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First-ever ‘Photowalk’ at the Rutherford Appleton
Amateur and professional photographers will be able to enjoy unprecedented access to some of the most remarkable science currently being undertaken in the UK, as part of a ‘Photowalk’ at STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) on Thursday 24 November.
For the first time, 144 photographers will be given a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Laboratory and invited to take photos that provide a fresh perspective on the world-leading facilities there and the world-changing science and technology they host.
The best of the photos will be eligible for entry into a unique regional and national competition. Judges will include award-wining photographer Max Alexander, as well as a representative from the Royal Photographic Society (a partner in this Photowalk event), professional scientists and members of the public, who will be able to vote for their favourite photos online.
Max Alexander said: “STFC’s Photowalks are a fantastic and rare opportunity for members of the public and enthusiastic photographers to capture exciting images at some of the UK’s leading science and technology facilities. I thoroughly recommend entering this competition, to get behind the scenes of these inspiring and world class facilities”.
Photowalks, which involve walking with the specific aim of taking photos, are a well-established communal activity enjoyed by amateur and professional photographers all over the globe. The event at RAL will visit a range of leading-edge facilities such as the Diamond Light Source, the Central Laser Facility and the Robotics Trial Area.
Professor John Womersley, STFC Chief Executive, says: “We want these Photowalks to generate some really striking exterior and interior images that will raise awareness of our cutting-edge science and technology. We’re excited to see what eye-catching and surprising results a wide range of photographic styles and approaches will produce.”
Each photographer will be invited to upload five of their photos on STFC’s website within a week of the event. The best regional photo will receive a prize (£100 of vouchers from photographic retailers Jessops) and the best 10 from each group will go forward to a national competition alongside images taken during corresponding STFC Photowalks at Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire and the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. The winner of the national competition, which will be announced in January, will win an iPad or £500 Jessops vouchers.
Winning photos and a selection of others will be posted on STFC’s website. STFC hopes that the best images will be a permanent addition to the extensive portfolio of photographs it uses to raise awareness of its wide-ranging and fascinating work.
Places on the Photowalk are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. On registering, applicants will be sent a full information pack including factsheets on the facilities that will be visited during the tour. All participating photographers must be 18 years old or over.
Photographers interested in taking part in this free event should register online at
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/Public and Schools/37355.aspx
Please contact Vicky Stowell Telephone 01235 446263 or email [email protected] for further information.
First-ever ‘Photowalk’ at the Rutherford Appleton
Amateur and professional photographers will be able to enjoy unprecedented access to some of the most remarkable science currently being undertaken in the UK, as part of a ‘Photowalk’ at STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) on Thursday 24 November.
For the first time, 144 photographers will be given a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Laboratory and invited to take photos that provide a fresh perspective on the world-leading facilities there and the world-changing science and technology they host.
The best of the photos will be eligible for entry into a unique regional and national competition. Judges will include award-wining photographer Max Alexander, as well as a representative from the Royal Photographic Society (a partner in this Photowalk event), professional scientists and members of the public, who will be able to vote for their favourite photos online.
Max Alexander said: “STFC’s Photowalks are a fantastic and rare opportunity for members of the public and enthusiastic photographers to capture exciting images at some of the UK’s leading science and technology facilities. I thoroughly recommend entering this competition, to get behind the scenes of these inspiring and world class facilities”.
Photowalks, which involve walking with the specific aim of taking photos, are a well-established communal activity enjoyed by amateur and professional photographers all over the globe. The event at RAL will visit a range of leading-edge facilities such as the Diamond Light Source, the Central Laser Facility and the Robotics Trial Area.
Professor John Womersley, STFC Chief Executive, says: “We want these Photowalks to generate some really striking exterior and interior images that will raise awareness of our cutting-edge science and technology. We’re excited to see what eye-catching and surprising results a wide range of photographic styles and approaches will produce.”
Each photographer will be invited to upload five of their photos on STFC’s website within a week of the event. The best regional photo will receive a prize (£100 of vouchers from photographic retailers Jessops) and the best 10 from each group will go forward to a national competition alongside images taken during corresponding STFC Photowalks at Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire and the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. The winner of the national competition, which will be announced in January, will win an iPad or £500 Jessops vouchers.
Winning photos and a selection of others will be posted on STFC’s website. STFC hopes that the best images will be a permanent addition to the extensive portfolio of photographs it uses to raise awareness of its wide-ranging and fascinating work.
Places on the Photowalk are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. On registering, applicants will be sent a full information pack including factsheets on the facilities that will be visited during the tour. All participating photographers must be 18 years old or over.
Photographers interested in taking part in this free event should register online at
http://www.stfc.ac.uk/Public and Schools/37355.aspx
Please contact Vicky Stowell Telephone 01235 446263 or email [email protected] for further information.
