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Norwich 12 postcards
In 2008 we ran a prestigious new photography competition to celebrate these outstanding Norwich 12 buildings and showcase inspiring photography talent.
The winning 12 images have been turned into postcards which are on sale at the Norwich Tourist Information Centre in The Forum. An A5 postcard featuring a collage of all 12 winning images is 70p. A postcard pack containing A6 postcards of all the 12 winning images wrapped in a case is £3.95.
The postcards can also be bought directly from HEART:
The A5 postcard is £1 which includes postage and packing. The postcard pack containing A6 postcards of the winning images wrapped in a case is £4.50 including postage and packing.
Please make cheques payable to Norwich HEART and send along with your order and your address to: Norwich HEART, PO Box 3130, Norwich NR2 1XR. For more information please call 01603 305575.
About the Norwich 12 photography exhibition
The winning and shortlisted entries from last year‘s photography competition were displayed in a public exhibition at The Forum in late March.
Here are some of the comments left in the exhibition‘s comments book:
"Wonderful collection of photographs. So pleased to live in Norwich."
"What glories we have here in Norwich. This exhibition is a celebration of our inheritance."
"Wonderful thank you - re-inspired me to look at my home city. How lucky we are."
"Absolutely marvellous - well done and thank you to the organisers and photographers. This exhibition was a pleasure to stumble upon and has brightened up my day!"
"Very interesting and breathtaking photos. Though I live in Norwich I now see it in a new light - beautiful. I feel privileged to live here."
About the competition
The brief was for photographs to capture the essence of the buildings and what makes them special and 189 entries were received in total. The best photograph entered in each building category was selected as a winner, and of these an overall winner was selected, along with two that were highly commended.
The competition was open to entries from all ages during September and October, organised by Norwich Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust (HEART) which is behind the Norwich 12 initiative. The judging panel comprised Nolan Lincoln, picture editor for Archant Norfolk; Ricky-Joe Burrage, contemporary Norwich-based photographer who has worked on the Norwich 12 guidebook; and Michael Loveday, chief executive of Norwich HEART.
After some rigorous judging the winners have been chosen - congratulations to them all!
Winning photographs
Steve Denby was the overall winner of the competition with his black and white photograph of Norwich Castle entitled "Discarded steps". Judges commented: "A daring photograph that stood out with its dramatic and film noir qualities. It captures the sinister drama of the iconic Castle and its past, sitting on top of the mound. The unusual viewpoint is a break in tradition from the more commonly seen images of the Castle. An outstanding photograph."
The photograph by Jan Barsby featuring the cloisters in Norwich Cathedral was highly commended. Judges noted: "This is a well thought-out photograph and its composition has many strands - the cross in the foreground, the framed glimpse into the cloisters and the couple walking through. It reflects the multifaceted nature of the Cathedral buildings and highlights both the scale and humanity of the buildings."
Edward Hearn‘s photograph taken in St John‘s Roman Catholic Cathedral was also highly commended. Judges said: "A cleverly understated and contemplative photograph which makes the most of the contrast between light and dark in the building. An intriguing picture that makes you want to know who is featured - silhouetted against the gothic arch, the figure hints at monastic dress."
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