Young Sussex Photographers Win Prizes In National Park Photo Competition

A blanket of tulips at Arundel Castle was the 'spectacle' captured by young photographer Ivan Chupryna, who has won the under-10s category in the National Park’s youth photo competition.

Eight-year-old Ivan has won a trip to Birdworld, near Farnham.

Ivan’s mum Kateryna said:

“We came from Ukraine to Brighton since the beginning of the war. Ivan is a very creative boy, as is my six-year-old daughter Sofia. Ivan likes to photograph nature and loves flowers. My children need support and care during this difficult time.

“We arrived in England after the start of the war in Ukraine, but my husband remains in Ukraine. The children are very sad and worried about their father. I try to give children a full childhood, where there is beauty and peace."

Meanwhile, talented Jessica Bowles won the 11 to 17 category with a 'moovellous' image of a cow at Woodingdean, near Brighton, near where she lives. 

Fitting the brief of “A New Perspective”, the image has won 13-year-old Jessica and her family a trip to Marwell Zoo in Hampshire.

Dad John Bowles said:

“Jessica said she loves living so close the South Downs National Park as it is so beautiful and peaceful. She loves going on walks with her mum over the Downs too.

“She likes taking pictures as it records memories as they are great to look back on, especially animals.

“The picture she took makes her laugh every time she sees it, especially the expression on the cow’s face.”

Details of the National Park’s new photo competition with a 'fresh exciting theme' will be revealed next month.