges described this picture as an exquisite coming together of different elements, dwarfed by the scale of the landscape. They were impressed with the technical skill used to bring these all together in one photo.
