This competition is proudly sponsored by Minuteman Press and The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Through Your Lens
Welcome to our inaugural photography competition organised with Art at the Duchess.
We invite you to celebrate our unique community through photography, and capture what makes Poundbury special to you. Whether you're a seasoned amateur photographer or simply love taking pictures on your phone, we want to see Poundbury through your eyes.
From the distinctive architecture that defines our streetscape to the everyday moments that bring our community to life, every photograph will tell a story. This competition celebrates those stories—and the talented people who capture them.
Entries Open: 13 February 2026
Entries Close: 26 April 2026
Exhibition: 8-21 June 2026, Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Winners Awards Ceremony: 8 June 2026, 6:30pm

How It Works
Four Themed Categories
Choose the category that best fits your photographs:

Architecture & Urban Design
Capture Poundbury's distinctive built environment, from Georgian façades to innovative public spaces.

Landscapes & Natural Beauty
Showcase our gardens, green spaces, and the natural world throughout the seasons.

Community & Everyday Life
Document the vibrant life of Poundbury—people, businesses, events, and daily moments.

Creative Perspectives
Experimental, artistic, or unconventional views that reveal Poundbury in unexpected ways.
Entry Fees
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£2 for one photograph
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£5 for up to three photographs
All proceeds support the competition and community initiatives.
Prizes & Recognition
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Category winners receive prize vouchers up to a top value of £100
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Winners and runners up will receive a large canvas print of their image(s).
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The framed exhibition prints will be offered for sale, to fundraise for the Lexi May Trust, the local charity supported by the Duchess of Cornwall Inn.
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Visitors' Choice Award—the public votes for their favourite during the exhibition
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Selected photographs featured in press and perhaps in cards and other materials sold for community benefit
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Recognition and publicity for all shortlisted entries
Who Can Enter
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Open to amateur photographers at any level (not running a photography business)
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Must be 18 years or older
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Maximum 3 photographs per person
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Photographs should celebrate Poundbury
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Photos taken in 2024 or 2025 as well as 2026 are welcome to ensure seasonal variety
Technical Requirements
Please ensure your photographs meet these specifications:
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Format: JPG only (100% quality)
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File Size: 1MB minimum, 4MB maximum, minimum resolution 300dpi
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Dimensions: maximum 1200 × 1600 pixels (regardless of orientation)
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Colour Space: sRGB
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No text or watermarks on the image


