A PHOTOGRAPHY competition and exhibition launched at a Cotswolds hotel to mark the opening of a new orangery has been extended by a week to give giving budding photographers an extra opportunity to take that perfect shot.

The competition marks the opening of the new conference and events space at Charingworth Manor Hotel in Chipping Campden.

Photographers of all ages are being invited to capture an image of a subject of their choosing from one of two categories: a representation of Charingworth Manor or a Cotswolds scene.

They now have until Monday August 3 to submit their shots for consideration.

Entries will be judged by a panel including Nicky Brooks, head of creative arts at Stratford College, Arthur Cunynghame, head of Creative Campden, and Mike Nicholas, creative director at Shock the Senses. It will also include senior executives from Classic Lodges, the hotel group that owns Charingworth Manor.

Selected entrants will have their works exhibited in the hotel during the judging period, and the overall winner will have their entry acquired and displayed in the hotel.

Michael Eastick, general manager at Charingworth Manor, is excited about bringing contemporary photography to the hotel: “This competition gives us the opportunity to provide any budding photographer’s dream – having the space to exhibit their work and see how people react to their creations.”

The new half million pound orangery to host events and weddings was officially opened at a special luncheon event in mid-June, when the competition was also launched.

The development of the orangery, which seats up to 140 guests, has been designed to feature one of the most uninterrupted views of the Cotswolds.

The winner will be announced two after the close of the competition.

To submit entries email tberger@gravitylondon.com