Photo competition 'reflects heritage and stories'

The unique heritage and evolving identity of communities is captured in images shortlisted for this year's Portrait of Britain, said organisers.

Photos from across the West Midlands feature among 200 that will appear in the book accompanying British Journal of Photography's seventh annual competition.

They include ambulance service call assessor Laura Davis in Dudley, at the start of a "full-throttle" day she has become used to, foster carer Ena in Wolverhampton and Peter Glazebrook with a prize-winning onion in Malvern.

From the shortlist, 100 will be chosen to be displayed on digital screens in high streets, shopping centres and transport hubs.

All 200 will be published in the Portrait of Britain Vol 7 photo book, printed in partnership with Bluecoat Press and sponsored by JCDecaux.

Organisers said the photographs captured a country which has a "clearly-identifiable culture yet is constantly evolving".

They added: "This edition’s images highlight the UK’s rich heritage, from ancient industries which shaped the nation, such as fishing and mining, to stories that dominated the British news media over the past 12 months such as the Post Office scandal, the cost of living crisis, and the appointment of a new prime minister."

The 100 to be displayed on screens will be announced on 6 January.

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