Three students from West College Scotland have won awards after entering a photography competition for young people.
Students Amy Lieberman won the Secondary School Award, Eoin Graham Young won the Highly Commended Award and Nicholas Waterson-Boyd won the Young Persons Choice Winner. The three winners also attend Glennifer High School
The My Place Photography Competition, supported by Historic Environment Scotland is a built environment photographic project for school-aged young people throughout Scotland. It allows them to express their thoughts, experiences and perspectives on the heritage, buildings and archaeology around them.
Robert Tabor, Curriculum and Quality Leader for Photography at the colleges Paisley campus said he was thrilled to see his students work recognised in this way, he said: “We are delighted to see the creativity of our students being recognised.
“These are prestigious awards with over 500 entrants from every part of Scotland so to see the students do so well is really thrilling.”
Prize breakdown and winning photos:
- Eoin Graham – Secondary School Highly Commended for ‘Urban’
- Amy Lieberman – Secondary School Winner for ‘Wildlife’
- Nicholas Waterson-Boyd – Young Persons Choice Winner for ‘Isolation’
Eoin Graham – Secondary School Highly Commended for ‘Urban’
Amy Lieberman – Secondary School Winner for ‘Wildlife’
Nicholas Waterson-Boyd – Young Persons Choice Winner for ‘Isolation’
Seventeen-year-old Amy who won the Secondary School category for her photograph ‘Wildlife’, said: “I’m really enjoying the Higher Photography course at college and working on a project like this was a great experience.
“I was so surprised and delighted that my picture had been chosen. This award gives me the confidence to keep following my passion and makes me feel like I can make my mark as a photographer.”
Nicholas Waterson- Boyd was crowned the winner of the Young Persons Choice award for his photograph ‘Isolation’. He said: “I was so surprised my image was chosen. It gives me so much confidence to do more.”
Judge Glen Mills, Scotland Urban Past Forum, said: “This photograph encapsulates the intimacy between the individual and his urban heritage. The paradox of solitude and collectiveness is poignant and highlights the social aspects of intense urbanisation. The photo beautifully blends the lurid colours of the built environment with the natural colour of the snow and skyline.”