16 Dec 2014
Images of beautiful blue sky and sea at The Gannel, Men-an-Tol in a blaze of orange at sunset, and pink camellias at Trebah Garden, are among the favourite Cornwall Instagram images of 2014.
The 20 top images have been handpicked by Visit Cornwall from the 300+ images shared via its Instagram account @LoveCornwallUK during 2014. They include regram images posted by residents and visitors using #loveCornwall or #livefromCornwall, as well those taken by local attractions and Visit Cornwall itself.
As a live photo diary, all images posted on @LoveCornwallUK are taken on the same day they are shared, giving users around the world a taste of Cornwall as it happens whilst showcasing the variety and diversity of Cornwall's natural beauty.
“Imagery is vitally important and communicates what is distinctive and unique about Cornwall, stimulating the senses through engaging observations and rich, vibrant colours and textures,” comments Lauren Hogan, Editor VisitCornwall.com.
“We are surrounded by exciting landscapes and stunning vistas - the photos we post in our live Instagram diary capture and share the spirit of Cornwall.”
Favourite Cornwall Instagram images of 2014 (as chosen by Visit Cornwall)
Listed by date taken/posted, oldest to newest
- Polkerris beach @pamelalhogan
- Falmouth @dgray76dc
- The Camel Trail @lovecornwalluk
- Trebah Garden, Falmouth @trebahgarden
- Sennen Cove @dgray76dc
- Fowey @dgray76dc
- Fistral beach Newquay @lovecornwalluk
- Fowey @pamelalhogan
- Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes @pamelalhogan
- The Gannel Crantock beach Newquay @missdlawson
- Polperro @lovecornwalluk
- Looe @lovecornwalluk
- Marazion @here_there_everywhere27
- Treyarnon Bay @phsphoto
- Summerleaze beach Bude @slpodd
- Charlestown harbour @my_front_wheel
- Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta (credit Tina Hallett)
- Pedn Vounder @nia-redgirl
- Men an Tol @adrienmignon
- Penzance @d_greg_
Follow at @LoveCornwallUK and share your Cornwall photos using #loveCornwall #livefromCornwall
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Notes to editors
About Visit Cornwall
- Visit Cornwall is a service of the Cornwall Development Company, Cornwall Council's arms length economic development company
- Visit Cornwall undertakes destination marketing aimed at attracting first time visitors to Cornwall through appropriate promotions including targeted PR and through its award winning digital marketing
- Visit Cornwall coordinates, supports and promotes festivals and events across the county, providing advice to enhance the visitor experience, promote Cornwall and ensure the long term sustainability of events. Also responsible for the delivery of certain major events
- Visit Cornwall undertakes targeted research and market intelligence activities to drive Cornwall's marketing and product development
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Images
A collage of the 20 'Favourite Cornwall Instagram images of 2014' accompanies this release. Individual copies of all 20 of the images are available to download from http://visitcornwall.isebox.net/media-library/favourite-cornwall-instagram-images-of-2014 (please credit the Instagram user noted).
The 20 'Favourite Cornwall Instagram images of 2014' are unfortunately not available in high resolution as they have been taken on mobile phones and the quality is reduced when applying affects through Instagram.
Further information
Julia Hughes
Tourism Press & PR Executive
Visit Cornwall
01872 322928
07785266887
