Get your snacks ready and whatever you do, don't go to Tescos after you've read this (you'll end up buying rubbish nibbly things that you just don't need) - it's time for the results of the Delicious 2WPC. And can I just say on behalf of the judges that looking at these pictures over lunchtime was a really bad idea. *stomach rumble*

Kudos Sandwiches go to...

Yup peeps, it's another speedy, lightning-fast competition for you - and this one's a little bit different!

The Great DIY SLR Challenge

For the first part of the competition, we have five Canon Flex papercraft kits to give away! These limited editon kits were produced to celebrate Canon SLR's 50th birthday - all you have to do is follow the instructions and do some clever paper-folding-and-glueing, and you'll be left with your very own paper retro SLR. Neat.

Want one? Email us by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "The Great DIY SLR Challenge" as your subject, and include your name and address in the body of the email - you've got until 6pm today and then we'll select five entrants at random to receive their very own (paper) SLR!

But that's not the end of the competition, oh no - the first person who completes their model Flex will win a limited edition red Canon IXUS 980 IS compact camera. There's only six thousand of these 14.7MP cameras being produced for Europe, and they're worth over £300!

As a final twist, to prove you've finished your model we want you to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it again, this time attaching a picture of you with your completed model camera and a newspaper from the day you finished cutting and sticking. The speediest camera constructor who's judged to be first past the post will win that limited edition compact camera!

Any questions? Get your gluesticks at the ready.... on your marks..... GO!

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Good afternoon DSLR User Land,

As you may have come to expect, I'm on the hunt for pictures again. But this time a whole picture feature. Do any of you have any hobbies that you, or your friends/family, partake of and photograph? It can be anything from kart racing to cross stitch, tennis to miniature train sets; basically anything that you love to photograph in your spare time, I'd love to take a look at the pictures and find out about just how you go about creating your images, both optically and using image editing.

Can you please send a selection (portfolio of images showing a variety of views, lenses, lighting techniques, subject matter, details – about 15-20 or so) of low res (10x8-in, 72dpi) JPEG files to me directly so I can take a look to see if they're suitable for inclusion in the magazine. My email address is: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I have about two weeks from 29th June to sort the pictures/features. I will need some copy from those chosen, but I will cover this with those I shortlist. I looking for 2-3 reader's hobby 'portfolios', each will be between 4-6 pages within the magazine.

I will look forward to hearing from you and seeing your hobby pictures.

Thanks,

Adam

There are times when it really, really pays to work for a photography magazine - and yes, this is one of those times. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you....

The Olympus PEN! Apparently there are only two in the country at the moment (waits for barrage of counter-claims) – either way, I'm honoured, and thought you all might like to see what's in the box. Bear in mind I have teeny hands so scale's probably a bit off. And I probably should have thought of that before starting. Never mind - onwards!

Liverpool Cathedral is launching its first ever Photographic Competition. People of all ages and abilities are invited to submit images inspired by the Cathedral over the summer months. Judging will take place throughout September by a panel, which includes Lord Derby and local artist Anthony Brown, and culminates in a week long exhibition and Awards evening in October.

The theme of the competition is ‘My Cathedral’ and entries must have the Anglican Cathedral at their heart. Whether it’s an architectural shot of the bell tower or a panoramic cityscape taken from the river, all entries are welcome!  

Liverpool Cathedral has collaborated on this project with the international award-winning local photographer Martin Birchall. Until recently, Martin was the photographer for the Liverpool Echo and Daily Post newspapers and first prize will be the opportunity to learn some tricks of the trade with him during a half day master class. Other prizes include a luxury stay at Liverpool’s award-winning design hotel Hope Street Hotel and a full-day portrait photography experience courtesy of Venture Liverpool.

Rules and Entry forms can be downloaded from the Cathedral's website or picked up from the Cathedral’s Welcome Desk.