A New Normal’ photography competition winners revealed by The Box

The winners of The Box’s ‘A New Normal: Life Through a Lens’ photography competition have been chosen and presented with their prizes.

The competition ran throughout the summer and entrants were invited to capture submit an image that best captured their experiences of life during lockdown. What does the ‘new normal’ look like?

The quality, quantity and range of topics featured in the entries The Box received was really impressive.

15 years and under category

The winner of the ’15 years and under category’ is 9 year old Chance Peters. His image is called ‘Long Walks’.

Chance said: ‘I have a keen interest in photography. Since lockdown I go for more walks with my family to take photos. Sometimes I don't like going for long walks but finding beautiful places make it worth it.’

16-25 years category

The winner of the ‘16-25 years category’ is Tamara Raw whose entry featuring a disposable glove floating in water reflects the current times perfectly.

Tamara said: ‘When doing a dawn walk with my camera, I noticed this in the water. A glove. It's not the first time, it won't be the last.’

Over 25 years

The winner of the ‘Over 25 years category’ is Portia Crossley with her image, ‘Disinfecting the Shopping Bags’.

Portia said: ‘I think the first time it hit me quite how serious this pandemic is, was when I looked out my window and saw my neighbour disinfecting her shopping bags on the washing line! Now it is the 'new normal!’

Chance was presented with a large goody bag full of items from The Box’s shop while Tamara and Portia were presented with £200 each. All three images will be displayed in The Box’s ‘Photo Album’ gallery alongside a selection of other images from the competition in 2021.

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