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PRESS RELEASE: 21st January 2016 – for immediate release

PHOTOCROWD & BRITISH SOCIETY OF GERONTOLOGY
PHOTO CONTEST RESULTS
Over 1200 photos entered and 200,000 votes cast; images explore the complexities of ageing

Online photography community Photocrowd.com has presented the results of an international photo contest on the theme of ‘Ageing: the bigger picture‘ in partnership with the British Society of Gerontology (BSG), with £3600 (approximately $5400 USD) in cash prizes awarded.

The contest brief encouraged photographers to look beyond clichés and show a more nuanced approach to the subject. Over 1200 images were submitted from photographers all over the world.

Professor Sheila Peace, president of BSG, said: “This has been an exciting venture, bringing to our attention the beauty, experience and intergenerational dimensions of global ageing. Our congratulations to the winners, whom we hope have inspired us all to go on capturing those images that show the value and diversity of our world as we grow older. To have over 1200 photos to consider and to generate more than 200,000 votes is tremendous. Let’s keep being inclusive in embracing these images of ageing.”

You can publish these images for free subject to some simple terms of use outlined further down this email.

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Rich @ Photocrowd

rich@photocrowd.com

‘Eyes as Big as Plates # Agnes II (Norway 2011) by Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen/Photocrowd.com
Agnes made her first parachute jump at 85. Her second jump was a birthday present when she turned 90. Now, at 95, Agnes has survived two car crashes and has never been ill. “It was my grandchildren’s birthday gift idea that we all would all do a parachute jump together. I think most of my family were laughing and imagining how I would land on my bum and roll around like a ball. The thing I was mostly concerned with was the tremendous pressure when we jumped out of the plane, and prepared myself for something along the line of being hit by a flat hand. But floating through the air was pure joy and I didn’t spend a second worrying about falling down or hitting the ground. Life was just as dear to me as it was to the guy who jumped with me, and the whole jump was a piece of cake. Everybody can do it”. To us, Agnes is a role model and a perfect embodiment of the fabled north wind.

‘Circle of life’ by Hardik Gaurav/Photocrowd.com
This photo was shot when the old man was playing along with his great grandson in a small village of Udaipur, during my Anthropological fieldwork.

‘Fighting Fit’ by Sudipto Das/Photocrowd.com
Elderly people try some alternative ways to keep themselves fit early on a winter’s morning at a city park in Kolkata, India.

‘Eternal Love’ by Willem Kuijpers/Photocrowd.com
“This heartwarming and genuine capture could have come directly from Walker Evans’ series for the Farm Security agency in 1935 – the treatment , the background and the characters all look as though they’re from that period. However, this image entitled ‘Eternal love’ is both then and now, in fact it’s timeless. It is a moment of comfort, but is also slightly awkward as this sort of public display is not the done thing! The perfection of the contrast and greyscale gives this one a good shout in any contest.” –Judges review.

‘Grandma is my heroine’ by Federico de Gyldenfeldt/Photocrowd.com
My grandmother is always up for portraits, she has fun when I take pictures of her and that’s what I love about her, how she has fun. I remember when I put on her make up to create the eye mask effect, she looked in the mirror and couldn’t stop laughing, and said “You are crazy! We both are!”.

’91’ by Leon/Photocrowd.com
I took this image of a 91 year old lady working on the same sewing machine she’s used on her whole life.

‘Best Friend’ by Hendi Syarifuddin/Photocrowd.com
“This dark and moody image, with the theatrical nature of the lighting and the slightly sinister way the subjects are interacting with the camera gives the image its impact. On a technical note the lighting from above and to the back right of the subjects adds to the drama and the mystery. It is a fascinating story and starts the conversation about the context and the relationships. A really ‘out there’ image, and one that is strong enough to make the top four.” – Judges review

‘Hildegund Buerkle, European 100m Champion, 80-84 year old age group’ by Alex Rotas /Photocrowd.com
German athlete Hildegund Buerkle, born 1934, heads for gold medal and a new European and world record in the women’s 100m dash, 80-84 year old age category. She was competing at the European Veterans Athletics Championships in Izmir, Turkey, in August 2014 and she crossed the finishing line in 18.16 seconds.

‘Ageing process in a war torn town’ by Fati/Photocrowd.com
An old woman in Maiduguri, Nigeria sits quietly after enduring months of religious crisis that has ripped apart her village of Bama. Old men and women have walked miles to reach Maiduguri to escape terror. She barely speaks and what wonders what she has been through. War and its impact can deteriorate the aged mentally, physically and emotionally further causing debilitating illnesses.

‘Anticiaption’ by mmz_khan/Photocrowd.com
This picture was taken at Jaintapur, Sylhet. The woman is looking outside of her home waiting for someone or something.

‘Life is a steep hill’ by Marko Visacki/Photocrowd.com
“In this extraordinary image the photographer has caught a moment that makes us see in such graphic terms the moments in time of the human condition. The treatment of the high contrast and block framing of the dark pillars brings to our attention the contrast in the physicality of the subjects, and is almost a metaphor for the passage of time – the young boy is striding towards the future, whilst the labouring head-drop of the old man tells its own story.” – Judges review

‘Timeless Friendship’ by Nimai Chandra Ghosh/Photocrowd.com
I was on a photo outing in Purulia in West Bengal when I took this image. The two elderly ladies had just met after a long time, and clearly enjoying their friendship once more.

‘Helping Hand’ by Joydeep Mukherjee/Photocrowd.com
Ageing together… I believe ageing, as a natural phenomenon, strikes everyone no matter where they belong to or how they have spent their lives. This phase of life may be seen by individuals in different ways. It is all about how one accepts it. I found this couple in a remote place of West Bengal in India, crossing the muddy river bed to catch a boat, holding on to one another. Ageing, for them, means more responsibility, more togetherness, being the indispensable support for each other’s lives. Ageing, after facing all hardships, must have brought them closer. This bond, that gets stronger with ageing, is common beyond boundaries of religion or culture.

‘FRANK’ by Carol Johnstone/Photocrowd.com
Frank was a pilot trainer during wartime England. He was so good to photograph, always with a laugh and a joke. A joy!

‘Francesca’ by Helena Mim/Photocrowd.com
My mother used to live in a rural suburban area near Athens, Greece. One day in late winter we decided to take a walk and gather wild asparagus shoots for our dinner. The saturated colours of natural green and yellow hues made an excellent contrast with my mother’s red jacket. Also her hair reminded me of the grey clouds. This was my decisive moment because I realised how that wild scenery perfectly matched my mother’s “wild” personality, so I asked her to pose in front of my camera. I immediately had the sense that it was going to be a unique environmental portrait. Little Red Riding Hood comes to my mind… Francesca could be the elderly version.

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Terms of publication:

The attached images are available immediately for editorial use in print or on the web, free of charge, in accordance with these terms:
1) That the following information for each image is published alongside the image in the format “Image: John Smith/Photocrowd.com”
2) That no alterations are made to the images (e.g. cropping, major colour adjustments, sharpening)
3) That any use of the images is accompanied with a reference to the “Photocrowd and British Soceity of Gerontology ‘Ageing: the bigger picture’ photo challenge” (link must be included). Please also publish a link to our current challenges where entry is free, as well as the Photocrowd and British Society of Gerontology logos (included in download link). Inclusion of captions is encouraged but not obligatory.
4) That we are notified of the intention for you to publish the images.
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For all media enquiries, please contact Rich Woodruff on rich@photocrowd.com.

About Photocrowd:
Photocrowd.com is a global, independent online community for photographers – whether it’s their hobby, their job, or somewhere in between. Founded by two professional photographers from the UK, it’s a place to enjoy photography, meet other photographers, share images, build a profile, learn from leading experts, and get motivated to shoot new work. Click here to view our current photo challenges.
About The British Society of Gerontology:
Established in 1971, the British Society of Gerontology provides a multidisciplinary forum for all those interested in the situations of older people, and in how knowledge about ageing and later life can be enhanced and improved. The Society engages with politicians, civil servants and policy-makers at the centre of power. They work in partnership with organisations including the ILC-UK, Age-UK and the British Council on Ageing to apply the knowledge gained through research and practice to improving quality of life in old age. They’re committed to building capacity in ageing research through support of both emerging researchers in ageing (ERA) and also more established gerontologists.

PRESS RELEASE: October 29th 2015 – for immediate release

The following images have been taken from the winners’ gallery in Photocrowd’s ‘People taking pictures’ contest. They are free to publish.

What happens when the photographer becomes the subject? In this international photo contest hosted by Photocrowd.com some truly magnificent and creative shots of people taking photos were produced, and they are now free for you to publish subject to some simple terms.

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Contact Rich at Photocrowd for all media enquiries.

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‘Photographer in the making’ by Elena Paraskeva/Photocrowd.com
“This image is close to my heart because I took it on the day my 4 year old daughter told me she wanted to be a photographer. I grabbed her giant bear and told her she could start practicing that same day. Just before sunset we rushed to the fields behind our house, set my second camera on a tripod for her and as soon as she started looking through the viewfinder and instructing Paddington how to pose, I knew I had something special.” – Elena Paraskeva

‘Photographing loons in the fog’ by Jim Cumming/Photocrowd.com
“A picture of my friend photographing loons in the early morning fog” – Jim Cumming

Photo by Tessa France/Photocrowd.com
“What makes this photo so special to me is that the monk in the middle is using his smartphone with a flash. Obviously, we all know that this flash will do no good here. But it does add a specular highlight that i appreciate and adds to the story.” – Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘Catch Together’ by Partha Pal/Photocrowd.com
“The photograph was taken in Krishnadevpur village near Katwa, West Bengal, India. A little girl with a painted face was surrounded by photographers.” – Partha Pal

‘Stripes are in’ by Peter Warrington/Photocrowd.com
“For a photograph to move from good to great, it needs to include the following four elements: exposure, lighting, subject and composition. This photograph has all four. It’s beautifully captured, cropped and shared.” – Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘Photographer in the ice cave’ by Julio Cesar Hoffman/Photocrowd.com
“This photo is full of colour, drama, life and curiosity. The top layer looks like a picturesque, inverted cloud cover. The bottom line for me is that I want to be there, sitting beside this photographer and sharing stories of capture, exposure, focus and white-balance. Drama and mystery are two important elements in a photograph and this one has both.” – Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘In the fog’ by Perdita Petzl/Photocrowd.com
“There is something mesmerising and tantalising about a strong black and white. The tone fits the mood of the photograph. You have strong light areas, strong dark areas and great shapes throughout the scene as well. I like how this photographer placed the human subject on the rule-of-thirds grid line.The atmospheric elements here also add a nice twist to this pastoral scene.” – Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘Passion’ by Krzysztof Browko/Photocrowd.com
“There is so much beauty and delicacy to this shot. The composition here is just so dynamic, and the colour palette is a perfect, subtle complement to the subject the photographer is capturing. The receding lines draw the eye into the frame and gently direct it to the human element.” – Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘Smile’ by Lenni Marks/Photocrowd.com
“I just love the monochromatic look and feel of this photograph. And the sheer happiness of the subject being photographed – not with a DSLR but a smartphone. What a beautiful capture. The cropping is equally strong, giving lots of upper-frame space for narrative detail, and keeping the subjects in the lower part of the frame.” – Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘Photographer and Mountains’ by Anton Yankovyi/Photocrowd.com
“What a silhouette… beautiful on so many levels. This photograph is so dramatic and inspiring. You can feel the chill in the air, and look how crisp and clean the light is for photography. There’s great exposure here and I also love the dark areas of the frame, even the blacks. Perfect framing”- Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘Merry Moments’ by Partha Pal/Photocrowd.com
“This photograph was taken during the Holi festival in Bolepur, India. The women were taking self-portraits.” – Partha Pal

‘The Trip’ by GWB/Photocrowd.com
“What a photograph – so full of human emotion. The grey head of hair and wrinkled hands help tell the narrative of how people, of all ages, interact with technology. Just think about how many different capture devices this gentleman has had in his hands over his lifetime, and think about the thousands of memories and moments he has created to sustain him in his sunset years.” – Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘Photogs at Work’ by Bernard Quek Swee Aun/Photocrowd.com
“I love this shot for its strong editorial content. The exposure is good. The composition is good, the lighting is good, and most importantly, the subject is good. I thought that the perspective of the photographer (from behind the subjects) was also clever. It adds even more mystery to the final image.” – Judge review by Jack Hollingsworth

‘Whale of a time’ by Jackie Freshfield/Photocrowd.com
“We were out in zodiacs and had word that humpback whales were coming over to check us out, and three circled to say helo before swimming off and giving us a magnificent show of breaching.” – Jackie Freshfield

‘Look Behind You!’ by Chantal Cooper
“This was taken on Mam Tor in the Peak District in Derbyshire. I got there about an hour before sunrise and shot this not long after the sun rose above the inversion layer of mist and clouds that filed the valley.” – Chantal Cooper.

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Terms of publication:

The attached images are available immediately for editorial use in print or on the web, free of charge, in accordance with these terms:

1) That the following information for each image is published alongside the image in the format “Image: John Smith/Photocrowd.com”
2) That no alterations are made to the images (e.g. cropping, major colour adjustments, sharpening)
3) That any use of the images is accompanied with a reference to the “Photocrowd ‘People taking pictures‘ photo contest” (link must be included). Please also publish a link to our current challenges where entry is free. Where possible, please include the Photocrowd logo (included in download link). Inclusion of captions is encouraged but not obligatory.
4) That we are notified of the intention for you to publish the images.

For all media enquiries, please contact Rich Woodruff on rich@photocrowd.com.

Photocrowd information:
Photocrowd is a place to showcase your best photography, connect with photographers around the world and take part in exciting photo challenges.

Click here to view our current photo challenges.

PRESS RELEASE: July 2nd 2015 – for immediate release

Alamy – the world’s largest stock photo agency – and Photocrowd have released the winning selection from their recent worldwide portrait photography contest. These incredible portraits show human diversity across the planet, and are free to publish subject to some simple terms outlined below.

Click on the links beneath the thumbnails to be taken to a larger version on Photocrowd.com. We have also included this link to a zip file containing the full-size versions of all 15 photos.

Please contact me with any enquiries.

Rich Woodruff
Photocrowd
rich@photocrowd.com

‘Francesca’ by Helena Mim/Photocrowd.com
“An environmental portraiture of an elderly woman, my mother, taken in a wild olive field in Greece. The saturated colours of natural green an yellow hues made an excellent contrast with my mother’s red jacket.”

‘Circle of Life’ by Hardik Guarav/Photocrowd.com
“This photo was shot when the old man was playing along with his great grandson in a small village near Udaipur, India. It was taken during my Anthropological fieldwork.”

Photo by Zaid Saadallaj/Photocrowd.com
“This portrait was an experiment on how someone’s belief can affect their appearance. In this case, the person in this photo is a Sunni Muslim, therefore he raised his beard according to Sunni Islam teachings.”

‘Black World’ by Carlos Andre Viana/Photocrowd.com
“A portrait of a blind beggar while he was sat on the street asking for a few coins.”

‘Princesse’ by Fatima Cherkaoui/Photocrowd.com

‘Nyueth’ by Peter Zelewski/Photocrowd.com
“A street portrait of dram student Nyueth from by ‘Beautiful Strangers’ project. It was taken in Marylebone Passage, London, England.”

‘Shepherd’ by Ovidiu Caragea/Photocrowd.com

‘Farmer and his pig’ by melis82/Photocrowd.com

‘The old priest’ by Trevor Cole/Photocrowd.com
“An old priest in a rock hewn church in the Gheralta region of Ethiopia. The image was taken whilst exploring some of the ancient rock hewn churches which are found in this part of Tigray province.”

‘Reading Novice’ by Thomas Boehm/Photocrowd.com
“A reading novice in an old stupa in Bagan, Myanmar. This photo was shot during a self-organised workshop.”

‘About the face’ by djeff act/Photocrowd.com

‘Hard training’ by Luis Pinto/Photocrowd.com
“One of the hard-working boys that train every day to be a successful ‘boxeur’, in a boxing school for kids in Havana, Cuba. The image was taken during a training session, late in the afternoon.”

‘Himalayas Girl’ by Ivan Kmit/Photocrowd.com
“A small girl in the Himalayan mountains. The photo was taken during a trip to the Indian Himalayas alpine village of Nako.”

‘An old farm-working lady’ by Sergey Zatsarinnyy/Photocrowd.com
“There was a family of old people working in the field during the Ukrainian spring. For their whole lives they have cultivated the land. They say, “The land does not belong to the people, but the people belong to the land.”

‘Mysterious Eyes’ by MD Tanveer Hassan Rohan/Photocrowd.com
“A portrait of a girl with mysterious, beautiful eyes taken in my studio in Dhaka, Bangladesh.”

Terms of publication:

The attached images are available immediately for editorial use in print or on the web, free of charge, in accordance with these terms:

1) That the following information for each image is published alongside the image in the format “Image: John Smith/Photocrowd.com”
2) That no alterations are made to the images (e.g. cropping, major colour adjustments, sharpening)
3) That any use of the images is accompanied with a reference to the “Portraits photo contest on Photocrowd in partnership with Alamy” (link must be included). Please also publish Photocrowd’s logo where possible (brand assets included in link to zip file).
4) That we are notified of the intention for you to publish the images.

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Photocrowd information:

Photocrowd is an online community of photographers and photography enthusiasts across the world. Founded in late 2013 in Oxford, UK, Photocrowd currently has over 17,000 members worldwide and works with leading photography brands and photographers. Read more about Photocrowd here:https://www.photocrowd.com/about.

For all media enquiries, please contact Rich Woodruff on rich@photocrowd.com.

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PRESS RELEASE: 13th May 2015 – for immediate release

Photocrowd and Digital Camera magazine’s recent Sports photography contest has produced this breathtaking gallery of 15 images, available to publish free subject to some simple terms below. From the the world’s mainstream sports we watch, play and read about everyday, to some fascinating and unheard of hobbies and pastimes, your readers will love indulging in these brilliant photos.If you click on the thumbnails in this email you’ll be taken to a larger version onPhotocrowd.com, and we’ve also included a link to a zip file containing the full-size versions of all 15 photos.And… if you’d like to find out more about running your own photo contest on Photocrowd, please get in touch – we don’t charge and it offers an excellent way to engage with your readers and communities. Best wishes,
RichRich Woodruff
Photocrowd
rich@photocrowd.com

‘Power Up’ by Carlos Andre Viana/Photocrowd.com
The moment a pole-vaulter flings themselves over the bar, showing a mixture of determination and concentration on the athlete’s face.

‘Silent moments before descent’ by Sandi Bertoncelj/Photocrowd.com
Skiing from the peak of Vrtaca on the Slovenian/Austrian border.

‘The ball was in’ by Alan Ranger/Photocrowd.com
“This type of shot is incredibly difficult to capture: not only do you have to be quick and precise with your focusing, you also need to have your camera pointing in exactly the right spot. I love the use of the wide aperture to blur the background, enabling the spraying chalk dust to stand out. The final edit has also been completed to a high standard. All I can say is game, set and match to this photographer!” – Review by Ben Brain, editor of Digital Camera magazine.

‘Water Bubble’ by Andrea Staccioli/Photocrowd.com
Veronika Lindhal of Sweden emerges from the water after a dive during the three meters Springboard Women Preliminary competition at the 20th Fina Diving Grand Prix in Bolzano on August, 2, 2014.

‘Uniform’ by David Chantrey/Photocrowd.com
The Australian women’s hockey team at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. I noticed during the pre-match lineup that each player had different coloured boots and thought it was a nice expression of individuality that contrasted with the uniformity of the kit.

‘After the Ride’ by Jodie Castellani/Photocrowd.com
A bull-riding event in the United States. The technical issues involved in taking this shot included a dark ring and massive amounts of dust.

‘Splash landing’ by David Queenan/Photocrowd.com
The Hopetoun Horse Trials near Edinburgh, Scotland.

‘Airborne Jet Ski’ by Dave/Photocrowd.com
This shot was taken at the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, held each year at Tatton Park in Knutsford, England. The jet ski display team were performing.

Photo by Konstantin/Photocrowd.com
The All Russian Motocross – not just a sport but a spectacle of courage! When the motorcycle, sidecar and two riders flew over the road, my heart stopped!

‘Down came the rain’ by Mick Sutterby/Photocrowd.com
Grass roots rugby – Peterborough Lions versus Sutton Coldfield. This was taken last October, and during the math we had four seasons in one go: wind, rain, sunshine, thunder and lightning, sleet and hail, finished off with a rainbow.

‘Golden-hour shot’ by Eram/Photocrowd.com
Some village boys playing cricket during the sunset in Bangladesh.

‘Freedom’ by Toni Spagone/Photocrowd.com
The World Air Games in Piedmont Province, Torino, Italy. This shot is of a motor-glider and geese in flight.

‘Township Team’ by Julia Martin/Photocrowd.com
A group of young men from a local village on the Cape Peninsula, South Africa, are enjoying a game of football just before sunset. As they played they kicked up the dust which turned gold in the low sun light. The white spots in the foreground are dandelion clocks backlit by the sun.

‘Screaming Left Hander’ by Mitt Nathwani/Photocrowd.com
This is a selfie taken from the nose of my longboard while surfing in Woolacombe, Devon.

‘Raw’ by Elena Paraskeva/Photocrowd.com

Terms of publication:

The attached images are available immediately for editorial use in print or on the web, free of charge, in accordance with these terms:

1) That the following information for each image is published alongside the image in the format “Image: John Smith/Photocrowd.com”
2) That no alterations are made to the images (e.g. cropping, major colour adjustments, sharpening)
3) That any use of the images is accompanied with a reference to the “Sport contest on Photocrowd in association with Digital Camera magazine” (link must be included). Please also include Photocrowd’s logo where possible (brand assets included in link to zip file).
4) That we are notified of the intention for you to publish the images.

Full-size downloads:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a56nqnmg8po73y8/AADFwRZSJMGdmD_xcB5NYkd-a?dl=0

Photocrowd information:

Photocrowd is an online community of photographers and photography enthusiasts across the world. Founded in late 2013 in Oxford, UK, Photocrowd currently has over 15,000 members and works with leading photography brands and photographers. Read more about Photocrowd here: https://www.photocrowd.com/about.

For all media enquiries, please contact Rich Woodruff on rich@photocrowd.com.