Photographer of the Year

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WINNER
Footprints
Francesco Ridolfi Italy

Two fresh, wet footprints leave their mark, but are about to disappear under the heat of the searing sun. And yet, no trace of any ripples or disturbance appears in the water. Clearly the diver did not dive… but where did he go?

Nikon D70 with Nikkor 18-70mm lens

Judges' Comments

“Superb composition, nice feel and good light. An unusual take on a fairly ordinary subject.”

“A great visual pun and the primary colours work really well too!”

2ND PLACE
Star
Magnar Børnes Norway

Is this a shot of a sparkler, a dandelion head or a fuse burning down to an explosion? It’s a clever angle and executed with considerable precision and panache.

Nikon D70 with an 18-70mm f/3.5 lens at 50mm; ISO 800; 1/3,000 sec at f/4.5.

Judges' Comments

“The high-contrast, blue-tone treatment is superb. The plant head almost looks like a sparkler going off in the dark. A beautiful abstract image.”

3RD PLACE
Cathedral, Moscow
Charles Tampubolon Indonesia

Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, which was blown up by Stalin and rebuilt under Yeltsin, is a symbol of Russia’s post-Soviet rebirth. The funeral services for Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin were held inside the Cathedral.

Canon Powershot A70

Judges' Comments

“Would probably sit better in a travel section, but the movement and feel make it a great piece of art and a sign of what a compact camera can do in skilled hands.”

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