North Devon photographer wins a runner up prize in world's first ever International Food photographer competition.

 Freelance North Devon photographer Guy Harrop is celebrating his success in the first ever international food photography competition the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2012. The competition attracted more than 3,000 images worldwide with entrants from over 60 countries, with the awards ceremony held at the Mall Galleries, London.

Guy, a photographer working in the westcountry for over 20 years, had two photographs shortlisted in the finals, with his cheese photograph winning a 2nd place prize in the ‘Food and its Place’ category.  Said Guy,“ Winning a 2nd prize in the world’s first ever international food photographer competition is very exciting news for me. Food photography is one of my passions and I am delighted to be recognised at this level. My two shortlisted images were both shot in Devon; one of a Clovelly fisherman pulling in his catch at dawn and the other of a cheesemaker holding a cheese round near Exeter.  I am very lucky to have such a fantastic range of produce and local food on my doorstep.”

Guy works for national and regional food companies, producers and food magazines.  Guy can be contacted at www.guyharrop.com or on 01271 850317

Longboard surf competition Woolacombe in pictures

 A female competitor in between heats

Competitors Becky Stanhope and Kathy Norris after their heat at the national longboard event.

 Surfers reflections in the water

 A competitor making her way back through the sand dunes after competing in the event.

 Longboards line up on sand

 Scoreboard

Longboard rider Ben Skinner competing in the surf event.

Competitors and action from the 2012 British Longboard Championships held at Woolacombe beach at the weekend. All photos Devon photographer Guy Harrop