Shire Cruisers Photographic Competition 2021

Waiting for the spring by James Laws

This was an exceptional year, bringing some lovely views and very creative compositions. Well done to all! Here is the winner (who receives £50) and a good number of entries commended by our judge.
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About the judge
James Laws is a professional lighting designer, based in Suffolk. He specialises in landscape and performance photography. He has known Shire Cruisers for many years, as he is the elder brother of Susan Stevens. One of his pictures is on the right.

James says:
"It is always a pleasure to start the new year by judging the Shire Cruisers photo competition, which always reminds us of warm days afloat, gliding through unspoilt country."

James only sees the pictures in his capacity as impartial judge, so he awarded a 'Happiest Couple' to one crew without knowing that .... they got engaged on holiday with us. We were all so pleased when they got back and told us.

Best picture and best portfolio

The winner is:

Andrew Bradley from Criccieth

Prize of £50

The Bradleys made the long journey to Sheffield on Lincoln in June.

Sheffield	Tinsley Locks

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Runner-up:

Eric Mawer from Richmond N Yorks delivered Norfolk in April, to our Barnoldswick base. You'll also see one of his super shots of Bingley on the cover of our 2022 brochure.
Bridge 150, Salterforth	Near Salterforth