AN ASPIRING photographer has her bouncy four-legged friend to thank for giving her talents a chance to shine in a national photography competition.
Evey Garner is studying for her A levels, including photography, at Mold Alun School.
It was while walking her dog Chip that she took a photo that has been shortlisted in RSPCA’s People’s Choice online photo competition.
And Chip, being a Chorkie which is a mixed-breed created by crossing a Yorkshire terrier (Yorkie) with a Chihuahua, packs a lot of energy and character into a small package.
Evey and Chip
The 16-year-old's photo of Chip 'Meerkat or dog?' was taken on her phone and captures her beloved pet's nature.
Evey said: "I would described Chip as very bouncy."
Meerkat or Dog? by Evey Garner, 16
Evey, who lives in Connah's Quay, added: "That is something that Chip does. I was taking him for a walk one day and he was doing it so I decided to take a photo on my phone.
"I saw the competition online. I entered a few photographs, including one of a butterfly, but most of them were of Chip."
With the positive reaction to the photograph, Evey is hoping to continue with photography in the future.
She said: "A lot of friends and family have liked the photo and they think it's good that it's something I want to do."
"I have started using a camera but I still like to use my phone."
Online voting is now open for people to choose their favourite animal photo in the RSPCA’s ‘People’s Choice’, part of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards.
To vote visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9SYXMGM
Entries for the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2020 will open on Monday, 4 May 2020.
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