The annual Information Services Group Photography Competition has announced two winners of the 2022 competition based on this year's theme of ‘connection.’ The annual Information Services Group Photography Competition has announced two winners of the 2022 competition based on this year's theme of ‘connection.’ The winners were Senior Project Manager, Tim Gray with his photo ‘Sport Connects’ and Head of Digital Skills & Training, Jenni Houston with the photo ‘Connection through Art – George Town.' Connection Through Art Image “Two children seemingly 'connecting' on a bicycle. While the bike is real, the children are painted on the wall behind. This is one of a series of interesting sculptures and murals dotted around the main city of Penang.” – Jenni Houston Sport Connects “The moment when Team GB sensationally beat Spain 3-0 to reach the semi-final of the Billy Jean King Cup in Glasgow.” - Tim Gray Image Head of ISG, Gavin McLachlan, selected the winning entries which most reflected this years' theme of connection. More than 25 images were submitted for consideration for the 2022 competition and can be viewed at the Healthy Working Lives Photography Page on Microsoft Teams. Runners up included ‘Love Locks’ by Helen Bly, ‘Polar Bears’ by Marcello Crolla, ‘Queensferry Crossing’ by Tim Gray. The most popular photograph, as voted for by other staff members on the Microsoft Teams channel, was the ‘Food and Love’ image from Kevin Brogan. Love Locks Image This photo was "taken in Manchester at one of the bridges on oxford street before I moved here [Edinburgh] to be with my current partner. The pink lock is a lock me and partner put on with our initials." – Helen Bly Polar Bears "Wild polar bears are practicing their skills at the Highland Wildlife Park.” - Marcello Crolla Image Almost Connecting “The Queensferry Crossing during its build.” - Tim Gray Image Food and Love Image "The photo is of our cat Luca, who is a British Blue Shorthair [...] The image was taken on his first Valentine’s Day and captures his reaction to the connection between food and love, unfortunately, for him, he didn’t get to sample the oysters!" - Kevin Brogan You can browse all the photographs submitted to the 2022 competition by visiting the Teams channel here: Healthy Working Lives Photography Page Publication date 05 Jan, 2023
