Candid photo of Preston army veteran with multiple sclerosis shortlisted for national award
Lancashire Post
2024-09-24
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The reality of living with disabilities has been captured by the partner of a Preston Army veteran and shortlisted for a prestigious British Photography Award.
Claire Corner’s black and white image of former soldier John Newcombe, who has progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), is entitled Bedbound.
The picture, taken at their home in Preston, is a finalist in the documentary category.
Claire, 45, said it shows "the part of John’s story that is rarely seen beyond his closest family" as he lies pensive in bed.
John, 61, spent 34 years as an infantryman, serving with the Devonshire and Dorset Infantry Regiment.
He later enlisted in the Territorial Army, serving with the Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment for 12 years before joining the Royal Engineers bomb disposal squad.
He was diagnosed with MS in 2007, and the disease is now at an advanced stage.
Claire said his "sense of positivity and determination is awe-inspiring".
The winner of the competition will be announced on November 4.
Claire Corner’s black and white image of former soldier John Newcombe, who has progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), is entitled Bedbound.
The picture, taken at their home in Preston, is a finalist in the documentary category.
Claire, 45, said it shows "the part of John’s story that is rarely seen beyond his closest family" as he lies pensive in bed.
John, 61, spent 34 years as an infantryman, serving with the Devonshire and Dorset Infantry Regiment.
He later enlisted in the Territorial Army, serving with the Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment for 12 years before joining the Royal Engineers bomb disposal squad.
He was diagnosed with MS in 2007, and the disease is now at an advanced stage.
Claire said his "sense of positivity and determination is awe-inspiring".
The winner of the competition will be announced on November 4.
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