We are pleased to announce the results of the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary Photo Competition for 2019.

Firstly, we would like to extend our CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS to everyone who entered the competition. It was evident a combination of effort, patience and thought had been made to capture the character of the subject matter in each of the entries.

Once again the standard was high and made judging a very difficult task.

The judges were presented with over 220 images and each photo was presented ‘blind’, with no details of the originator or the equipment used showing; and as competitors were invited to supply up to 5 entries, the order of presentation was also randomised out of sequence. The judging was conducted by 3 members of our staff who, in their opinion, ranked the images 1st, 2nd and 3rd in both classes on the basis of impact, quality and detail.

Here are our winners!

Senior category

1st Gav Stalley

2nd Amelia Ireland

3rd Mary Wilde

Junior category

1st Andrew Jolley

2nd Dan Tymon

3rd Charlie Beaumont

Many of the balance of entries submitted were awarded a Highly Recommended commendation because of the high standard and we will advise each entrant to the competition by email of the results.

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Regarding the People’s Vote held online, there was a wonderful response from our followers - thanks to all that took part.

Here are YOUR winners for the People’s Vote!

Senior category

1st Mark Leggett