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From thousands of photos to 1 - Carl's an Insta-Hit
AN image taken of Liverpool Waterfront,
by a 44 year old vehicle technician, has been chosen to represent the site of
the world's oldest commercial enclosed
dock during its 300th Anniversary. The picture
of Liverpool's iconic:- 'Three Graces' by night with lights
reflected in the River Mersey was taken by Carl Yeates, from Walton. His image
was chosen from over a thousand submissions from across the world as part of a
competition to find an image which epitomises the beauty of the UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Launched by Liverpool Waterfront Business Partnership, members of the public
were asked to post images taken of or at Liverpool Waterfront to Instagram,
using the hashtag:- #WaterfrontReflections. The first post from the public was
posted by celebrity photographer Conor McDonnell whose image of Kanye West and
Kim Kardashian's wedding kiss became the most liked picture on Instagram ever.
Liverpool born Conor was also on the judging panel to choose the winning image.
Carl, a married father of 3, said:- "I am absolutely over the moon that I
have won. I 1st got into photography when I got proper camera about 3 years ago.
I like taking all kinds of different shots when I can, especially of landscapes
and architecture, but I like to mix it up to keep things interesting. I love
taking pictures of the Waterfront because of all the changes it has seen over
the years, and I like to show a different perspective on the area. The light and
the reflections from the water make great photos."
The competition was launched to showcase the iconic Liverpool Waterfront ahead
of a landmark year. 2015 marks several anniversaries for Liverpool Waterfront,
including that of the 1st transatlantic voyage by Cunard Cruise Line Liverpool
(175 years) and of the world's first commercial enclosed wet dock (300 years).
Sue Grindrod, director and chair of Liverpool Waterfront Business Partnership,
says:- "We were absolutely thrilled with the number of entries the
competition attracted, and not just from people in Liverpool, but from all over
the world. The images people took were really stunning and we were so impressed
with the creativity. Liverpool Waterfront is a UNESCO World Heritage site,
acknowledging that it is an area of outstanding beauty, and the photos that we
saw certainly did it justice. We loved Carl's shot for the way he captured the
beauty and the ambience of the Waterfront, showcasing the old and new, and the
clever use of the light reflecting on the water was really atmospheric."
Carl's prize includes a package of Waterfront experiences as well as an
exclusive Liverpool Waterfront portrait taken by Conor McDonnell, who has
photographed celebrities including Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding and Calvin Harris.
For further information about Liverpool Waterfront Business Partnership, please
visit:-
LiverpoolWaterfront.Org. |
