In the frame
09 Jul 2010
Amateur and professional photographers, inspired by the railway, are being encouraged to enter the national ‘Take a View Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards.'
Network Rail is supporting the photo competition in conjunction with Natural England and will also give an additional prize for the best photography of its network - The Network Rail ‘Lines in the Landscape' Special Award.
Says Iain Coucher, chief executive, ‘For over 150 years, the railway has helped connect people across the length and breadth of Britain, with some spectacular structures such as the High Level Bridge and Ribblehead viaduct. Network Rail has the special duty of protecting and promoting this legacy as well as building a modern rail network for the 21st century, and we are proud to be part of the visual history of Britain.
‘We are very happy to support this competition, and even more so to have a special award for the best photography of our rail network.'
The top prize given to the Landscape Photographer of the Year is £10,000. Winner of the Network Rail ‘Lines in the Landscape' Special Award will be offered a special walking tour of the Forth Bridge with an overnight stay in Edinburgh and rail tickets to the city.
Following the announcement of the winners later this year, the National Theatre will host an eight-week exhibition from 20th November and a full colour book of Best Entries will be available. All entries must be uploaded via the competition website,
Closing date is 15th July 2010. Entry fees apply.