Snappers can still enter competition

Time has not yet run out for people in the North East to participate in an annual photography competition, but they can’t leave it too long as the deadline for entries is Monday, August 31.

Run by the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, a national maritime charity, it encourages both amateur and professional photographers to submit pictures that best encapsulate Britain’s enduring connection with the sea.

Given the impact of COVID-19, the charity is encouragingpeople to look back through their photo albums – as well as those taken more recently–as all will be accepted as valid entries and could land the prize of £500 worth of photographic equipment vouchers.

People can get more information and submit their photographs through the dedicated form at shipwreckedmariners.org.uk/ photography-competition-2020

The competition’ s prestigious judging panel includes Sunday Times Picture Editor Ray Wells, Picture Editor of the i Sophie Batterbury and chief executive of the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, Captain Justin Osmond.

Captain Osmond said: “Our annual photography competition is always popular with our supporters and we have already seen an outstanding quality of entries so far, including from the North East.

"However, there is still time to get your winning images in before the closing date on August 31.

“We are extremely proud of the UK’s rich maritime history and whether old, young, professional or amateur, we want to see your photos and understand what the sea means to you.”