Photographer of the Year

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Landscapes

WINNER
From Without
Bob Garrigus UK

Sunrise at Jokulsarlon Lagoon in Iceland facing toward Breidamerkurjokull in the distance. The serene beauty of this place is unique. Harbour seals and Eider ducks swim among the amazing ice shapes. Every day brings something different in this location.

Canon EOS 350D with 17mm lens; ISO 100; 4.5 secs at f/22

Judges' Comments

“This landscape has the elusive ‘wow’ factor that elevates it above the other entries in this category. The curious ice formation in the foreground gives the shot an other-worldly feel.”

“The colours are amazingly rich and vibrant in this shot. Combined with the cool ice it’s a brilliant contrast of temperatures and mood.”

2ND PLACE
Elgol Beach, Skye
Stephen Emerson Northern Ireland

This shot makes great use of the textured rocks in the foreground to anchor the shot. The beautiful, coloured stones just under the water work well too. A circular polariser has removed reflections from the water, while a 0.9 Lee graduated neutral density filter balances the exposure of the sky and land.

Canon EOS 400D with Sigma 10-20mm lens at 10mm; ISO 100; 2 sec at f/22.

Judges' Comments

“A beautiful, subtle image with muted colours and typically threatening clouds over Cullin. This is a location I know well and it’s been well photographed.”

3RD PLACE
Artery
Patrick Campbell USA

A dramatic and busy night shot of Michigan Avenue taken from top of John Hancock Tower in Chicago.

Nikon D2x with 200mm lens; ISO 100; 8 secs at f/16

Judges' Comments

“Superb colours and a really unusual angle.”

“Unusual and powerful urban landscape.”

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