National Piers Society 2011 Photographic Competition

*** COMPETITION CLOSED FOR NEW ENTRIES ON 31st DECEMBER 2011 ***


This year’s theme, selected by the NPS Executive Committee, is:

‘How the Seaside Pier can be fun for you!’

Some, but not all, seaside piers rely upon amusement arcades to provide their owners with essential income to keep the pier operational. What feature attracts you to your local or favourite pier? Perhaps it is all-night fishing, or piers that have theatres and traditional seaside entertainment; or maybe you just love the dodgems and all the fun of the fair. Maybe you like pier cafes and restaurants with views of the sea while you eat. Or maybe a Sunday morning stroll and then a seat on the pier for quiet contemplation is the attraction. The 2011 Competition asked that, whatever draws you to piers, you try with a camera, to capture the fun and appeal of the experience. The judges will be looking for the images that best illustrate the theme of the competition. The prizes, generously donated by an individual who wishes to remain anonymous, are:

The prizes:

1st  £1000

2nd  £ 600

3rd  £ 400

The Judges, all professional photographers, will be meeting in early 2012 to agree the winners, who will be published in PIERS and national magazines.

The Competition was open to all photographers and, as of 10 September 2011, it was no longer a requirement of entry to be a member of the National Piers Society. If, however you would like to join us, click here to go to the Membership page, where you can download the application form.

All entries had to be submitted via email using the link-icon below

Please see the Terms and Conditions and Private Owner and Model Release forms, copies of which we recommended were carried with you while you were taking your photographs.