The striking image of a painted bollard in the Market Square has won Zach Allen first place in the 18 and under section of the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Bollard In The Market Square by Zach Allen won first place in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition for the 18 years or younger sectionBollard In The Market Square by Zach Allen won first place in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition for the 18 years or younger section (Image: Zach Allen)

And in the over 18 category, the winner was Sarah Taylor with a picture showing a market stallholder at work.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Sarah Taylor's entry called Sir Olive won first place in the Over 18 category in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competitionSarah Taylor's entry called Sir Olive won first place in the Over 18 category in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition (Image: Sarah Taylor)

A number of other photographs were commended by the judges - Mayor Richard Porch, Viv Riley from Saffron Screen and Peter Riding from the Saffron Walden Initiative.

The competition was organised by the Saffron Walden Camera Club and the Saffron Walden Initiative.

Winners received a cash prize and a certificate.

Dominic Davey, Chair of the Camera Club, said: “We were delighted to have received 183 entries from 48 individuals, covering a range of Saffron Walden sights and attractions."

Peter Riding, Saffron Walden Initiative Director, said: “We were pleased to have been working jointly with the Camera Club on this creative community project which we hope has helped ease some of the stresses of the pandemic."

All entries are on the Camera Club website at http://saffronwaldencc.co.uk/exhibitions

Competition winners

Aged 18 or younger: 1 Zach Allen (Bollard in the Market Square), 2 Millie Rowlandson (Finger Post), 3 Zander Haigh (The Magic House).

Over 18 years: 1 Sarah Taylor (Sir Olive), 2 Graham Young (St Mary’s Church by Night), 3 Alan Harley (The Bowls Club).

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18 or younger winners:

Saffron Walden Reporter: Bollard In The Market Square by Zach Allen won first place in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition for the 18 years or younger sectionBollard In The Market Square by Zach Allen won first place in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition for the 18 years or younger section (Image: Zach Allen)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Zach Allen, winner of the category for those aged 18 or younger in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competitionZach Allen, winner of the category for those aged 18 or younger in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Zach Allen is presented with his first place certificate by Saffron Walden mayor Richard PorchZach Allen is presented with his first place certificate by Saffron Walden mayor Richard Porch (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Finger Post by Millie Rowlandson was awarded second place in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition for the 18 or younger age groupFinger Post by Millie Rowlandson was awarded second place in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition for the 18 or younger age group (Image: Millie Rowlandson)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Millie Rowlandson receives her certificate of second place from Saffron Walden mayor Richard PorchMillie Rowlandson receives her certificate of second place from Saffron Walden mayor Richard Porch (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Millie Rowlandson came second in the category for those age 18 or younger in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 competitionMillie Rowlandson came second in the category for those age 18 or younger in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 competition (Image: Dominic Davey)


Saffron Walden Reporter: The Magic House by Zander Haigh was given third place in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition for the 18 or younger category.The Magic House by Zander Haigh was given third place in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition for the 18 or younger category. (Image: Zander Haigh)

Over 18s winners

Saffron Walden Reporter: Sarah Taylor, winner of the over 18s category for the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition.Sarah Taylor, winner of the over 18s category for the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition. (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Sarah Taylor, winner of the over 18s category for the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition, receives her certificate from Saffron Walden mayor Richard PorchSarah Taylor, winner of the over 18s category for the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition, receives her certificate from Saffron Walden mayor Richard Porch (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Sarah Taylor's entry called Sir Olive won first place in the Over 18 category in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competitionSarah Taylor's entry called Sir Olive won first place in the Over 18 category in the Imaging Saffron Walden 2021 photography competition (Image: Sarah Taylor)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Graham Young is presented with his certificate for second place in the over 18s section for the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021 by Saffron Walden mayor Richard PorchGraham Young is presented with his certificate for second place in the over 18s section for the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021 by Saffron Walden mayor Richard Porch (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Graham Young with his certificate for second place in the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021Graham Young with his certificate for second place in the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021 (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: St Mary's Church by Graham Young was awarded second place in the over 18s category for the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021St Mary's Church by Graham Young was awarded second place in the over 18s category for the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021 (Image: Graham Young)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Alan Harley with his third place certificate in the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021, presented by Saffron Walden mayor Richard PorchAlan Harley with his third place certificate in the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021, presented by Saffron Walden mayor Richard Porch (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Alan Harley with his third place certificate for the over 18s category in the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021Alan Harley with his third place certificate for the over 18s category in the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021 (Image: Dominic Davey)

Saffron Walden Reporter: The Bowls Club by Alan Harley which won third place in the over 18s category in the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021The Bowls Club by Alan Harley which won third place in the over 18s category in the Imaging Saffron Walden competition 2021 (Image: Alan Harley)