A hanging close-up picture of a turkey has gained the general prime spot within the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2023 hosted by wildlife broadcaster Chris Packham.
Not responsible (Jamie Smart, age 8)
The gorgeous picture was entered by eight-year-old Jamie Smart which makes her the youngest ever winner of the charity’s images awards which has been operating for over 30 years.
Every 12 months, the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards invitations young individuals aged 18 years and below to seize the animal kingdom on a digital camera or a cellular machine. Winners have been introduced (immediately) at an award ceremony on the Tower of London hosted by TV presenter and RSPCA president Chris Packham.
Jamie, from Llandrindod Wells in Powys, Wales, secured the best award out of greater than 6,000 entries to the competitors this 12 months. The judges have been impressed by the extent of element illuminated on the turkey, known as Frederick, the distinction of colors and the darkish and brooding background. The picture which was entered below the ‘Pet Personalities’ class additionally caught the judges’ consideration as an uncommon and thought-provoking picture which inspires individuals to consider turkeys otherwise.
Young photographer Jamie Smart (RSPCA)
Winner Jamie, who has her personal web site Eagle Eyed Girl the place she posts David Attenborough-style wildlife movies and gorgeous images, stated: “I’d definitely like to be a wildlife photographer and presenter when I’m older. I really want to spread awareness and make a difference. I want to inspire people of all ages to get as many people as possible to help and conserve all these beautiful creatures.
“I’m amazed and proud of myself to have won and proud of my winning image. The shot of Frederick, our turkey, was taken through the bars of his pen and it looked like he was in prison which was quite appropriate due to the bird flu situation at the time. I wanted to show the beauty of his feathers with their iridescent shine, which he loves to display during spring and summer. People don’t often get to see the amazing plumage of turkeys. When the restrictions were lifted he was able to be let out again in our wooded area.”
Jamie additionally gained the ‘Pet Portraits’ class together with her picture of Curious George – a horse she noticed on some moorland.
Curious George (Jamie Smart, age 8)
In the ‘Small World’ class she was recommended for her caterpillar picture, a swan tilting its head into the water additionally secured her a recommended position within the ‘Under 12’ class together with a picture of a pheasant sitting on prime of a farm gate – which was her private favorite. She additionally gained the ‘portfolio’ class with ‘A Year In a Life of the Turkey’ which in addition to that includes the successful picture showcased hanging close-ups of the turkey’s eyes and feathers.
All entries are judged solely anonymously which makes Jamie’s success this 12 months much more staggering.
Eight-year-old Jamie Smart, youngest ever winner of RSPCA Young Photographer Awards (RSPCA)
Other prize winners included ‘Small World’ winner Beau Healy, 14, from North London together with his macro picture of a tarantula, ‘Under 12 mobile’ winner Flynn Thaitanunde-Lobb, 9, from Hampshire together with his spider picture, ‘12-15 mobile’ winner Corbyn Thomas, 12, from Lancashire with a jellyfish picture captured on Blackpool seaside, ‘16-18 mobile’ winner Anna MacDonald, 17, from Perth, Scotland with an image of a velella, ‘Under 12’ winner Hope Whittaker, 11, from South London with a photograph of a cricket, ‘12-15’ winner Alex George, 15, from Worcestershire with a picture of a dunlin, and ‘16-18’ winner James Pearson, 17, from East Sussex, with a shot of a whitethroat.
Sponsors of the competitors are Natures Images (wildlife images holidays) and Camtraptions (digital camera traps for wildlife images).
This 12 months’s awards have been judged by a panel of specialists in wildlife images, together with wildlife photographer, TV presenter and RSPCA president Chris Packham; wildlife photographer Rachel Bigsby; former competitors winner-turned-professional photographer Catriona Parfitt; skilled wildlife photographer and photographic information Ellie Rothnie; and RSPCA photographers Andrew Forsyth and Emma Jacobs.
Judge and awards host, Chris Packham stated:
“Seeing children and young people express their connection to the natural world through these photographs is always so heartening to see, and this year I was blown away by how many superb photographs we received for the competition.
“Jamie’s turkey photo really stood out for me, it’s a fantastic image and not just because I could imagine it as an album cover for a punk band! Jamie is clearly a very talented young photographer with an exciting future ahead of her and I can’t wait to see what she does next.
“The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is a real celebration of animals and the natural world and I love taking part every year. I hope everyone who entered continues with their love of animals and photography and they should all be proud of their achievements. Next year, we hope to reach even more children through the Young Photographer Awards as the RSPCA celebrates its milestone 200th year.”
Winners in every class have been awarded trophies and a number of prizes on the Tower of London ceremony and because the Overall Winner, Jamie Smart obtained a weekend images break with Natures Images. This fabulous prize consists of two nights’ lodging for the winner and a mother or father/guardian.
The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 opens for entry in May and the charity hopes it is going to be an even bigger and higher competitors than ever earlier than to coincide with the RSPCA’s two hundredth anniversary. The RSPCA can be celebrating two centuries because the world’s oldest and largest animal charity, and needs you to hitch them. Visit: rspca.org.uk/ypa for all of the latest information, galleries and picture ideas.
Email: [email protected] to hitch the mailing record and be the primary to know when the competitors opens.
