A few weeks ago we had an Phone photo competition at work.  Instead of the usual competition where someone sets a theme that we can shoot with SLRs for the month, we were only allowed to shoot with our phones.

I'd always thought about trying to win a competition with an iPhone - just to prove its not about the camera but the person behind it.  As it turned out, it was a level playing field because everyone was doing the same.  Either way the challenge was set and I needed to make an effort.

It actually got me thinking that I drive or cycle past some really nice scenery on the way into work and it would be a good photography project.  So I have dedicated a gallery to all such photos.  My only rule is ... no SLR photos!

This photo was one I shot just off Matchams Lane, Bournemouth where there is a viewing point over what I presume is the Stour Valley, looking in the direction of Christchurch.  The sun was rising through the mist and I tried to frame it with some overhanging trees.  The photo was taken with my Olympus PEN E-PL1.

You can see how I got on in the JPMC competition by looking in my gallery of all JPMC comp entries.  It's the black & white photo of someone walking down some steps at Southampton Airport Parkway train station.

Please click the photo or here for the rest of my "On My Way to Work" project.