Picture This 2009 - Photographic Competition

The sequel ‘Picture This’ photographic competition once again aimed to capture the public’s passion for Letchworth Garden City. Tasked with photographing Letchworth Garden City’s landmark buildings and environmental features, the competition attracted 80 entrants, each submitting up to three photographs.

Launched during the spring of 2009, the competition was open to all, with a total prize fund of £650 up for grabs.

The quality of entries was very high, and although many photographs displayed the same landmarks, each had its own individual style, making it extremely hard to select the winners. The competition closed in June 2009, with an exhibition of entries to be held as part of Heritage Open Days on the weekend of the 12th & 13th September, at The Spirella Building.

With so many top quality photographs, the task of selecting a winner fell to a group of independent photography enthusiasts. Following a number of hours of deliberating and review, thirteen winners were selected, each winning a £50 gift voucher at the Garden City retailer of their choice - and 'prime positions' in Letchworth Garden City's 2010 calendar.

The Winners

(hover over images for photographer details)

Mr Ginge Hopkins
Photo: No day like a snow day, Norton Common

Mr Graham Dollman
Photo: Long Shadows, Willian Arboretum

Mr Jeff Silvers
Photo: Rushby Mead

Mr Alan McDonald
Photo: Town Hall in spring

Mr Ian Steeples
Photo: Roundabout Cottage

Mr Edward Melton
Photo: French Market in Leys Square

Ms Linda Westwood
Photo: Garden of Remembrance

Mr Victor Kemp
Photo: Paddling Pool

Mr Brian Hollis
Photo: Norton

Mrs Yvonne Gatward
Photo: Autumn on Broadway

Mr Chris Pieri
Photo: The Arcade

Mr Mike Alcock
Photo: Letchworth Lane in snow

Mr Witold Leonowicz
Photo: Howard Park and Gardens

Letchworth Garden City's 2010 calendar, featuring all the winning entries from Picture This 2009, is on sale now at Letchworth Garden City Tourist Information Centre, 33-35 Station Road, priced £7.99.