RAMM Revisited

Yesterday I went back to Exeter to revisit the RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) and see the BP Portrait Exhibition 2012 and the Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the year exhibitions.  I hadn't wanted to go in the Easter holidays when it would be crowded with children as they are encouraged to run about and make lots of noise.  That was a mistake as yesterday seemed to be primary school day as I saw at least 3 different school uniforms parade past me as I tried to view the wonderful portraits and nature pictures.

Whilst these day we expect the unusual and exciting images from adult photographers, and there were some quite exceptional pictures in the exhibition, what truly amazed me was the quality and dedication of the younger photographers.  Children as young as 10 were featured and they put my fumbling nature pictures to shame.

The pictures above are from children 10 years old and younger.  Their imagination and abilities leave me in awe of their potential for their futures.

  The above two sections are from teenagers from 14-17 on the left and 10-14 on the right.  All images are outstanding.  I did notice when reading the blurbs how many of the photographers are the children of recognised photographers.  It must help to have a parent who is skilled in taking nature pictures.