Young 'whipper-snapper' launches new website

Henry Rose, from Caythorpe, was named runner-up in the RSPCA's Young Photographer of the Year Under 12's category, and has launched his website, www.henryrosegallery.com/, to display his talents.

Henry, 12, said he first become interested in photography after his cousin Matty introduced him to SLR cameras about two and a half years ago.

He said: "Wildlife and nature are my favourite subject. Almost all the pictures on my website have been taken during walks in and around my local villages as well as National Trust and RSPB venues nearby, of which we are members."

Henry's parents started to notice Henry's talents when he was just ten years old and as his impressive portfolio of pictures grew, decided he should showcase them online to share his talent with the community.

Henry's photos are categorized according to seasons and shows a stunning range of nature-inspired images, from colourful spring flowers to autumnal sunsets to chilly wintery scenes.

He originally set up his original website with his dad Duncan in October 2019 and spent the whole of last week over February half-term giving it a make-over and adding dozens more of his images.

Henry said: "It was enjoyable learning how to build websites and I remain very enthusiastic to develop the website further.

"It is now a little more professional looking and has a lot more information on it."

Before long, Henry hopes to add a shop function to enable visitors to use his photographs for printed gifts such as mugs, greetings cards, posters, mouse mats and t-shirts, whihc he is aiming to have launched by the end of summer 2021.