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A FIVE-time former mayor is celebrating after his photograph was featured in the Daily Echo’s latest book.

Anthony Oliver was visiting Bournemouth from his home town of Wimborne when he took this shot of the Jon Egging Memorial against a fiery sky.

It was the first time that Mr Oliver had seen the iconic memorial – and the second time he has had a picture published in one of the Echo’s popular volumes.

He said: “I had just attended a mayoral reunion when I took this picture.

“Many of Dorset’s former mayors meet each year, and on this occasion we had been to the Miramar Hotel in East Overcliff Drive. After our lunch, we took a walk along the front, and there was an absolutely beautiful sunset happening in front of us.”

Mr Oliver snapped a number of photographs before wife Christine told him he was standing before the memorial built following the death of Red Arrow Jon Egging after a performance at the 2011 Bournemouth Air Festival.

He said: “I had read about the memorial but not seen it for myself.

“It’s lovely and it’s a very special place. I’m really delighted that it’s been chosen for the book, which is really superb. It’s the second time I’ve had a picture published in one of the photography books – a few years ago, my shot of Wimborne Folk Festival was featured.”

The 176-page volume, published by the Daily Echo and Dorset Echo, features many photographs sent in by readers during a competition in association with Castle Cameras.

It showcases the beauty of Dorset, and features some of the best pictures taken by Echo staff photographers. The book is priced at £14.95.

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