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JERSEY IN ONE SHOT
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  Imagine the Americans discovered life on Mars and asked each country on Earth to supply ONE photo of their homeland to show the Martians.

This got us thinking, which doesn't happen very often in our office. What photo would you send of Jersey? You have just one shot to capture the island and its identity.

What image would say, 'This is an island that has a rich history, is fun and energetic (because they are Martians and are bound to want to have fun) and is a great place to be'.

We thought of photos like Corbiere lighthouse, the Steam clock, St Brelades Bay, Liberation Square or even the airport.

These are just ideas taken from the minds of three online journalists, not always a good thing, so we want to know what you think.

What single image would show Jersey and its identity?

Use the form below to tell us what you think should go on the shuttle to Mars.

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Some of your ideas

Susan
Fete de Noue just after dark, the Christmas lights have come on and the actors (one dressed as a monster) are dancing in the precinct.
Louise
St Brelade's Bay with Ouaisne
Michael
The Harvest Barn
Michael
The back lanes of St. Peter (Rue de la Caroline) with a small herd of Jersey cows leaving the farmyard after milking.
Ken
Of all the wonderful views and places you have on Jersey,the thing that sticks firmly in my mind was my visit to the German hospital.When you think of all the poor souls who died digging it out it's quite an eerie place.
Elanor
Of St Aubin's harbour taken from the sea showing the history of the island with the fort and harbour walls, the water sports happening in the bay and the restaurants along the bulwarks. The perfect picture showing the diversity of our island.w
Jessica
A birds eye view of Jersey
BC
From behind Corbiere Lighthouse, looking north over St Ouen's Bay as this captures the whole essence of Jersey; the shipping history, the beaches, the green fields, the population and so on - currently in Australia on holiday and you can't beat Jersey - this is why people come back year on year.
Bob
A chicken
Lewis
My Photo would be at the waterfront capturing cinieworld and the aquasplash to show that the islans is a place for family fun
Mike
Elizabeth Castle, as is shows the History, Heritage of Jersey
Jamie
The splash on a packed sunny evening taken from behind out across the bay get the martell tower and corbeire lighthouse as the sun goes down and the waves come crashing in. shows jersey as a vibrant place but captures the beauty, history and fantastic scenery around St. ouen's. In one shot captures JERSEY
Annie
My image of the Jersey, would be taken from Noirmont, not the point, but somewhere in the Noirmont manor area, with a wide angle lens to encompass, St: Aubins village and picturesque harbour of which we have several, Bonne Nuit, Rozel etc, The sweep of St Aubins bay showing one of our many beautiful beaches, and St Aubins fort and Elizabeth castle as part of the rich history of the island.
Simon
The photo would be of Gorey Castle, when the tide is high, as the setting is ideal to show off the area, with the boats in the foreground. Gorey as most of the island is steeped in history, from the castle to the railway.
Colin
Having being born on the island & living there for 16 years Corbiere lighthouse will all ways remind me of the island, which will all ways have a special meaning to me
Andy
From Noirmont Point showing the gun in the foreground with St Aubins Bay and St Helier and possibly France in the background, with hopefully a Catamaran ferry and other boats going in or coming out of port, with if possible an aircraft flying over.
Bob
A cow

 

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