Finalists in the Bucks Photography and Young Photography Open competition
18 January – 4 May 2025
Last Saturday, 18 January, saw the launch of the Celebrating Bucks Photography Exhibition at Discover Bucks Museum.
The exhibition showcases stunning photographs that capture the landscape, people, heritage, wildlife and beauty of Buckinghamshire, all taken by talented local photographers. Both amateur and professional photographers of all ages have taken part and were inspired by the theme of ‘Celebrating Buckinghamshire’. We received almost 150 entries and 100 are on show in the exhibition.
200 guests attended the launch during which the competition winners were announced in both age groups. The judging panel included Professor Sri-Kartini Leet, Bucks New University and Richard Carr, Bucks Radio and the prizes were presented by Cllr Mimi Harker, Chairman of Buckinghamshire Council.
A huge congratulations to our competition winners, whose exceptional photos are featured in the exhibition. The winners in each age group are:
Bucks Photography Open Competition (Age 18 & over)
1st prize: Babes in the Wood by Marie Thorpe
2nd prize: Brill Windmill at Sunset by Victoria Timms
3rd prize: Kite Flying in The Chilterns by Jenny Seabrook
Young Photography Open Competition (Age 17 & under)
Award winner: Playing with light around the bonfire by Tobias Haseldine- Age 12
Award winner: Experiencing Autumn by Ibrahim Mirza – Age 12
Award winner: Autumn at Stowe – falling leaves by Emilia Skinner – Age 8
Visitors to the exhibition can also vote for their favourite photograph in both age groups in the People’s Choice Award. The last day of voting will be 21 April 2025 and the People’s Choice Awards will be announced on our website and through our social media.
The exhibition runs until 4 May 2025, so don’t miss your chance to experience this visual journey through our beautiful county. Many of the photographs are for sale.
