Stirling Observer

Climate in the frame

- STUART MCFARLANE

Photograph­ers of all ages have submitted their climate-conscious snaps as part of a competitio­n being organised by a Callander school pupil.

Aidan Cronin, who attends McLaren High, has come up with the competitio­n during Callander Climate Fringe Week - a week-long series of events taking place across the town this week highlighti­ng the ways people can reduce their emissions and protect the climate.

All of the submission­s to the competitio­n are based around the theme‘What it means to live in a changing climate in Scotland’and the shortlisti­ng judges have said there have been a number of excellent entries submitted.

The initial shortlist selection is made by teachers at the school, before the winners are selected by

Doug Allan, world-famous wildlife cameraman and Stirling Unviersity graduate.

There are three categories for the competitio­n: Primary (P1–P7), High School (S1–S6) and Adult (18+).

Lynn Wylie and Dawn Cullen, art teachers at McLaren High, said:“We were so impressed by the variety of images in response to the theme of climate change.

“The photos were both technicall­y and creatively interestin­g and of a high standard across the categories. Well done to all involved.”

For the winners, Doug is offering personalis­ed and signed copies of his book, while McLaren Leisure Centre and Feeds and Stoves have generously offered vouchers for the other finalists.

The award-winning photograph­s can then be seen at McLaren Leisure Centre tomorrow (Saturday).

Here’s a look at the photos up for considerat­ion for the competitio­n.

 ?? ?? Brian Rodger found some nature among the trees for his submission in the adult category
Brian Rodger found some nature among the trees for his submission in the adult category
 ?? ?? This moody pic was captured by S5 student Fraser Cronin
This moody pic was captured by S5 student Fraser Cronin
 ?? ?? Fraser Cronin was also busy snapping pictures of some interestin­g bird life
Fraser Cronin was also busy snapping pictures of some interestin­g bird life
 ?? ?? Kate Buchanan submitted this mountain scene for the adult competitio­n
Kate Buchanan submitted this mountain scene for the adult competitio­n
 ?? ?? Andrew Bowie from P7 used his pic to spread the important message
Andrew Bowie from P7 used his pic to spread the important message
 ?? ?? A sole crisp packet makes the point in P7 pupil Logan McColm’s shot
A sole crisp packet makes the point in P7 pupil Logan McColm’s shot
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 ?? ?? Niamh McKinlay from S3 took this mysterious wooded shot
Niamh McKinlay from S3 took this mysterious wooded shot
 ?? ?? This icy scene was sent in by Carol McGowan in the adult competitio­n
This icy scene was sent in by Carol McGowan in the adult competitio­n
 ?? ?? aul Fraser got up close and personal for his insect-themed submission
aul Fraser got up close and personal for his insect-themed submission
 ?? ?? The blight of pollution was pointed out in the picture of P7 pupils Brodie Horne and Joel Gudgeon
The blight of pollution was pointed out in the picture of P7 pupils Brodie Horne and Joel Gudgeon
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 ?? ?? Rory Dean from S5 must have got a buzz after snapping this top picture
Rory Dean from S5 must have got a buzz after snapping this top picture
 ?? ?? David Bird squirreled away to find his nature picture
David Bird squirreled away to find his nature picture
 ?? ?? Bella McLean (P3) took this picture of a butterfly
Bella McLean (P3) took this picture of a butterfly
 ?? ?? S2 pupil Joe Marshall took a trip to the shoreline for his picture
S2 pupil Joe Marshall took a trip to the shoreline for his picture
 ?? ?? Alex White from P7 also took inspiratio­n from littering
Alex White from P7 also took inspiratio­n from littering

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