Explaining the shot, Wicks said: “The bell has gone. Children are starting to queue outside the dining hall. It's crumble today. There must be custard. A school food tradition spanning generations is upheld by Jane Gilmore at Ashton Vale Primary School, Bristol, UK.”
The picture was unveiled during the finalists exhibition reception at the Mall Galleries (London) this week (24 April), hosted by TV presenter and chef, Prue Leith.
Managing director of Coregeo (which owns Pink Lady) commented: “The competition was fierce. 8,000 images were entered from 60 countries and the standard was exceptional.
“Rob’s shot stood out from the rest in its category, however, for the way in which he made the subject matter so fascinating and distinctive.”
This year's judging panel was chaired by food photographer David Loftus.