4th July 2025
LMH Flood Scene Wins Sustainability Photography Prize
A striking image of last year’s autumn flooding at LMH has won second place in the University of Oxford’s Sustainability Photographer of the Year competition.
'Autumn Floods' by Katie Brown
The annual competition, run by the University’s Environmental Sustainability team, attracted over 140 entries this year. The theme, It made me think, invited participants to submit images that provoke reflection and conversation about sustainability and the environment.
The competition encourages amateur photographers to showcase their creativity and talent, while also sending a powerful message about climate and environmental awareness.
The prize-winning LMH photo was taken by Katie Brown, the College’s Head of Communications, during an early morning walk by the flooded boathouse on a cold October day last year.
She submitted the photo with the accompanying text: “This scene was breathtakingly beautiful, with stunning, vividly colourful reflections on the water’s surface - reflections made possible only by some of the most severe autumn flooding we’ve seen in years. A moment of pure beauty, yet also a sobering reminder of the growing impact of climate change.”
View the full list of winners on the Environmental Sustainability website.