These are the winning photos and written reflections from the 2024 Ripple Effects photo contest in the Morecambe Bay region of Lancashire, United Kingdom, including the communities of Lancaster, Morecambe, and Heysham. This is the first year of the contest. If you want to know more about the contest, you can find information on the Morecambe Bay Curriculum site.
By Harlem
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Taken in the early hours of the morning along the mist shrouded canal, the photo in my eyes gives off a very moody feeling, staying true to the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere I felt at the time of photographing this image. In my opinion, the photo shows a darker side of the Lancaster canal, which the average dog walker or cyclist wouldn’t typically see.
By Ishaad
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingom
In the future I see water being clean, keeping the world hydrated and healthy. My picture is of a window on a canal boat with a bunch of flowers peeking out. Seeing this reminded me that if flowers are plucked, they die.
By Molly
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingdom
I like the absence of artificial sound when I am on water, and sometimes lose track of time being enveloped by nature. I enjoy seeing the broad spectrum of colours on the water. It makes me feel calm and at peace. It also makes me feel fragile and very present in the moment.
By Darcie
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Water helps with a lot of things, not just keeping humans alive, but plants and animals too. Hearing the word or seeing water reminds me of nature, because nature survives off rain, the sun, wind and good care. My photograph is a beautiful green plant in front of a canal.
By Georgia
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Water is important to me because it gives life a place to live. My hope is that we get rid of all the rubbish in the water because it impacts local wildlife. Since global warming, water levels have risen, and this impacts me as I am worried about floods. My picture is of a little green fly because they live near the water.
By Harper
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Water can never be useless. We are filled with water. I hope people will care more about our blue spaces in the future and keep them cleaner. Even clouds are made of water, and they look so beautiful. Some places around the world don’t have access to much water, so we are very lucky.
By Isla
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingdom
We need water to survive. My hope for the future is that there is no pollution in our blue spaces because it is hurting the environment and all the animals. I took this picture because I like the ripple effect that rocks make when thrown in.
By Josh
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Water helps us stay alive and it made me love swimming. It has made an impact in my life and I hope that the world treats water with more care. I took this picture of the canal as it reminds me of how much we depend on it to help us navigate through life.
By Leona
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, United Kingdom
My image is beautiful, breathtaking and amazing. It captures the town beautifully.
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