Remember Those Sunsets? December Calendar Photograph Winner Announced

The December winner of the ‘Wonders of Wrexham 2018’ Calendar photography competition has been revealed.

Amateur photographer Paul Capper captured a breathtaking photograph of the sunset at Hanmere Mere at the beginning of December.

The calendar competition, which encourages amateur photographers to capture images of Wrexham, was launched at the beginning of November following the news that North Wales is ranked fourth in the world of regions to visit.

Staff at the time thought it was only right that Wrexham celebrated its place in the world with a monthly snapshot record of the County Borough throughout the year.

Each month one photo will be chosen to be included in the corresponding month in the 2018 Calendar.

Paul, who is the second winner of the Wonders of Wrexham 2018 competition, said on hearing of his win: “I was pleased to capture the moment so well but it was my daughter who actually sent it in as she had heard about the competition and I’m very glad she did.

“Across the county borough we have lots of beautiful areas and architecture that we should all be proud of and I’m sure there are many more little gems out there for people to photograph.”

Entries are now invited for January photographs with the winner being announced early February.

Cllr Bob Dutton, Lead Member for Corporate Services and Health and Safety, said: “It’s a beautiful photograph and I am so pleased that an amateur photographer managed to take such a wonderful photograph of one of the many stunning sunsets we had throughout December.

“I know the judges were very impressed with the entries that have been received so far for the competition and are looking forward to seeing entries for January.

“A little snow in Wrexham so far but that may change very soon so cameras at the ready.”

The winning photographs will all be featured in a Wonders of Wrexham 2018 calendar.

There’s no prize except all 12 winners will receive copies of the Wonders of Wrexham 2018 calendar when it is produced in November 2017 with their photo and name attributed.

All profits from the sale of the calendar will be donated to the Mayor’s chosen charities.

Entries can be of anywhere in the county borough taken during the month of January and terms and conditions apply.

Photos should be submitted via email, full resolution preferred, to [email protected]. Further information and terms and conditions are available on the Council’s website at www.wrexham.gov.uk.

Last month Wrexham Council announced that an image of Bersham Woods Waterfall, captured by amateur photographer David Audsley, would feature for November in the ‘Wonders of Wrexham 2018’ calendar.