23 November 2009
Roger Clegg receives National Park award
Duncan Wise presents Roger Clegg with a commemorative bookNorthumberland National Park presented Hexham photographer, Roger Clegg, with a copy of the commemorative book 'Landscape Photographer of the Year Award 2009', in recognition of his achievement in winning the Northumberland National Park Best Image with his iconic photograph of Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall.
Take a View is the annual, national competition for both professional and amateur landscape photographers, initiated by celebrated photographer Charlie Waite, and attracting thousands of entries each year.
Roger, who specialises in landscape photography and loves the scenery of the National Park, received the prestigious book which includes his photograph from Duncan Wise, Visitor Development Manager. The image will also feature in an Awards exhibition of the 170 best entries, which takes place at the National Theatre in London from December 5 to January 24, and which will then tour the country.
Sycamore Gap - Roger Clegg“This picture is a combination of planning and luck,” says Roger. “There is a short period around midsummer when a good sunset picture is possible. On this midsummer night, my second year of attempts, the weather was perfect and the walkers going by at that moment were the luck that completed it.”
New landscape photography exhibition announced - SceNE 2010
Roger is one of three well-known regional photographers who are mounting a very special exhibition of inspiring landscapes and wildlife taken in the National Park next year. He is joined by Allan Potts and Simon Fraser in presenting SceNE will take place at the Biscuit Factory in Newcastle from 11th June to 31st August 2010. The exhibition will be accompanied with a series of photography master classes, children’s activities and competition throughout the year.
Duncan Wise said: “Roger and his colleagues are inspiring photographers who succeed in capturing the true spirit of Northumberland National Park. Roger’s photograph presents one of the national Park’s most iconic views in a new and tranquil light.”
Media contacts:
Roger Clegg, Photographer
Tel: 01434 607001
E-mail: rogerbclegg@btopenworld.co uk
Frances Whitehead, Communications Officer
Northumberland National Park Authority
Email: communications@nnpa.org.uk
Telephone: 01434 611542
Fax: 01434 611692
