MOORE Stephens has sponsored the Isle of Man's Western Photographic Society (WPS) photographer of the year competition for the second year.
The firm provided £300 of sponsorship which the society used to help bring over photographer Christine Widall as a guest judge.
Christine also gave a public lecture on Gestalt theory in photography called Playing the Rules which was attended by more than 50 people.
Dawn Webb, a director at Moore Stephens Isle of Man, said: "It's great to get involved with local societies. We're pleased to help bring a well respected UK judge over to capture our Island in all its photo glory and are grateful to Christine for taking the time to comment on some of our team's photos in a friendly staff competition."
This is the second year that Moore Stephens has sponsored the WPS having previously donated a cut glass trophy to the society for the Image of the Year award.
This year that went to Patricia Tutt for her digital projected image Girls with Gadgets. Dr Ruth Nicholls picked up the Photographer of the Year award for the highest overall score.
Patricia, who is chairman of the WPS, said: "Winning the trophy was a very pleasant surprise. The sponsorship from Moore Stephens is much appreciated. Without it we would not be able to invite an off-Island judge of Christine's calibre. She has given us an up-to-date measure of our work and will help us to greater success in our photography."
To see the 2011 competition entries visit www.westernphotographic.org. To see some of Christine's photos from her trip to the Isle of Man visit http://chriswiddall.wordpress.com.
Photo caption: L-R - Charlotte Beeman, marketing executive Moore Stephens Isle of Man, Eddie Fryer, president of The Western (IOM) Photographic Society and Dawn Webb, director Moore Stephens Consulting Limited.
