Budding snappers urged to focus on 'togetherness' as The News' One Summer's Day photo contest returns on Saturday

BUDDING photographers have been urged to get creative and draw on the life lessons of lockdown as they gear up to take part in The News’ annual photo competition on Saturday.
ron Melton
By ron Melton
Published 12th Aug 2020, 16:42 BST
Updated 12th Aug 2020, 18:46 BST
Winner of One Summer's Day 2018: Kate Misselbrook's goddaughter eating strawberries in the park. Picture: Kate MisselbrookWinner of One Summer's Day 2018: Kate Misselbrook's goddaughter eating strawberries in the park. Picture: Kate Misselbrook
Winner of One Summer's Day 2018: Kate Misselbrook's goddaughter eating strawberries in the park. Picture: Kate Misselbrook

The advice comes from Kate Misselbrook who won the One Summer’s Day competition in 2018.

The 50-year-old from Southsea, who works at Priory School, made judges smile with a photo of her goddaughter eating a strawberry.

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Now she’s calling on entrants to shoot with ‘togetherness’ in mind as they capture their own photos for a chance at victory in 2020.

Kate Misselbrook, 50, who won The News' 2018 One Summer's Day photo competition with a photo of her goddaughter eating a strawberry. This is a recreation of that image. Picture: Malcolm WellsKate Misselbrook, 50, who won The News' 2018 One Summer's Day photo competition with a photo of her goddaughter eating a strawberry. This is a recreation of that image. Picture: Malcolm Wells
Kate Misselbrook, 50, who won The News' 2018 One Summer's Day photo competition with a photo of her goddaughter eating a strawberry. This is a recreation of that image. Picture: Malcolm Wells

Kate said: ‘After what has happened this year I absolutely think people will be getting more creative with their entries.

‘What we’ve seen throughout lockdown is that people have been looking for things they can do together – things they can share.

‘We’ve seen lots of colourful, handmade rainbows for the NHS and things like that have helped to connect the community.

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‘It’s been a time for helping each other out and realising what’s really important in life.’

After an extended separation thanks to lockdown, Kate believes a creative family photo in the sunshine could be the key to One Summer’s Day’s success.

It comes as Britons enjoy their loved ones’ company following a period of only being allowed to meet with one other person outside when lockdown began on March 23.

In a message to Saturday’s competition hopefuls, Kate said: ‘Just keep taking those pictures.

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‘Pictures are great memories and keepsakes to share with other people – I take loads of them every day.

‘When I took mine, I was just looking at my goddaughter while she was eating a strawberry and thought “that’s a bit of a One Summer’s Day picture”. It can just come to you.’

MORE HERE: The News announces the return of its One Summer’s Day photo competition for 2020

To enter One Summer’s Day, all you have to do is email a photo that sums up your day to [email protected]. Only photos taken on Saturday, August 15, will be considered.

All digital images must be high resolution and 1MB or above in size to ensure they display correctly on our pages.

Please include your full name, address and daytime contact number, plus a description of what and who is in your picture.

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