Green Templeton Photography Competition 2019 winner announced
Winner
Student Pedro Stoeckli Pires has been named the winner of 2019’s Green Templeton Photography Competition, which aimed to find the most striking original image of one or more college members at work.
Pedro’s picture shows Green Templeton Musician-in-Residence Maki Sekiya playing piano in the Observatory Common Room.
Pedro Stoeckli Pires’ striking image of Green Templeton Musician-in-Residence Maki Sekiya has won the 2019 Photography Competition
The judging panel, which included Green Templeton Artist-in-Residence Weimin He, praised the image for meeting all of the Photography Competition criteria.
They said: “This photograph stood out for encapsulating all of the criteria of the competition – originality, technical ability, relevance to the theme, and a strong, clear composition that highlights the concentration of the Musician-in-Residence.
“The black and white image is still and silent, yet makes us think of music and melody.”
Pedro said of his entry: “Our Musician-in-Residence for the 2018-19 academic session has presented three times throughout this academic year. I went to all three recitals and was extremely impressed by the ability and interpretations of the Japanese virtuoso pianist.
“During certain pieces, she would play complex harmonies in such a fast manner it sounded like two people were playing at once. When I took this picture it seemed to represent that feeling well, as if there were two Maki playing together in that room.
“Music is a very important part in the daily life of Green Templeton College members and it sets the college apart from others.”
Principal Denise Lievesley announced the winning picture and four honourable mentions at the Green Templeton annual garden party on 29 June (Credit: Nuno Pereira)
Principal Denise Lievesley announced Pedro as the winner at the college garden party on Saturday 29 June. He received a cash prize of £150 and his photograph will be shared in official Green Templeton College publications.
The judging panel also selected four further photographs submitted by Green Templeton students Mira Schneiders, Jim Chesterfield and Keiko Kanno, and staff member Anne Highsmith, for honourable mentions.
Honourable Mentions
Mira Schneiders
The judging panel said: “The magical light and colour in this well-framed image create a beautiful atmosphere showing where we all want to be on a summer’s day at work. Carolyn’s task of watering a newly-planted garden to help it grow mirrors the college’s desire to nurture students and help them flourish.”
Honourable mention: Mira Schneiders
Anne Highsmith
The judging panel said: “This photograph of the porters preparing for the summer ball reflects their role within college – the friendly, familiar smiles and cheer that always greet each member of the Green Templeton community, and their willingness to help us each and every day.”
Honourable mention: Anne Highsmith
Jim Chesterfield
The judging panel said: “This image of friends taking a moment to appreciate the sunlight in the library captures the realities of being a student in Oxford as the warm weather begins and catching a few rays of sunshine becomes hugely desirable. Hard at work, they take a brief rest from studying to gather their thoughts and bask in the warmth as it streams through the windows, before resuming work.”
Honourable mention: Jim Chesterfield
Keiko Kanno
The judging panel said: “This photograph perfectly captures the sweet duck companions that the Green Templeton community were so used to seeing together until just recently. It pays tribute to the college staff behind the scenes that look after our duck visitors so well, which in turn brings joy and happiness in the busy working lives of everyone at college.”
Keiko said: “I captured the ducks that keep coming back to Green Templeton every year. The friendly ducks make Green Templeton College members smile, even on a busy and stressful day. Through these pictures I’d like to acknowledge Green Templeton staff members for feeding the ducks every day. The staff were a little too shy to be photographed so I’m hoping the ducks will represent their work and contributions in always making a positive difference in the Green Templeton community.”
Honourable mention: Keiko Kanno
Green Templeton would like to thank this year’s judging panel:
- Davide Bilardi, GCR Secretary
- Alison Franklin, Academic Registrar
- Weimin He, Artist-in-Residence
- Marton Magocsi, Reuters Institute Fellow and photojournalist
The Green Templeton Photography Competition is made possible by the generous support of Dr Elman Poole.
Further entries in 2019's Photography Competition
Alumni in Switzerland came together in Geneva on Swiss National Day for the first in-person gathering of our college`s Switzerland Alumni Group.
After the group’s inaugural online meeting earlier in the year, the gathering was a chance to finally put faces to names, reconnect over memories of Green Templeton and Oxford and hear where life has taken everyone since.
Conversation ranged from career paths and professional exchanges to life in Switzerland and ideas for the growing alumni group.
Josephine Agyeman-Duah (DPhil Women’s and Reproductive Health, 2018), Chair of the Alumni Group, said:
‘It was splendid to reconnect with GTC alumni from different periods and to celebrate Swiss National Day together in Geneva. Our first in-person gathering was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen connections and our GTC alumni community in Switzerland.’
The group is now looking to establish a committee and hopes to connect with other Oxford and Cambridge alumni groups in Switzerland.
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Happy International Cat Day! 🐾
It’s been quite the year for Vincent!
After several years of making the college his home, we are delighted to say that we have officially adopted him. A familiar and much-loved face around the college grounds, he has a special way of bringing smiles to everyone he meets.
We’re so proud to officially call him ours!
Happy International Cat Day, Vincent! 💚🐈⬛
✨ Come behind the scaffolding with us.
We were given rare access to the Radcliffe Observatory restoration project, climbing onto the roof to see the incredible conservation work taking place behind the scenes.
From spectacular views across Oxford to the Observatory`s intricate zodiac carvings, we discovered details that are normally hidden from view.
Join us as we explore one of Oxford`s most iconic landmarks!
Earlier this summer, we were delighted to welcome audiences to our inaugural Garden Play, with a series of sold-out performances of Shakespeare`s `As You Like It` set in our beautiful college grounds.
Our gardens became the Forest of Arden as students, staff, alumni and the wider Oxford community came together to enjoy open-air theatre in a truly unique setting. Even better, the production has received fantastic reviews from Oxford`s student press.
A huge thank you to everyone who performed in and supported this wonderful initiative.
These peaceful moments around college were captured by work experience student Izzie.
They celebrate the beauty of the college gardens and the simple joy of taking a closer look!
Thank you Izzie for sharing your perspective with us 🌸
