The Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership has launched a photography competition to find images this summer that capture the uniqueness of the ‘Heart of Devon’ be it a magical moment, special event or festival, well-known landmark or hidden treasure. The winning image will be used as part of a Rugby World Cup 2015 tourism promotional campaign for the region. The winner will also receive a £100 voucher for photography equipment and a half-day session working alongside Devon based professional photographer Tony Cobley. Running on Twitter @HeartofDevon and Instagram using the hashtag #myhodmoment, the Heart of Devon photo contest is open for entries until Monday 1 September 2014. As always, we suggest that you read the competition terms and conditions before entering your work.

Press Release

Heart of Devon Launches Photo Competition

Photographers are being given the chance to showcase an outstanding image of the Heart of Devon to help promote the area ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015 coming to Exeter.

The Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership has launched a competition to find images this summer that capture the uniqueness of the ‘Heart of Devon’ be it a magical moment, special event or festival, famous landmark, landscape or hidden piece of Exeter or the surrounding coast and countryside.

The winning image will be used as part of a Rugby World Cup 2015 tourism promotional campaign for the region. The winner will also receive a £100 voucher for photography equipment and a half-day session working alongside a professional photographer, learning techniques and gaining insight into the job.

The competition, running on Twitter @HeartofDevon and Instagram using the hashtag #myhodmoment invites people to capture and share special moments from summer events and festivals taking place in Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon and Teignbridge..

Derek Philips, chairman of the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership, said: "The Heart of Devon has so many facets, landscapes, moods and imagery - it's what draws people to our beautiful county time and time again. 

We are encouraging people to capture a moment and share that with us. Living here, or coming on holiday, we all have parts of Exeter, and villages, towns, beaches and countryside that we love. It's that Heart or Devon we want to see."

The half day photoshoot is with Devon based professional photographer Tony Cobley and a £100 voucher is for purchases at the Devon Camera Centre in Exeter.

The competition is open for entries until Monday 1 September 2014. More information and terms and conditions at www.heartofdevon.com/story

Competition Terms and Conditions:

• On entering this competition you agree to have your photos published on the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership's social media accounts, website and offline promotional material as well as organisations we work with, such as Visit England and Visit Devon.
• You agree to receiving information from the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership. Your information will not be passed on to third party providers.
• The winner will receive one voucher worth £100 to only be used at Devon Camera Centre and a half day photographic workshop with Tony Cobley.
• The prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
• This competition closes on Monday 1 September 2014.
• The winner will be judged by professional photographer Tony Cobley.
• There is no cash alternative. Email or postal entries will not be entered into the competition.
• Only one entry per person using the dedicated hashtag #myhodmoment
• If the hashtag #myhodmoment is not used to accompany your image, your entry will not be accepted.
• Entries can only be accepted via Twitter or Instagram.
• Please make a high resolution version of your photo available to be used if you win.

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