Photographer of the Year

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Architectural

WINNER
Sculpted City
Frank Melchior USA

This shot of Seattle’s Space Needle has been framed by a sculpture called ‘Changing Form’ that’s situated in the city’s Kerry Park. Apart from a slight adjustment in the levels of the statue, Frank pretty much entered the photo as it came out of his camera.

Nikon D200 with 80-200mm f/2 Nikkor lens at 80mm; ISO 100; manual metering; 3 sec at f/4.5

Judges' Comments

“Great composition. An opportunity well taken.”

“I’m blown away by the sheer combination of originality, technical prowess and image quality of the shot. The colours are fantastic and the framing is perfect.”

“Top marks for using this original framing device. The scene looks like something out of a sci-fi film.”

2ND PLACE
Apple Centre, NY
Chantal Martinelli UK

The glass staircase installed in Apple’s flagship Manhattan store is a wonder to behold. This highly unusual angle just shows it in a whole new light. A really great contemporary feel and a different take on an interior.

Nikon D40x with Nikkor 18-55mm lens; ISO 100; matrix metering; 1/200 sec at f/7.1

Judges' Comments

“A really good, stylised shot which is very contemporary. Almost as cool as the Apple Store itself!”

3RD PLACE
La Defense, Paris
Paolo Bergamelli Italy

Striking coloured verticals and the adjacent square windows set up a fearsomely effective graphic feel to this shot. To isolate such perfect geometrical detail is an incredible achievement.

Nikon D200 with Nikkor 35-70 f/2.8 lens; ISO 140; aperture priority; 1/90 sec at f/11

Judges' Comments

“Inspired… almost comic-book effect makes this a real winner in so many ways.”

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