Photographic competition - the winners

The Poundbury Rotary Club are delighted with the response to the recent online picture competition. It was held by the club for the public to submit photographs of their dogs in any environment. Apart from the fun of the contest, there was a serious reason behind the idea. The pandemic has created a greater need for cancer care, so each entrant was requested to donate to Macmillan Cancer Support. Over fifty people emailed their pictures direct to the special email set up by the club and had a simple click and donate button for their donation.

The total raised was £442 – every penny going to Macmillan.

The independent judges were sent every picture, with no link to the owners so it was completely impartial. The judges were Finnbarr Webster, a professional photographer (www.finnbarrwebster.com/archive), and Neil Crick ARPS, a well-known and highly respected photographer.

The winning pictures are attached, and they are:

The picture from George Larcombe is the of Dorchester is the winner. George wins a professionally painted portrait of his dog called Henry. The Artist who is giving her time and portrait free, is Caroline Fields (on Facebook as carolynfieldspastels)

In second place is Julie Fry who wins dog grooming for her dog named Chuka, by Lynette Cole (donated by her).

In third place is Rachel Ingleheart from Weymouth with a highly active dog named Henri, and wins some time for her dog in Casterbridge Kennels (www.casterbridge-kennels.co.uk)