Life in lockdown: Photo contest showcases the beauty of empty streets, deserted landscapes and quiet moments at home as it challenges entrants to celebrate what’s on their doorstep Below twenty UK photographers offer an insight into their lives during lockdown From sweet reunions and empty cities to loyal pets and beautiful landscapes Here are a … Read more
ITV faces ANOTHER watchdog probe into contests after revealing postal entries to six prize draws had no chance of winning 13 years after phone-in scandal Ofcom announced yesterday it had started investigation after ITV reported itself Six contests for which postal votes were discarded was between 2014 and 2019 ITV blamed ‘isolated incidences of unintentional administrative … Read more
An intellectual dog, a gossiping trio of horses, some socially distancing cats and a pair of guinea pigs doing tricks are among the entries to this year’s Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2020. The adorable shots, which including smiling pooches and dancing cats, have been entered by pet owners across the UK, who hope to … Read more
How does YOUR holiday album compare? Stunning winning entries to the Travel Photographer of the Year awards The 2019 international Travel Photographer of the Year awards (TPOTY) is now accepting entries There are various categories, with themes including ‘culture’, ‘adventures’ and ‘street life’ There is also a special award for young photographers and one for … Read more
What do grizzly bears, galloping water buffalo and an Icelandic mountain have in common? They’re all subject matters in the Cewe annual ‘Photo Award’ competition. The photo book and online retailer has invited amateur and professional photographers from around the world to enter its contest and more than 175,000 entries have poured in so far. And some of … Read more
The stunning winning entries from the Mobile Photography Awards revealed (and there’s not a selfie in sight!) Eighth annual Mobile Photography Awards attracted over 7,000 entries from photographers in 65 countries Grand prize winner was Polish snapper Dominika Koszowska a graphic designer and fine art photographer The awards founder says most entries are taken on … Read more
Kate Middleton shone a spotlight on the experiences of children, the elderly and key workers as she selected some of her favourite images she has recieved so far as part of her community photography project today. Earlier this month, the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, joined forces with the National Portrait Gallery to launch Hold Still, which … Read more
Kate Middleton reveals her favourite entries to her community photography project so far – including a toddler kissing their granny through a window and NHS workers hugging in PPE Duchess of Cambridge launched her community photography project last week Kensington Palace this afternoon shared some of their favourite entries so far Shortlist includes a photo … Read more
Fast food! Shot of a jackal chasing a magpie is among entries in prestigious German photography contest A photo of a golden jackal chasing a magpie is one of the entries in the Glanzlichter Nature Photo Contest The competition is open to nature photographers of all experience from hobbyists to professionals The overall winning picture was … Read more
MEMOIR RESCUING MY FATHER by Susanna Johnston (Zuleika £10, 128pp) Doting elder sister of the late Spectator editor Alexander Chancellor, slightly less adoring daughter of the late-lamented (and late-demented, poor man) former Reuters chairman Sir Christopher Chancellor, the writer Susanna Johnston has collated this charming, witty selection of vignettes and diaries from her well-connected life. … Read more