FORGET landscapes and family snaps, a professional photographer has reached the finals of a major competition for his pictures of paint.

Bryn Griffiths, who lives at Broughton Hackett, near Worcester, has been shortlisted for a national award in the fifth annual EEF/Lombard Make it Britain photography competition.

His images of images of metallic paint and a Condor Cycle will now go on display at an awards ceremony in the House of Commons on Thursday , December 11 when the winning photographer will be announced.

Mr Griffiths said: "I was delighted to find out I’d been shortlisted for this award and knowing my work will be displayed in the House of Commons is the icing on the cake. Manufacturing offers endless opportunities for creative, dramatic and eye-catching images, but the tricky part is really capturing its essence and therefore the imagination of the judges.”

The competition aims to raise the profile of British manufacturing by showcasing the industry’s creativity, diversity and heritage through inspiring photography. It is part of EEF’s ongoing Make it Britain campaign, which champions the vitality and vibrancy of the UK’s manufacturing and industrial base.

Barrie Street, customer marketing manager at sponsors Canon UK, added: "This competition is about capturing the spirit of modern-day manufacturing and Bryn has to be congratulated for taking standout photographs that do exactly that. His images successfully capture the rich innovation and importance of industry in Britain today, and I very much look forward to seeing them displayed in Parliament.”