Travelsupermarket.com's Kids Capture the Colour competition allows children to get creative with photography, taking pictures that capture the colours green, blue, red, yellow and white. 10 year old Kizzy is developing a real love for photography (enjoying being both sides of the camera) and embarked on the project with some very creative ideas. Throughout the summer she used the camera, which she was sent to use, (as well as occasionally pinching my DLR!) to record precious memories and try out some arty shots. Here are her favourite summer photos and the story behind each image in her own words.
Green
"This is taken at Beeston Castle and is in the woodland walk. It is a really magical place to walk through. I loved this tree which looks green because it is covered in mossy stuff. I think it could be a place where fairies lived. I love the roots."
Blue
"This is taken in Salford after we went to The Lowry. Freddy was enjoying running and climbing on all the play equipment and on the walls. He jumped off this bench loads of times and I caught this action shot of him mid air. I love how his bright blue outfit stands out against the grey path. He's like Little Boy Blue."
Red
"This plant is outside our house and I love the red leaves and the flower-type thing which feels furry. I love the colours of nature. The red is really pretty."
Yellow
"I grew sunflowers this year from seed. I was really excited when they grew into big yellow flowers. Bees kept coming to visit them which made me really happy. I was so happy to capture a picture of a bee on one of the sunflowers. I tried lots of times but this is the best because you can actually see its eyes and the details on its wings. I cropped it down to get a good close-up and it's my favourite shot."
White
"We've had some lovely blue skies this summer with fluffy white clouds. I really liked this photo because it looks like a scan photo with a baby sucking his thumb. Can you see it?"
This is Kizzy's entry into the Kids Capture the Colour Photography competition.
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I will be posting some more of Kizzy's photos on my blog shortly as she has some lovely arty, close up shots of the colour themes featuring sweets, clothing and make-up (some of her favorite things!)