Leading food brand Birds Eye has appointed one of the world’s most respected photographers to undertake a photographic study of how Britain eats today. Martin Parr, who has famously captured the personal tastes and habits of Britons for more than 20 years, has collaborated with Birds Eye over the last four months to produce a unique snapshot of what makes up the typical, modern mealtime in Britain. Featuring 30 brand new images, the exhibition gives an intimate view of mealtimes shared amongst friends and family. The exhibition reveals the continued power of mealtimes in bringing people together each and every day.
Martin Parr comments: “Partnering with Birds Eye on this project offered me a unique insight into the nation’s eating habits. Each photograph tells a story and reveals a fascinating insight into people’s lives – not only how we eat with others but also on our own. My aim with ‘A Birds Eye View’ was to champion the many food traits and behaviours Brits have in a way that makes us appreciate each other for our different and wonderful ways of living.”
How do I win?
To be in with a chance of winning this Samsung WB350F camera in white, RRP £250, you do not have to do a great deal – it really is a fantastic competition. All we need you to do is visit the gallery web page (click here) and choose your favourite photo. Share the photo on your Twitter and Facebook using the links provided on the gallery website. Then all you need to do is tell me that you have shared this by filling out the Rafflecopter form. Simples. Good luck.
The competition closes in 2 weeks, midnight Saturday 18th October 2014.
Just the big beaming smile!
Samsung make great cameras! And much more portable then my fellas Cannon!
It’s a fun & lively photo. It looks relaxed rather than too posed
the variety
This was my favourite pic because I’m a wine lover and there’s no shortage of it on this table. Oh yes, and the food happens to look very tempting as well!
Fave pic cos everyone looks so happy!
It was only image that caught my eye as artistic.
Cannot beat a full ‘English’
love the picnic picture x
I really like the presentation of the food.
cuteness factor
Because the food looked delicious
Reminded me of my youth, eating outside at a festival 🙂
I love the cake with the cake pic best as I love cats and cake and the two together are a winning combo!
I meant cat and cake of course!
It is my favourite as I love corn cooked on a bbq
The plate of food looks delicious and its not to fussy or busy a good picture for Birds eye to use for promotion
I love the colours and the look of the food it makes me hungry and happy just looking at it !
just completely adorable! 😀
Love the table layout, great for children and adults plus the toys in the background set the al fresco scene off beautifully
The photo i picked made me think of family, good food together and fulfilment.
Because they looked so tasty and very good to share with the family
really loved the family theme
I love cats!
I love the cat who looks like it is going to steal the cake!
i love the cat with the cake photo as i adore cats and adore cake 🙂 x
It is so cute and reminds me of my cat.
hi i love the simplicity of the photo it says alot without trying x
The littly boy was so cute in the pic
I love picture 105 Craig Atkinson’s family because it’s such an every day lovely photo
its a fun, unusual photo
The little lad looks so sweet in his superman outfit and being so good eating such a healthy breakfast!
the older lady being more traditional
I like the complete happiness on the child’s face, I like boiled eggs, I like that the child is wearing what looks like a superman top. I love that kids like dressing up in fancy dress just because its fun, doesn’t need an occasion.
The outdoor picnic on the floral mat looks fab
i chose the cat because he’s so cute and cheeky like my cat
Looks like I’d fit in
I love cats and I love cakes – what a great combination!!!
lovely cute looking girl
Its so cute!
The asian themed picnic! Yummy! http://birdseyeview.birdseye.co.uk/gallery/106
The one with the cat x
adourable photo that reminds me of my mother x
i love the way the cat looks like its ready to eat the cake
because i love cake and cats 🙂
That cat is being so sneaky its cute.
The cat looks like he is going to jump on the cake
My favourite is the ginger cat eyeing up the cake. I love it because it reminds me of one of our old cats.
the cat eating the cake it made me chuckle
I loved the photo of the young professional girls (image 81) – it’s how I like to imagine my life… If only!! I have two grumpy teenagers, a demanding cat and two jobs, but in my head I have the girls over for a relaxing meal that I have lovingly prepared by hand… 😀
look so yummy 😛
reminds me of my mums cat, she will literally eat anything
This was different to the others, made me smile and reminded me of our old cat – she loved cake (when you weren’t looking)!
love cats and its cute 🙂
ever since having my son, happy children make me happy
I liked the heart-shaped dish and floral table cloth.
The mushrooms grabbed my attention, I couldn’t resist. Then when I saw that lovely chunk of juicy meat my mind was made up.
it’s a lovely looking breakfast, and has just inspired me to go and cook one for us, it looks scrummy xx
The chaps in the photo just look so relaxed and happy 🙂
Just such a regular sight at lunch time on our streets all over the country
loved the boy eating the boiled eggs ,loved it
Interesting subject material.
Love the cat looking at the cake in delight
The cat picture is my favourite because I love cats so much 🙂
I like the pic of a smartly dressed little girl with food all over her face as it reminds me of my daughter
No 60: So real
Cos i love cakes & cats
It makes me think of my children.
Pasta!
The cat looks like he is really going to enjoy eating that cake!
such a happy looking kid with his eggs ha !! 🙂
Love it for being so random!
I shared the Full English on Facebook, because it looks almost perfect! I wouldn’t have my beans touching my egg though! lol
I just love the colour! It is image 106 btw!
Food, glorious food!
I once had a cat who used to do things like that (including eating the christmas turkey once) It just made me smile.
My favourite image is http://birdseyeview.birdseye.co.uk/gallery/95 #Birdseyeviewbloggers – We love caravanning and cooking up a storm with our BBQ! Great Fun!
This was my favourite as this was a great family portrait, posed, but natural
The cat reminds me of my cat, many years ago. It was exactly what my cat would have done
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It’s my favourite because I love homemade scones and these ones look delicious.
I love the play on focus, the vibrancy of colours & simplicity of the composition.
My favourite photo is number 49, the black and white image of the little girl with chocolate ice-cream all over her face! I love it because it captures perfectly the essence of childhood.
the cat with the cake, because you just know he wants it!
I like the outdoor British Breakfast, it reminds me of my childhood when we used to have our family UK breaks at the caravan site.
The cat and the cake. Just like my house!
I love the cat and chocolate cake image, because its just what I’d want to do !!
Fish and Chips and hot sauce….looks interesting
I’ll look like him shortly!!
I totally empathise with that cat, I think he is thinking exactly what I am thinking!
Reminds me of our cats!
love cats and cake lol
The cat hovering over the chocolate cake made me smile
It reminds me of happy times x
Just such a happy chappy and a really natural photograph – Memories are made of times so precious with little ones
Because it made me laugh – a naughty ginger cake getting to the cake…maybe it was his birthday cake!
I like cats.
Because the boy looks so happy to be eating his toast and egg.
love big family dinners
Because it was quaky!! Lol
I choose the cat with the cake because my dog once ate a cake I left out, took me ages to make and I made a big thing about showing it to friends, only to find crumbs left and a very angelic looking dog licking her lips!
It just looked so nice and like something I would eat.
I chose my favourite because I do love a good fry up!
There is nothing lovelier than seeing the utter joy on the face of a child!
Love the idea of the cat getting the cake not the cream lol
I choose it because it reminded me of an old cat that I used to have, which once did exactly the same x
I love the cat looking at the cake, it is just the expression on his face
I picked the one I did as I loved the contrast between the neatly arranged noodles in the foreground, with the chaotically positioned hose and garden stuff at the rear!
Like the picture of the cat.
The Cat looking at the Cake… so cute
It looked so delicious. My family love curry 😀
the big smile!
I like it because the boy is a cutie!
http://birdseyeview.birdseye.co.uk/gallery/55
Love this, nan and toddler having a meal together, heartwarming! 🙂
I loved the artistic depth of field and that im guessing they were home grown 🙂
My favourite was the ginger cat eyeing up the chocolate cake – cute and so true of cat behaviour!
I love it cos it reminds me of my moggy always eyeing up my cake
I love the camping fry up pic, lots of memories of our own trips!
I love the colours of all the different foods!
Love the ginger cat cos he reminds me of my cheeky cat Tigger.
It felt warm and inviting, like all the over crowded family get togethers we host. Always have a good laugh
This just brought a smile to my face when I saw it, so sweet!
http://birdseyeview.birdseye.co.uk/gallery/101
It made me feel hungry & looked rather nice to me!
The cat is suspiciously eyeing up the cake… very funny to me…. but then again i have had an exceptionally long week 😉
http://birdseyeview.birdseye.co.uk/gallery/99
There’s just something about this image that makes me stop and look at it for ages. I’m not sure why! Just really like it 🙂
I love cats and chocolate cake so how could I resist?
I would cook roast beef.. it tastes so much better in the slow cooker! Much more tender! And then I would do the gravy with the juices.