The winners have been announced for our Geography photography competition with the theme of water.
Sam Matthews in Year 9 won first place with his photo of a plastic cup in a drain. He said: “This photo shows a McDonald’s plastic coffee cup in water about to flow into a drain. Along with millions of other single use plastics, this cup contributes to pollution in the water drainage system.
Recyclable plastics are sustainable, but when they are littered and enter the water cycle, they make the water system less sustainable by clogging it up with rubbish that will ultimately go to landfill.
Composition: The focus of the photo is a clear plastic McCafe Iced coffee cup. There is a contrast in the texture of the water from flow to still. In the still water there is a reflection of a lamppost. The photo is lacking in bright colours which adds to the gloomy nature of pollution in the water cycle.”
Second place went to Kate Robinson in Year 7 with her photo of Brandon Marsh. She said “This photo of a young swan was taken at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve on 14 January, at dusk. Today Brandon Marsh is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, but 70 years ago, it was very different place: an ugly abandoned quarry. The quarry was flooded to form many ponds, pools and reed beds with beautiful views. It is a habitat for many interesting species of bird, like this swan, and is protected as headquarters of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.”
Third place went to Joseph Robinson in Year 9 with his photo of Welches Meadow. He said: “My entry depicts Welches Meadow showing the flood meadow in the foreground and the tree line of the Leam in the background. This photo was taken to capture the role of this flood meadow in protecting the nearby town of Leamington from flooding by taking in flood water from the Leam. With the pressures of new housing, the floodplains of many rivers have been built on recently, and, as the tarmac which covers the ground is impermeable, they will no longer serve their functions of acting as “safety valves”. Welches Meadow, home to several rare species of butterfly and wild flower, is protected by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, so it should protect our town for years to come.”
Congratulations to all three winners and well done to everyone who entered.
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