IGES Photographic Competition 2012

06 December 2012

Laura James Photograph - Winner of the 2012 IGES Photographic Competition
Laura James Photograph - Winner of the 2012 IGES Photographic Competition

INSPIRE, ENGAGE, EXCITE, DISCOVER

IGES PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2012

This is what we think Geography and Earth Sciences are all about. This year for the Institute photographic competition, we wanted our students to tell us what these things mean to them in terms of Geography and Earth Science. There were four categories:

Inspire – Images that inspire you in your study, and you believe would inspire others to study Geography and Earth Sciences.

Engage – Show people engaging directly with Geography and Earth Sciences, or images that will engage people.

Excite – Exciting images that show that Geography and Earth Sciences isn’t just about colouring in!

Discover – Finding that something different, something that someone else just may never have found, or an image that expresses the joys of discovery.

For 2012 we included not only the fieldtrips they had already been on (New Zealand – North and South, Crete, Spain, New York, Ireland - all trips, North Wales and Cornwall), but images students may take during their summer’s vacation. We knew so many of them undertook amazing adventures during the summer months that we wanted to see and hear about them.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

First Prize for Best Overall Photograph - £50 Amazon Voucher

First Prize for each listed category - £30 Amazon Voucher

Maximum of three photographs, Highly Commended - £20 Amazon Voucher

BEST PHOTOGRAPH OVERALL

 

Laura James (BSc Geography), The Stratosphere - Category: Inspire

In this image, the view from the aeroplane window sums up Geography; that there is a whole world out there waiting to be explored. The opportunities that a Geography degree creates for travel, as in this photo, are truly inspiring.

Best Photograph: Inspire

 

Katie Rees (BSc Environmental Science), The Pyrenees - Spain

This photo is inspiring because it actively shows the processes of mountain creation, it brings geology to life, and shows the earth’s incredible power to shape the landscape.  

Best Photograph: Enagage

Daniel Johnson (BSc Geography) New Zealand

Dominating over the local greenery, the distant bustling city of Auckland provides a sharp contrast with the quiet volcanic island of Rangitoto. The Sky Tower in the centre background is surrounded by a conglomerate of various banks, offices and hotels. Yet in the foreground only quiet trees and shrubbery exist. The foreground represents a view of a dangerous isolated island that is close only in proximity from the sprawling city. I like this photo as it vividly demonstrates the dramatic difference between raw nature and the modern city.

Best Photograph: Excite

Lynne Potter (BSc Geography) Ireland

On our walk through the National Park we stopped for lunch when we noticed some deer making their way down the hill!

Best Photograph: Discover

 

Katie Rees (BSc Environmental Science), Pyrenees - Spain

In the left of this photo, shows what at first glance appears to be a glacier, it is actually marble that was formed in the heart of the mountain, over time the rocks above have weathered away exposing the marble beneath.

Highly Commended Photos

 

Laura De Graaf (BSc Geography) Ireland - Category: Discover

We had just finished a 4 hour hike and where measuring lichen in the graveyard of a local church. I believe the photo captures the natural beauty of the wicklow and a sense of what lies behinds the clouds. I submitted the natural shadows of the trees created a sense of darkness on a warm sunny day in Dublin.

 

Daniel Johnson (BSc Geography) Singapore - Category: Discover

Looking up the central staircase of an oriental pagoda, a shell-like spiralling structure can be clearly seen rising to the roof of the building. This highlights an unusual parallel between architectural styles and natural design.  

 

Anthony Scarth (BSc Computer Scienve and Geography) Ireland - Category: Discover

The coach driver stopped everyone at a viewpoint to enjoy the scenery. We were able to discover the landscape that many people would only admire when driving past in their car. The sense of scale and the alternative view of the lakes made this scene very memorable.


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