You’ve seen the West Somerset Free Press by now, and about the West Somerset Railway photo competition to be held – hopefully – in the WSDC Council Room. There will be more details posted shortly, but it is exactly what it says – all of those steam railway enthusiasts, who spend their time taking pictures of the steam – and diesel – trains that pass through Williton and other stations along the line, will have the chance to show them off in an exhibition.
We’re getting a printer manufacturer involved, as well, so that we can blow up the winning snaps to poster size – and also offer a similar service to anyone else who would like to use it – for a small fee, and donation to charity to cover the costs.
We want to encourage any other organisation with an interest to get involved, as well, as we intend to have extra space for them to get involved.
We are putting together the final details for the event, which will be held on the final Gala Weekend at the end of September and beginning of October. Then you will know which categories we will have – besides steam, diesel, landscape and portrait, there will be something for youngsters, and for other media entrants, as well (oil painting, watercolours of the railway, etc), and we are currently talking to a number of well-known people to act as judges.
So, get snapping. You don't have to be a train spotter to take part. Anyone in Williton can also take part and send in their pictures.
2 comments:
Looking forward to taking some photographs. I saw a super train from the Doniford Road yesterday, Friday 30th April, pity I didn't have my camera.
Does anyone out there know what steam train it was?
I would love to know. My friend who was in the car with me said that people would come from a long way to see such a sight, and we saw it nearly at the end or our road.
All we needed was the railway children to make a real picture of it.
Could have been the Braunton, but would have to check the time you saw it. Come down at a Gala Weekend, and there are loads of photo opportunities.
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