Photographers could win £1500 for their local church
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MORAY Anglicans are being urged to turn the lens on their places of worship as part of a national photography competition.
Just two Scottish entries have so far been received in the Parish Pixels showcase, which calls on enthusiasts to capture the essence of their church in a single snapshot.
One Scottish church is guaranteed to win £1500 in the competition, so organiser Ecclesiastical Insurance is urging locals to pick up their cameras to take part.
It is open to Scottish Episcopal Churches and entrants will need to submit a single photograph and a one-sentence caption to accompany it.
The image can be of people, places, features, artefacts or anything that highlights the uniqueness of the church or its importance to its local community.
Ecclesiastical will showcase some of the best entries on its website and social media channels. A panel of judges, which will include representatives from the regions, will select eight winners from across the UK who will each receive a prize of £1500 for their church.
Following this, the public will be given the chance to vote for their favourite image before Ecclesiastical and church representatives select an overall winner, who will receive a £5000 prize for the church.
Michael Angell, church operations director, said: "There are so many unique and fascinating items, stories and people at our churches and we really wanted to find a way to highlight these.
"We are all aware of the extraordinary items that can be found in the UK’s cathedrals, and places like St Paul’s and Westminster Abbey naturally attract tourists.
"But, there are hidden treasures that are much closer to our own homes. We hope that Parish Pixels helps highlight some of these and encourages people to visit their local church."
The competition closes on October 31 and you can visit www.ecclesiastical.com/parishpixels for more information.
