My Perspective
My Perspective is an international photographIC AND SHORT FHILM competition for people who have Down’s syndrome.
Since 2010, outstanding images by photographers from around the globe have been celebrated in this unique competition that enables people who have Down’s syndrome to show us how they see the world.
MY PERSPECTIVE 2024 is now closed.
HUGE thank YOU TO THOSE who got involved and entered their INCREDIBLE photos and films!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
2023 winners and shortlisted images
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Judge’s Choice Award (adult)
Beyond the Reef by Jijo Das from India
Just like Moana, this boat is leaving to go beyond the reef! The brave man is rowing and his friend is saying goodbye and all the best.
Full dramatic lighting shows the feeling of adventure. This is what I see in Kerala and I remember Moana!
![GOING BEYOND THE REEF, BY JIJO DAS, INDIA](https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PF-01464-1.jpg)
Judge’s Choice Award (child)
My Friend Dominique by Seth Cusack from South Africa
We were taking pictures of Bubbles at photo club and I took this one.
![MY FRIEND DOMINIQUE, BY SETH CUSACK, SOUTH AFRICA](https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PF-01477-2.jpg)
![WILLOW THE DOG, BY JOSEPH TRANTER, UK](https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PF-01443-1.jpg)
People’s Choice Award (adult)
Willow the Dog by Joseph Tranter from the UK
I took this at an event at Down Syndrome Cheshire. Willow is a lovely dog.
![MUSEUM OF THE MOON, BY ORLA RAWLINSON, UK](https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PF-01465-1.jpg)
People’s Choice Award (Child)
Museum of the Moon by Orla Rawlinson from the UK
I took this photo when I visited Bolton Abbey with my family during half term in October 2022. I loved looking up at the moon and took photos from lots of different angles.
Stephen Thomas Award
Morning has Broken by Jonathan Gross from the USA
I liked the early morning sunlight on the leaves. I took the picture at a butterfly farm in north Georgia in the United States. I went with my best friend, Michaella.
![PF 01293 (1) I liked the early morning sunlight on the leaves. I took the picture at a butterfly farm in north Georgia in the United States. I went with my best friend, Michaella.](https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PF-01293-1.jpg)
Short film winner
Save water by Angelina Magdalene Ebhin
Angelina is the winner of the very first My Perspective short film competition.
You can see all the film entries, including the the two highly commended films (Down Syndrome, So What! by Claire-May Minett and David Goes Wild by David Kenward) on our YouTube channel.
Our shortlisted photographers
Adult Category
A YORKSHIRE SUMMER DAY, BY BENEDICT GROVES, INDONESIA
I noticed the beautiful clouds in the bright blue sky, with the sun reflected on the T-shirt blowing in the breeze.
GIANT BUILDING, BY NATALIE STEVANUS, CANADA
I felt small when I looked up to take a picture of the “giant beanstalk” building reaching to the sky. Now when I look at this picture I see so many reflections on all of the buildings it just makes me want to look for more!
WATCHING OVER ME, BY JESSICA WASCHKOWITZ, IRELAND
This is my dog Casper. He is a Hungarian Viszla. He is my protector and my friend.
HAPPINESS, BY JONATHAN GROSVENOR, UK
My brother is giving his daughter, Annabelle, a cuddle on a lovely summer’s day. Everybody is happy.
PIGEON FLIGHT, BY STEVEN PADMORE, UK
I spotted this pigeon from my kitchen window. It was coming in to land on the bird table and take all the food! I could see all the details on its feathers.
WINDMILL SUNSET, BY STEVEN PADMORE, UK
We were walking back home when I turned around and saw this lovely sunset. I like the way the windmill is in the shadow with the bright golden light behind it illuminating the street lamp.
WARY MAMA, BY JONATHAN GROSS, USA
I took this picture of an elk in Cherokee, North Carolina in the United States. She was anxious about people being nearby because she had her baby with her.
THE WINNING SMILE, BY JIJO DAS, INDIA
This is my friend Shardul in RedBull Ace of Dirt. He ride his bike full speed like flash, jumping over everything. It is a very hard race and many people didn’t finish. It is called Hard Enduro. But my friend is superhero and he didn’t give up. When he finished the race and won it, I run to take his expression. You can see his wonderful smile and all the sweat when he removed his helmet!
GOING BEYOND THE REEF, BY JIJO DAS, INDIA
Just like Moana, this boat is leaving to go beyond the reef! The brave man is rowing and his friend is saying goodbye and all the best. Full dramatic lighting shows the feeling of adventure. This is what I see in Kerala and I remember Moana!
BAND COMPETITION, BY CARLOS BIGGEMANN, NEW ZEALAND
With drums, trumpets, and cymbals, the players make wonderful melodies. This festival is called “Festival de Bandas” where more than 5.000 women and men participante. I warmly invite you to the festival that only is held in Oruro Bolivia. This event occurs yearly in the morning. The music is an expression of every culture of South American regions which show cases the richest and diversity
THE YATIRI, BY CARLOS BIGGEMANN, NEW ZEALAND
There is a cultural festival in La Paz Bolivia that honours the “Ekeko,” the Aymara god of abundance, notable for giving miniature goods. In Spanish the cultural festival is called “Feria de las Alasitas.” The person in the photograph is called Yatiri, what he does is to bless this little goods so people can have a future of abundance. The costume of this particular indigenous is a multi-coloured poncho or jacket with a hat and a colourful hoodie.
WILLOW THE DOG, BY JOSEPH TRANTER, UK
I took this at an event at Down Syndrome Cheshire. Willow is a lovely dog.
SPOOKY PHOTOGRAPH, BY POPPY MAGUIRE, UK
This is me looking spooky. I took this photo using a pinhole camera.
HOT SHOT, BY JONATHAN GROSVENOR, UK
This is a photo of my niece Annabelle playing football with my Dad.
LAUGHARNE ESTUARY, BY STEPHEN LUCAS, UK
A gloomy winter’s day but not a dull photo Dylan Thomas lived here and enjoyed this wonderful view
Child Category
MUSEUM OF THE MOON, BY ORLA RAWLINSON, UK
I took this photo when I visited Bolton Abbey with my family during half term in October 2022. I loved looking up at the moon and took photos from lots of different angles.
COSMIC ROSE, BY ROSIE CLUTTERBUCK, UK
This person is going out with her friends to a live gig. It is a selfie I have edited using the different settings on my phone.
ROSIE JET, BY ROSIE CLUTTERBUCK, UK
This is a selfie of a cool person who likes to sing. I have adapted it using different settings.
THE BALL, BY JANELLE CHETTY, SOUTH AFRICA
I was being taught composition and this photo was taken. It is unedited.
I AM BIG, BY ANGELINA MAGDALENE EBHIN, INDIA
This is small baby elephant taking bath in summer. I like its enjoyment
MY FRIEND DOMINIQUE, BY SETH CUSACK, SOUTH AFRICA
We were taking pictures of Bubbles at photo club and I took this one.
We’re so grateful to all our generous sponsors and supporters.
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