Congratulations to Libby Law who is such an integral part of our team here at An Eventful Life
Libby has just won the Professional category in the FEI Solidarity World Photo Grand Prix competition, aimed at uncovering photographic talent around the world in 2014. Amateur and professional photographers were asked to submit images that capture an aspect of equestrian sport and lifestyles in a memorable and eye-catching way which of course Libby does very well!
Her photo of Andrew Nicholson emerging unscathed but dripping wet and obviously amused by his dunking in the water jump at Tattersalls is one example of how she captures that perfect moment. You can see her winning photo here
Portuguese photographer Filipa Scarpa won the top prize in the competition for her stunning image of the Lusitano stallion Xisto Scarpa also won the Horse Portrait category of the FEI Solidarity World Photo Grand Prix, one of nine categories for which over 3,500 images were entered.
The category winners (listed below) each receive a tablet, personalised leather photography portfolio and an Action Images/Thomson Reuters master class. All winning and shortlisted entries can be viewed on Flickr here, with videos on Instagram here:
· Under 16 - Briar Kate Bayes (NZL)
· Instagram - Melanie Cottle-Askew (GBR)
· Photography students - Fleur Louwe (NED)
· Horse Portrait - Filipa Scarpa (POR)
· Rider Portrait - Jeffrey Fierens (BEL)
· Venue - Jana Spindler (GER)
· Professional - Libby Law (NZL)
· Abstract - Shannon Brinkman (USA)
· Amateurs & Enthusiasts - Miriam Paulovcakova (SVK)
The international judging panel, chaired by FEI President HRH Princess Haya, included Deirdre Lyons, Co-Founder and Director of Corporate Image and Design at Alltech, title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy; Mark Adams, Director of Communications at the International Olympic Committee; Bob Rosato, legendary sports photographer and COO of USA Today Sports Images; Melissa Farlow, award-winning National Geographic photographer; Giuseppe Della Chiesa, Chair of the FEI Eventing Committee and international course designer; Alan Whiter, Vice President of Action Images; Ingrid Klimke, two-time Olympic Eventing team gold medallist; Arnd Bronkhorst, internationally renowned equestrian photographer; and Dustin Vaughn-Luma, mobile photography and visual design specialist.
“I was struck by the diversity, beauty and genuine inventiveness of all the images entered in the competition,” FEI President HRH Princess Haya said.
“The category winners, and all the shortlisted images for that matter, really left an impression on me and I am grateful to have seen the sport and horse world through so many different lenses. Needless to say it was refreshing and eye-opening!”
The winning FEI Solidarity World Photo Grand Prix entries will be exhibited in the FEI Pavilion in the heart of the Games Village for the duration of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 from 23 August - 7 September in Normandy.
Our 4* members can of course view Libby’s amazing photos from events around the world any time you want by simply browsing our photo galleries! And yes - she will be bringing you the best eventing photos direct from the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games very soon!
