A stunning image of autumnal Japanese maples framing a pond in Exeter has won this year’s Tree Photography Competition.
The warm tones of Jackie Witkin’s photograph, which was taken on the University of Exeter campus, wowed judges in Exeter City Council’s latest contest. The competition attracted more than 100 entries and is held annually in the run up to National Tree Week.
This is the seventh year the Council has run the competition, in which budding amateur photographers are asked to capture an image of their favourite tree in Exeter. Prizes were generously donated by the Council’s arboricultural contractors, Devon Tree Services
Jackie wins a copy of the book ‘A Portrait of the Tree’ by Adrian Houston – a celebration of favourite trees from around Britain, along with a framed photograph of her picture.
Runner-up was Alison Fewins' striking shot of sunshine breaking through a line of trees at Hamlin Lane Playing Fields. She wins a framed photograph of her picture.
In the Junior section, 14-year-old Evelyn Collman was the winner, with her shot of a tree on Exeter Cathedral Green beneath a warm evening glow. Evelyn carries off a book and a framed photograph for her efforts.
Cllr Duncan Wood, Lead Councillor with responsibility for Public Realm, was on the judging panel. He said: “It was a real pleasure to help judge the competition. There were so many wonderful entries, and it was inspiring to see how people captured the trees and familiar landmarks in and around Exeter.
“The photographs made me want to get out and explore some of our wonderful green spaces again. What drew me to the winning photograph was its atmosphere. The trees were beautifully framed, and the rich autumn colours gave the picture a real sense of the season. It’s a photograph that makes you want to stop and look a little longer.”
Simon Putt, Managing Director of Devon Tree Services, said: “There were some fantastic entries this year, and I always look forward to sitting down and going through them. It’s a pleasure to see the city’s wonderful trees captured in so many different and creative ways.”
The City Council would like to thank everyone who entered the competition.
National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree planting season (November to March each year). This year it will take place from 21 to 29 November. Further information about national events can be found on the Tree Council website at National Tree Week - join the UK's largest tree celebration
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