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THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPEPHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEARCOLLECTION 3 - EBOOK EDITION
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The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Collection III Ebook
© Stuart Low 2017 © The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year © Copyright Breeze Media Ltd
Edited and designed by Stuart Low
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Katrina Brayshaw (Commended in the Seascape Category)
Across the Dunes Sellebost Beach, Isle of Harris
It was late afternoon when this long line of cloud attracted me to the sand dunes. An added bonus was the side lighting producing interesting grass shadows across the soft sand.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
JUDGES
SPONSORS
FOREWORD BY DAVID STAMP, CEO FORMATT HITECH
COMMENT BY STUART LOW, COMPETITION FOUNDER
OVERALL WINNER
LANDSCAPE CATEGORY
IOHD - HEBRIDEAN LIGHT AWARD
HES AWARD SNH AWARD
SEASCAPE CATEGORY
SPIRIT OF THE SEA AWARD
URBAN CATEGORY
YOUR VISION AWARD
YOUTH WINNER
JOHN MUIR TRUST - WILD PLACES PRIZES
THE FOUR SEASONS AWARDS
FINALISTS
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Eunice Clarke
“Natural Frame” - Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran
Commended in the Landscape Category
I had been walking in this Glen the previous day and saw this potential shot. The following morning the light was perfect, hitting the trees to make a natural frame for the landscape behind.
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INTRODUCTION
THE COMPETITION
The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition is the brainchild of landscape photographer, Stuart Low. The competition acts as a platform to showcase the Scottish landscape, coastal and urban views in all their glory. The competition aims to promote the talented photographers who capture such views by raising their profiles though this book, the eBook and the exhibitions that accompany the competition. The competition aims to inspire photographers of all levels to take part in landscape photography and explore the diverse locations that Scotland has to offer the landscape photographer. Promoting tourism, conservation, appreciation of our culture, our natural heritage and history are key aims.
THE CATEGORIES
The Overall Title - Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Based on a portfolio of a minimum of 3 images and awarded to the photographer who in the opinion of the judges has demonstrated excellence in photographic skills whilst capturing the beauty of the Scottish landscape, coasts or urban views.
Landscape Category
For images of classic landscapes, such as panoramas, mountains, glens, lochs or inland views of the Scottish mainland & islands. Awarded to the single best image in this class.
Seascape Category
For images of the Scottish coast, islands or estuaries. Awarded to the single best image in this class.
Urban Category
For images of the Scottish towns and cities or urban areas. Awarded to the single best image in this class.
Youth Category
Open category of land, sea or urban for photographers 17 years and under. Awarded to the single best image in this class.
The Four Seasons Awards For images of the four seasons. It consists of an award for each of the best single images of Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. The image depicting each season can be of any location in a landscape, seascape or urban view. Some additional commended images from this category are showcased in this book.
The Caledonian MacBrayne Spirit of the Sea Award
The Spirit of the Sea award is a sponsored award. For images that represent a coastal view of the west of Scotland area in which the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries operate. Awarded to the single best image in this class.
Loxley Colour - Your Vision Award
The Your Vision Award - new for 2016 and sponsored by Loxley Colour, the UK’s premier photographic solutions company. This award has been introduced to showcase the creativity and vision of the photographer.. Their vision may be as abstract, or as creative as the photographer chooses.
Isle of Harris Distillery - Hebridean Light Award
The IOHD Hebridean Light Award is a sponsored award for the best image capturing the essence and character of the Hebridean Islands. Scotland’s Protected Places
A special sponsored award category (two prizes) for the best image of Scotland’s Protected Places and the best image of a National Scenic Area. Sponsored by Historic Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage, this award has been put together to encourage photographers to discover these new places, to explore and capture them through their lenses.
The John Muir Trust - Wild Places Prizes
The Wild Places Prize is a special sponsored award category with 10 individual prizes being awarded to the 10 best images of Scotland’s wild places. The 10 winners receive a prize of a one year membership to the John Muir Trust, a place in a separate exhibition and a feature in the John Muir Trust Journal.
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JUDGES
STUART LOW
Stuart is founder and head judge of the competition. Based in Fife, Scotland and with over 30 years experience, he is a respected landscape photographer in his own right, boasting a portfolio of work spanning the four corners of the globe. Stuart is a highly regarded instructor, teaching workshops across Scotland as well as running international tours. Stuart’s knowledge of the Scottish landscape is unsurpassed, and he spends the majority of his spare time seeking out unseen views, many of which have since become iconic shots. As well as being a master film photographer, he is a highly skilled digital photographer having developed software for digital cameras to create specific looks. MARK YOUNG
Mark Young is owner and managing Director of Academy Class, the UK’s premier Adobe Training centre. Academy Class provide expert training services and courses leading to certification on Adobe’s products. Mark provides expertise in all aspects of Photoshop and Lightroom and post processing work in the competition judging process.
LORNE GILL
Lorne has been a professional environmental photographer for over twenty years; firstly with the Countryside Commission for Scotland and latterly with Scottish Natural Heritage, he presently works within their Publishing Unit at Battleby near Perth. He has been a category winner and five times commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and in 2009 won the urban wildlife category in the British Wildlife Photography Awards. He also had a highly commended landscape image in the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
TOBY HERLINGER
Toby Herlinger is sales and marketing director of our sponsors, Fotospeed. Inspired by image makers around the world, Fotospeed began life manufacturing quality darkroom chemistry and specialist fine art printmaking processes. With 35 years of technical experience and as the world of traditional darkroom made way for the digital revolution, Fotospeed utilised its wealth of expertise and understanding of image making to engineer and develop a comprehensive range of exceptional digital inkjet papers, inks and accessories. Toby brings his expertise to the judging of this years competition.
CRAIG AITCHISON
Living and working in Glasgow, Craig is naturally drawn towards the wilderness of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. This extraordinarily varied environment combined with the notoriously unpredictable weather is the magic he seeks to transform his images into something exceptional. Craig is very much about capturing the landscape as authentically as possible. His vast knowledge of the landscape, particularly of the islands and highland mountain ranges and his expertise in fieldcraft was invaluable in helping us choose this years winners.
DAVID STAMP
David Stamp is CEO of our sponsors, Formatt Hitech, the World’s Leading Manufacturer of Professional Quality Filters For Photography, Cinematography and Broadcast. David travels the world widely through the company, working and sponsoring some of the worlds top photographers. His knowledge of photography coupled with that of filtration and the part it plays in photography is an invaluable asset in judging the competition.
OLIVER ATWELL
Oliver joined Amateur Photographer Magazine in 2011 and is now the senior features writer, where he interviews a variety of photographers, both professional and amateur. He also coordinates the annual Amateur Photographer of the Year competition, and writes the book reviews. He has written a variety of articles for publications and websites, including Photomonitor and Vice Magazine. Before joining AP he studied film, photography and journalism. He has also produced photographic work for various theatre companies, both in England and Wales. His work has been on show in Cardiff and London.
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SPONSORS
WITH THANKS TO
FotospeedPROFESSIONAL INKJET MEDIA & INKS
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FOREWORD
Scotland is a land of breathtaking scenery, diverse places and locations steeped
in history. There are rugged mountains, a myriad of islands both large and small
and a coastline of over 10,000 miles to explore. Its geology has been forged
over time, boasting sweeping glens and deep lochs that have been sculpted by
ancient glaciers. From the pastoral expanses of the Scottish Borders to the
rugged moors and mountains of the highlands, it’s no surprise that people come
from across the globe to witness its natural beauty and marvel at our spectacular
landscapes.
For those who have already experienced the beauty of the Scottish Landscape
for themselves, the images in this book will provide many new perspectives on
those iconic views that we have come to love. For those discovering it for the
first time, this book will show off the breathtaking beauty of those places along
with the diversity of our culture, our history and our natural heritage.
I am sure you will agree that the images showcased by the talented photographers
in this book truly reflect the breathtaking beauty and diversity this amazing
country – from our sweeping vistas to our historic towns and cities there’s a
stunning view at every turn of the page.
It is immensely rewarding to view the work of such talented photographers pre-
sented in this diverse collection of eye-catching photographs and I hope it will
inspire many more people to visit these places for themselves and encourage
them to capture their own views.
David Stamp, CEO, Formatt Hitech
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COMMENT
By competition founder, Stuart Low
When I sat down at my desk to write this, it suddenly hit me…this is the
THIRD book! And that fills me with immense pride, because looking back 5
years ago, there was a point where I thought this competition would never got
off the ground.
You see, I’m not a “brand name” photographer and I’d never put a national
photography competition together before, so when I set out with my cap
in hand in search of sponsors, I shouldn’t have been surprised when the
proverbial doors were slammed in my face at every door I knocked. But I
learned from those rejections, and after a lot of major tweaks, my perseverance
paid off, securing sponsorship from Academy Class and Formatt Hitech, and
the competition was born!
Now in it’s third year, it has grown further, and it builds upon the runaway
success of the inaugural and second competitions. We have the continued
sponsorship from Academy Class, Formatt HiTech and Fotospeed as well as
continued support from Scottish Natural Heritage, Historic Environment
Scotland, The John Muir Trust and Caledonian MacBrayne. The success of
the competition has also attracted new sponsorship from Loxley Colour and
The Isle of Harris Distillery, with their respective awards - Your Vision and
Hebridean Light Awards. And for the first time a major coup - our winners
are revealed in Amateur Photographer Magazine, the world’s number one
photography weekly! So the competition has gone from strength to strength.
The reasons I put this competition together were; to showcase Scotland’s
amazing landscapes, promote talent wherever that may be, do something
for tourism and to break the mould with the introduction of an unbiased
judging system. These aims are being achieved as the competition grows,
and we will strive to improve upon them as we move forward, but it is the
judging system I’d like to give a special mention here. Since the introduction and
advancement of digital cameras, we’ve seen more people from all walks of life
take up photography than ever before, and that has been good for photography.
But…as far as I can see, many photography competitions haven’t moved on
at all. They are still judged by the “establishment” and there has never been a
female winner. That’s not good for photography in my view, because no image
should be favoured more or less because of gender.
This competition’s judging system uses a triple blind system, which means that
each image is judged “anonymously” through each stage of the competition.
None of the judges ever see the name of who took the photograph and that
means all images are judged fairly. And it works, because this year we have two
female winners in the Seascape and Urban categories.
As with previous years, it has been a privilege and immensely enjoyable putting
this collection together. My thanks go out to the sponsors and the judges for
whom the competition would not be possible, and each and every one of those
amazing photographers who entered, were short listed, commended and won
awards - for this is their book.
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THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPEPHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
PORTFOLIOS
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THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
2016
OVERALL WINNER
CHRIS SWAN
WindblownLuskentyre, Harris
Late evening sunshine on the pristine dunes and beach at Luskentyre
Fuji XT-1, Fujinon XF 14mm, 10 Stop Filter
(1 of 3)
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Christopher Swan
Stormlight (2 of 3)Bagh Steinigidh, Harris
Storm clouds and wild waves lit by the setting sun on the west coast of Harris.
Fuji XT-1, Fujinon XF 14mm.
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Christopher Swan
Yesnaby Castle (3 of 3)Yesnaby, Orkney
The impossible looking stack of Yesnaby Castle buffeted by the North Atlantic sea.
Fuji XT-1, Fujinon XF 14mm, 10 Stop Filter.
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Ann M Holmes
Painted erratics (1 of 3)Elgol, Skye
Rain squall and a moment of theatrical light illuminate the yellow lichen and morphological textures of a collection of erratic boulders on the shore of Loch Scavaig, Elgol, Skye.
Highly Commended
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Ann M Holmes
Marching into the light (2 of 3)Callanish, Lewis
Winter dawn light melts the frost and shortens the shadows of Callanish I, a cruciform shaped collection of Neolithic standing stones, Lewis.
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Ann M Holmes
Z at dusk, after the rain had gone… (3 of 3)Lealte, Skye
A winding burn threads across moorland from the Trotternish mountains illuminated shortly after rain by dusk’s soft orange glow, Lealte, Skye, Scotland
Sven Soell Highly Commended
Children of the Mountain ( right 1 of 3)Beinn a’Chearcaill, Torridon
The scattered rocks on the summit area bath-ing in the evening sun.
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Sven Soell
The Hidden Abyss (2 of 3)A’Mhaighdean, Torridon
The Abyss with the dark waters of Gorm Loch Mor below.
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Sven Soell
Three Points of Solitude (3 of 3)Beinn Damph, Torridon
The wintry landscape as seen from Beinn Damph providing quiet time for solitude and contemplation.
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Adam Burton (commended)
The Light Fantastic (1 of 2)The Quiraing, Isle of Skye
Although extremely fleeting this beautiful rich light at the Quiraing was absolutely breathtaking, the best conditions any landscape photographer could ever wish for.
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Adam Burton
Old Man of Storr (right - 2 of 2) Isle of Skye
Every trip up to the Old Man of Storr is memorable, but this particular visit was absolutely unforgettable. A passing hail storm had left the mountainside sugar coated, giving the dramatic location a spectacular wintry look.
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Damian Shields
Loch Chon, The Trossachs (1 of 3)
I glimpsed this view driving through the Trossachs and had to pull over. The little isle and layers of mist through the treeline gifted me a memorable scene of the serene waters of Loch Chon.
Highly Commended
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Damian Shields
Loch Coruisk and the Cuillin (2 of 3)Isle of Skye
I ascended the lower slopes of Sgurr na Stri for this shot. A wonderfully moody sky over the Cuillin ridge provided the perfect backdrop to the dark and wind-blown surface of Loch Coruisk.
Damian Shields
Meall na Cuilce (3 of 3)Isle of Skye
As ever with visits to Skye, I was enjoying the conditions changing with each moment, and I loved this patch of light as it began to slowly rise up and across the slope of Meall na Cuilce.
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Tomasz Szatewicz
‘Painted by light’ Glen Shiel, Highland, Scotland (1 of 2)
On a crisp winter day morning sun broke through the clouds and lit snow-covered mountains of Glen Shiel creating fascinating play of light and shade.
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Tomasz Szatewicz
‘Between’ (2 of 2)Loch Leven, Pap of Glen Coe & Bidean nam Bian, Highland
Between Winter and Spring, between rain and rainbow, between lake and mountains, between light and shade...
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Mark McColl
Against the mist (1 of 2)West Kilbride, Ayrshire
Shot just after sunset, there were incredible misty conditions that stretched across to Arran and Cumbrae. The mist didn’t quite reach up to the lone tree, which stands isolated against it, creating a really unique scene.
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Mark McColl
Winters day(2 of 2)Glencoe
Driving through Glencoe, I was struck by the play of light breaking through on parts of the mountain tops. For me this image encapsulates the beauty of this area in winter.
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Neil Barr
“Maelstrom” (1 of 2)
Allt a’ Chaorainh and Aonach Mòr above Alltchaorunn, Glen Etive - from the summit of Stob na Bròige on a very windy and freezing cold day.
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Neil Barr
“Bidean Nam Bian Sleeps (2 of 2)
Moon rising over Bidean Nam Bian from up near the summit of Meall Mòr at the foot of Glen Coe.
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Michael Prince
Kippen Muir Pines (1 of 2)Kippen, Stirling
A location close to home that I often visit with my camera. The low sun in the west highlights the huge amount of detail in the branches of these beautiful Scots pines.
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Michael Prince
Beinn Eighe, from Bealach na Gaoithe (2 of 2)Torridon, Highland
Late afternoon in October, and after a long and uneventful wait with overcast skies the setting sun eventually broke through under the cloud base, dramatically illuminating the slopes of a distant Beinn Eighe.
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Brian Kerr
The Blizzard (1 of 3)Near St Mary’s Loch, Cappercleuch , Scottish Borders
The weather forecast was for heavy snow over the Moffat hills, roads barely passable but the conditions allowed me to catch this group of Scots Pines with horizontal driving snow.
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Brian Kerr
Windswept (2 of 3)Clachtoll Bay, Sutherland
A wild afternoon on Clachtoll beach, I was hoping to catch the drama of the seas and skies, all matched with the softness of the movement in the grasses.
Brian Kerr
Frenchland Tower (3 of 3)Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway
The ruins of Frenchland Tower near Moffat, a frosty morning and a fresh layer of snow. Sunrise is caught behind an approaching snow shower.
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Sam Gregory
‘Last Goodbye’ (left - 1 of 2)Ullapool, Wester Ross
On the final morning of a November trip I passed through Ullapool and the light was simply staggering. It was the start of the most stimulating day of light and conditions I’ve ever enjoyed.
‘Perching Point’ (above - 2 of 2)Clachtoll, Sutherland
On a wild and windy day this was quite a bracing experience. Weighing down the tripod with everything I could find I made the exposure. The graphic nature of the rocks drew my attention originally.
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LANDSC APE C ATEGORY
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OVERALL WINNER
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Stuart LamontLagangarbh Cottage, Glencoe
It was a freezing cold morning and I was hoping for a bit of mist, I wasn’t disappointed, however it became surreal when the sun started to rise and light up the scene before me.
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RUNNER UP
Guy Richardson
Corrour BothyMar Lodge Estate, Cairngorms
Located beneath the Cairngorms highest peaks, Corrour Bothy sits as a refuge for hikers and climbers alike. Bothies are rudimentary shelters with no running water or electricity and are maintained by volunteers.
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THE ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERY - HEBRIDEAN LIGHT AWARD
Martin Watt
GuardianCalanais, Isle of Lewis
Although many of the Calanais stones have great features, this stone had an intriguing flowing texture. A long exposure felt perfect to soften the sky to balance the harsh stone.
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Craig McDearmid
Autumn Aurora over Stac Pollaidh Loch Lurgainn, Assynt
This beautiful display of the Northern lights was captured after a long drive to Assynt followed by an ascent of Stac Pollaidh (centre shot) under the stars on a clear and still Autumn night.
HIGHLY COMMENDED Winner of John Muir Trust Prize
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Joe Higney
Loch Ruskie mists, Loch Ruskie near Callander
Loch Ruskie just after sunrise in late September last year and after most of the colour had gone the mists started to clear giving the almost painterly look to the landscape.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
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Stewart Smith
DissolvedLoch Maree
An early morning long exposure at Loch Maree, Slioch and its soft reflection separated by an intense rake of dawn sunlight.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
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Sebastian Kraus
Stricken IIAn Teallach
Lovely sunset above An Teallach in North of Scotland. Very nice rock formation and magical light over the clouds give you opportunity to capture something special.
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Kenny Lam
White Rainbow over Rannoch Moor
The rising sun burned away the early morning fog on Rannoch Moor leaving behind a brief but unforgettable series of fogbows. I was fortunate enough to capture one of these white rainbows over Lochan na h-Achlaise
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Christopher Marr
Wandering Star Buachaille Etive Mor, Glencoe
Extreme selfie! Twenty seconds isn’t long, especially when its dark and you need to jump over slippery freezing rocks. Worth it though
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Ron Dekker
Another worldCraig Varr, Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire
The surviving trees on top of Craig Varr (±500m) with the Sleeping Giant in the background. You can just make out his head in the top righthand quadrant. It’s another world up there.
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Lee Irvine
Snow LinesCoire Cas, Cairngorm
Descending into a cloud filled Coire Cas, the late afternoon sun lit up the snow fence for this graphic black and white composition..
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Margaret Soraya
First snow, Loch NessBorlum Bay, Fort Augustus
This image was taken just after a snowstorm had cleared. The snow still lying fresh on the branches of the trees. Shot at Borlum bay, Fort Augustus, on the shores of Loch Ness.
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Alistair YoungCuillin Stormlight, Isle of Skye
Looking over the rocky summits of Garbh Bheinn and Sgurr nan Each to the Isle of Raasay from Blaven on the Isle of Skye as a storm blows in from the Atlantic.
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Jackie Matear
Between StormsGlencoe
There was a brief burst of sunlight on the Aonach Eagach ridge in between the heavy rain showers, which I captured from a hill on the other side of the valley.
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David Cole Glencoe in February Near the roadside on the A82, close to the Three Sisters
An image taken from the roadside travelling down the glen from The Kings House, heading towards Glencoe village, at a spot overlooked by the Three Sisters. The snow covered mountains were an inspiring sight.
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Dylan Nardini
CrookedCrookedstane Farm, Elvanfoot
This wonderful snaking farmers wall zigzags around this stubborn Caledonian Pine while guarding the open gate as sheep playfully run through in winter snow.
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Scott Robertson
Suilven from Stac PollaidhAssynt, Sutherland
Below Stac Pollaidh lies a loch strewn wilderness. The horizon broken only by the imposing peaks of Suilven and Quinag in the distance. The setting sun casts a warm hue of soft light over the landscape below.
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Tom White
Through the rainCoigach
The distinctive shape of Stac Pollaidh is seen through a heavy rainstorm.
Highly Commended
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Tracey Whitefoot
Foreboding SkyBy the A838 West from Lairg, Sutherland
I spotted this cottage just as the foreboding clouds broke and the sun came out, creating a dramatic stormy scene that lit the abandoned cottage beautifully.
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Verity E. Milligan
Achmore RainbowAchmore, Isle of Lewis
As I drove towards Harris, there was an obvious blanket of mist in the direction of Achmore. Soon a storm rolled in and as it passed over the landscape, a rainbow appeared, ascending from the mist into the cloud above.
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Winner
Historic Environment Scotland Award
Neil McDade
Kilchurn Castle shrouded in morning mist.Loch Awe, Argyll
Kilchurn castle covered in mist photographed on the banks of Loch Awe in Argyll early in the morning of late April 2016.
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Winner of the Scottish Natural Heritage Award Also awarded a John Muir Trust Prize
Dougie Cunningham
Sunrise over Buachaille Etive Mòr
The slopes of Beinn a’ Chrùlaiste are the perfect place to watch the sun rise over the “Great Shepherd of Etive, particularly when a perfect inversion has rolled in from the moor overnight.
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Seán Kerr
Red Roof (above) near Ardheslaig, looking over Loch Sheildaig
Red roofed cottage on the banks of Loch Sheildaig, Torridon, Scotland. A fleeting shaft of sunlight highlighted the autumn foliage under a dark and moody sky.
Dietmar Herzog
Black rain (right) Red Cuillins, Isle of Skye
The Red Cuillins mirrored in a pond near Torrin, Isle of Skye
Highly Commended
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Kevin Beck
Cloud Burst Beinn Dorain, Bridge of Orchy, Argyll and Bute
Heading north from Glasgow I stopped regularly to capture the dramatic skies. Whilst approaching Bridge of Orchy I witnessed this scene of hail and light as it moved across the mountainside
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Leslie Ashe
Fence in the reeds Isle of Harris
Posts and barbed wire fence almost hidden in a bed of reeds.
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Richard Hurst
Spotlight (above) Loch Cill Chriosd, Skye
The morning light beautifully picking out the trees beyond the Loch as it came up over the hills to greet us that morning.
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Ian Mountford
Cuillin Light Isle Of Skye
The low evening sun was dancing among the distant Cuillins, producing wonderful shadows between the mountains. Quite a magical sight.
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Annette Dahl
Caledonian Heart Loch Awe, near Ballimeanoch
To me the Caledonian Pine, represents the spirit of its homeland - proud, independent, rugged. Looking up this tree, the sight reminded me of a heart with its arteries - the ultimate symbol of life.
Highly Commended
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Waldemar Matusik
Misty Woods Bathgate - West Lothian
The woods are near my hometown, Bathgate. This was an exposure time of around 1.6 seconds. I used a longish shutter speed because the mist was moving from the left of my frame to the right, and I wanted it to cover the whole frame. With the shutter open longer, the mist swept across and lead the whole scene.
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Terry Gibbins
‘Brittle’ Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye
Taken from the foot of the Cullin hills that watch over the Fairy pools on a miserable afternoon
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David Shawe
Intertwined Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms
Following a dawn shoot at Loch an Eilein I explored the Caledonian pine forest by the north shore of the lochan. This revealed these intertwining patterns of tree trunks, gnarled roots and rocks.
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Adam Bulley
The house at the top of the hill Loch Tay
Driving towards Aberfeldy the light on the far bank of Loch Tay was beautiful. This cottage, surrounded by the vivid colours of Autumn, made an impression and seemed to tell it’s own story.
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Paul Webster
Big skies, Arkle Loch Stack, Sutherland
I can’t remember another evening with light as vivid as this, last May. At every turn the huge skies turned the scree-girt monoliths of Sutherland to magic.
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Gary Lockwood
Lone Pine, Glen Strathfarrar
On a trip down the quiet and beautiful Glen Strathfarrar on a cold, grey day, this ancient old pine stood out through the gloom.
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Rob Oliver
Amongst the dark stands… Gleann Meadal, Sleat, Isle of Skye
Three small silver birch trees stand in a small clearing surrounded by the brooding presence of a stand of lichen covered conifers.
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James Barlow
Suilven Assynt, North West Highlands
The late evening sun warms and illuminates the southern slopes of Suilven as rain clouds roll over the landscape.
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Kathy Medcalf
‘Castle Kilchurn Mist’ Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, Dalmally.
A beautiful morning at Kilchurn on Loch Awe. I watched as the mist rolled around the valley and down the loch, passing the castle and almost completely engulfing it.
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SEASCAPE CATEGORY
OVERALL WINNER
Sarah Canton
Hebridean SunriseWest Coast Berneray, Outer Hebrides
I suddenly woke at 4am, looked out my campervan window, grabbed the camera gear and sprinted to the top of a sand dune to get this image. Another five minutes and the moment had gone.
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RUNNER UP
Brian Clark
Evening twilight at Crail HarbourCrail, Fife
This beautiful and historic harbour is one of Fife’s jewels. The image was made as dusk descended but before the attractive colour disappeared from the sky.
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Joe White
Luskentyre DuskLuskentyre, Isle of Harris
A brief glimpse of light as the tide retreats at the end of a cold spring day on the Outer Hebrides
HIGHLY COMMENDED
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Peter Paterson
Talmine BreakwaterTalmine Sutherland
Taken on a wild April Day
HIGHLY COMMENDED
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Ross Dickson
Beauty and the Barrels Bunnahabhainn Distillery, Islay
A picturesque first stop on a whisky weekend, with a rusting early autumnal landscape and metalwork, symmetrical stacked barrels frame Jura across the Sound of Islay.
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Iain MacDiarmid
Rainbow Stoer, Stoer Lighthouse As first light struck the lighthouse and a storm cloud with accompanying rainbow approached from the sea, I dashed up from the cliffs below to capture this dramatic weather scene.
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Pete Hyde
High tide at North Berwick tidal poolNorth Berwick, East Lothian
The tidal pool at Milsey Bay on an early December afternoon. The long exposure smoothed the water surface, as it lapped over the pool wall, and gave movement to the clouds.
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Esen Tunar
Symphony of NatureLuskentyre, Isle of Harris
A partial rainbow appears through the rain clouds above the sand dunes of Luskentyre on Isle of Harris on a dramatic winter morning.
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Alastair Ross
Quadrathon, South Harris (right)Grothadnais, South Harris
Out for a “quick” explore with my 9 year old son, we chanced upon this rock placed on three smaller rocks. Three hours later we got back to the campervan...
Phil Cooke
Breakwater at Dawn (left)St Monans.Fife
The breakwater at St Monans is very photogenic in the right conditions. I had planned my shot weeks before as a sunrise and high tide came together. A cold January morning was also perfect
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Greg Whitton
Highly Commended
TendrilsHorgabost, Isle of Harris
As the outgoing tide ebbed and flowed, small rivulets formed tendrils in the sand, providing a sense that the sea was stretching beyond itself to reach you.
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Tom Drysdale
Stormy SunriseSt Monans
The village of St Monans and its windmill taken from the harbour wall on a wild morning.
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Melvin Nicholson
On The Edge, Neist Point LighthouseNeist Point, Isle of Skye
I am always looking for ways to capture iconic scenes in my own style and pushing the boundaries of composition is a must as in this scene here at Neist Point.
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Jeanie Lazenby
Bagh SteinigidhScarista, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
Frisky waves crashed against the rocks as the evening tide rose up the beach at Bagh Steingidh on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides.
Highly Commended
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Simon Swales
Island LassPettycur Harbour, Fife
It had been raining heavily. The setting winter sun provided a dramatic backdrop for the huddle of boats at the far end of the pier. Within an hour they would be afloat on the incoming tide.
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Chris Davis
Castle Stalker SunsetCastle Stalker , Appin
A silhouetted shot of castle stalker as the sun goes down behind some clouds & the sun’s rays & pink skies frame the castle beautifully .
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Amy Robinson
Looking Down (left) Dun Scurrival, Barra, Outer Hebrides
Looking down over Traigh Eais beach, the Dun Scurrival hilltop in spring is covered with beautiful sea pinks, complimented by the Atlantic waves rolling onto the sands below.
Duncan Herring
Seilebost Sunset (right)Seilebost Beach, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
Water running to the sea carves patterns in the Seilebost sand, as soft September light bathes the distant Harris hills.
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Charly Schleder
Old shipwreckDiabaig, Torridon
An old shipwreck lies in the Bay of Diabaig at Loch Torridon. Diabaig is a remote village and the last light of the day adds some warm colours to the blue hour.
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Paul Millar
On Sand Of Guarded lightRattray Head Lighthouse, Buchan, Aberdeenshire
An overnight drive to shoot such a historically listed Lighthouse. The tide and weather against me but as the sunrise approached came such a beautiful band of light, as I worked to show sense of distance.
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Ashley Roy
Lady’s TowerElie, Fife
Lady’s Tower at the edge of Ruby Bay, Elie. After an hour of waiting in the bay, a few minutes of sunlight finally broke through the overcast sky to hit against the rocks and the tower.
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Cameron McMurdo
Road From the Light, Point Of Ardnamurchan, Ardnamurchan
This is the road leaving the Ardnamurchan lighthouse looking south across the bay towards Braighlann.
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THE CALEDONIAN MACBRAYNE - SPIRIT OF THE SEA AWARD
Allan MacFadyen
Oban, Gateway to the Isles Oban, Argyll & Bute
With McCaig’s Tower overlooking the bay and the constant hum of Caledonian MacBrayne’s ferries coming and going, Oban is the starting point for many an island adventure. On CalMac, getting there is half the fun!
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URBAN CATEGORY
OVERALL WINNER
Gill Williamson
Sudden DownpourGlasgow
Sudden downpour in Glasgow while I was upstairs on the bus. Fascinated by the patterns the rain made on the window and the subsequent distortion of the scene in front of me.
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URBAN CATEGORY
RUNNER UP
David Queenan
Cloud ConstructionSouth Queensferry
Construction of the new Queensferry Crossing towers shrouded by a thick fog.
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Callum L Ollason
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Festival NightsCandlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Tattoo fireworks above Edinburgh Castle, seen through the Grassmarket from Candlemaker Row.
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Andy Clark
The FogFalkland
Sat at the top of Falkland hill watching the sun rise over a blanket of fog. I ran halfway down the hill to see the village of Falkland appear from the fog.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
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Adam Robertson
Wavy Blue. Leith Street, Edinburgh
Leading lines are a photographer’s dream which makes the Leith Street bridge an ideal spot for city centre photography. The real challenge was balancing the Balmoral Hotel into the composition. Subtlety was the key here.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
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Shahbaz Majeed Welcome Home DundeeLooking north over the Tay Bridge towards the welcoming sight of Dundee just after Dusk
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David Tomlins
Edinburgh TrafficFrom Nelson Monument, Calton Hill
Waited for the traffic to build up on Princes Street. After a few attempts I decided on a short exposure of 1.6 seconds to capture the traffic moving but not becoming a complete light blur.
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Sarah Rose
Bandstand in the FogAberdeen
I had initially got up for sunrise when I looked out the window to see a thick blanket of fog over the city so I headed to a local park to photograph this bandstand.
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Graeme McCormackGlasgow rooftops from The Lighthouse, Glasgow
The rooftops of Glasgow taken from the viewing gallery of The Lighthouse on a sunny spring day. 20th April 2016.
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Brian Smith
Last One OutSkinflats, Falkirk
Longannet Power Station, opened in 1970, photographed a few months before being powered down in March 2016, on the opposite bank of the River Forth from a house that was built in 1918.
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David Cation
Castlehill IlluminatedEdinburgh
This image was taken one evening on the Royal Mile. The silvery street lights reflected on the wet cobbles, whilst the complimentary colours illuminating buildings seemed to run down the channel separating the paving sets.
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Grant Ritchie
Reflections of St GilesOutside St Giles Cathedral
After heavy rain earlier in the day this view caught my eye on the wall in front of the Cathedral, a different view of an often photographed building.
Highly Commended
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Andrew Howe
Spinning the WheelThe Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk
The Falkirk Wheel is an amazing piece of Engineering, a place I have wanted to visit for a while. This is a Long Exposure image of the boat lift during a full rotate.
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Andrew MacDougall
Ville Contemporaine 2016The Meadows, Edinburgh The Meadows park in central Edinburgh is now shared by the young and trendy inhabitants of new modern tower blocks at Quartermile. This reminded me of the architect Le Corbusier’s vision of a “Ville Contemperaineî.
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Ian Biggs
Forth Rail BridgeNorth Queensferry
My one time stopping at the Forth Rail Bridge to get some shots among the residential houses below its structure on a rainy day.
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Nicholas Homer
Edinburgh EngulfedEdinburgh
Haar pouring over Salisbury Crags and spreading out over the city below. It was moving so quickly that I only had time for a couple of exposures before the buildings were completely engulfed.
Highly Commended
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Alan Gardiner
Shadow and SpaceGlasgow, an urban space between Albion Street and Shuttle Street.
A very minimalist image of a modern urban space, that shows the shadow of a street light in the foreground, the contrasting textures of stone and grass and an intricate path network towards the background.
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Greg Urquhart
Leith Shore ReflectionLeith, Edinburgh
A calm sunset at the water of Leith which provided excellent conditions for this reflection shot of the Shore.
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YOUR V IS ION AWARD
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THE LOXLEY COLOUR - YOUR VISION AWARD
WINNER
Darren Cole
Luskentyre SailsLuskentyre - Isle of Harris
A heavy vignette greatly simplified this classic view of Luskentyre. This allowed the colours and the boat to stand out creating a dramatic, painterly image.
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Neil Barr
“Raasay & Rhonaigh”
Loch a’ Sguirr in the Sound of Raasay - with Rona and Isle of Raasay - on a very wet day from up on near the Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye.
RUNNER UP
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Andrew Tobin
Highly Commended
Tartan PinesStrathlael, Ullapool area
Rain, cold, overcast, dull. Perfect for seeking out “the other shot” in the woods. The colours and lines of these wet trunks and branches look a bit like an organic tartan.
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Graham Macfarlane
Autumn Impression Ardbeg, Isle of Islay
Abstract vision of autumn
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YOUTH C ATEGORY
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THE YOUNG SCOTTISH LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
OVERALL WINNER
George Rees
East Lomond RockCraigmead Car Park, the Lomonds of Fife
An early morning monochrome image of the small yet magnificent East Lomond hill.
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Andrew Bulloch
Sea Stack, Cape WrathStac Clo Kearvaig, Cape Wrath.
After borrowing my dad’s camera and persuading my mother to drive us to Cape Wrath, we stayed at the remote Kearvaig bothy. This is a huge sea stack I photographed from the cliffs nearby.
RUNNER UP
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Andrew Robertson
Roofless viewNear Melvich, Sutherland
Roofless cottage near Melvich, Sutherland, left in a sorry state after the new road changes paths.
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THE JOHN MUIR TRUST - WILD PLACES PRIZES
The John Muir Trust
A charity with a focus on wild places
The John Muir Trust is a UK conservation charity dedicated to protecting and regenerating wild places for people and wildlife. Founded in 1983, they own and look after some of the finest wild land in Scotland including parts of Assynt, Knoydart and Skye as well as Ben Nevis and Schiehallion. They care for these magnificent landscapes and work with local communities restoring habitats, encouraging wildlife, repairing footpaths and more.
Every year they work with local contractors and volunteers to carry out vital tasks such as maintaining paths, planting trees, removing invasive species and clearing litter to safeguard the character of these wild places. The Trust also campaigns with others to persuade politicians and other decision makers to protect wild land under threat. Through the John Muir Award, they get thousands of people across the UK of all ages and backgrounds involved with nature and wild places.
The Trust believes that landscape photography is a powerful way to showcase the amazing ecological diversity that surrounds us. It can also evoke emotions and feelings that inspire people to get to know these special places, and in doing so, value and protect them. In the words of John Muir, the Scots-born founder of the modern conservation movement, and the inspiration behind the Trust’s work, ‘thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.’
The Trust is a membership organisation that exists to protect wild land for its own sake. If the images in this wonderful book inspire you, and you too believe that wild places are a necessity, then join them, donate to their appeals, or go online and sign-up for their monthly newsletter.
johnmuirtrust.org
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Lewis Golbourn
Evening Skye Trotternish, Isle of Skye
I have only ever thought to shoot this area at dawn before, but decided that things might look interesting at sunset instead, turns out I was either right, lucky or both.
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Greg Whitton
Am BuachailleSandwood Bay, Sutherland
The great sea stack, Am Buachaille, stands as a guardian to Sandwood Bay. A Bastion against the ferocity of the Atlantic.
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Mark Appleton
Clouds clearing Slioch (The Spear)Loch Maree, Wester Ross
One of my favourite Scots Pines on the shore line of Loch Maree. I arrived at this popular location just after a snow shower was clearing Slioch (The Spear).
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Chris Miles
Bla BheinnIsle Of Skye
Low cloud clearing the face of Bla Bheinn (Blaven) creating moody conditions after a passing squall.
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Chris Stuart
Reflections of LiathachNorth side of Liathach, Torridon
As the setting sun catches the cliff tops of Liathach they are reflected in the still waters of a lochan. A long walk, a long wait, eaten alive by midges. Totally worth it.
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John Richardson
Last LightFrom Badcall looking towards Foinaven and Arkle, Sutherland
The sun broke through late in the day and I thought of this location knowing it would work in evening light. By running up the hill I was just in time to make this image.
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Jonathan Cruickshank
River Coe FallsThe falls just off the A82 on The River Coe
Looking Eastward up The River Coe and the falls, then onward into the heart of the glen. All this on a day that covered all of the seasons in five minutes.
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THE FOUR SEASONS
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THE AUTUMN
WINNER
James Roddie
‘Stand’Munlochy , Ross-shire
A week of mist and fog coincided with the period of the most vibrant autumn colours in October 2016 in the Northern Highlands.
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Stephen Hinde
Bleak MidwinterHowgate, Midlothian
A handheld shot from within my car during a heavy snow shower. I was taken by the way the lane disappears into the bleak winter background.
Winner - Winter
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Rod Hanchard-Goodwin
Bluebell CarpetDalkeith Country Park
Each year I visit Dalkeith Country Park to photograph the bluebells but in 2016 it was a bumper year and after several attempts I finally got some decent light.
Winner - Spring
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Dougie Cunningham
The Forth Bridge
Late summer flowers beneath the Forth Bridge, in North Queensferry, one of Scotland’s most recognisable landmarks!
Winner - Summer
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David Mould
‘Winters morning parade’ Thornhill, Carse of Stirling
I have shot this scene in all seasons, weathers and light, waiting for the perfect combina-tion requires knowledge, patience and sensible clothing… getting the added elements of the sheep and shadows, requires luck…
Highly Commended - Winter
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Peter Bindon
Buachaille Etive MorGlen Coe
A view of Buachaille Etive Mor through the trees taken one morning in late August
Commended - Summer
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Lesley Martin
Kenmore in WinterKenmore, Perthshire
I took a day drip to Kenmore with a picture in mind but due to the severe weather the access road was inaccessible. As I was leaving to head home at the end of the day I noticed the freezing fog moving across Loch Tay which shrouded the town of Kenmore.
Commended - Winter
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Brian Doyle
Dunnottar DustingDunnottar Castle, Stonehaven
Shortly after sunrise at Dunnottar Castle on a cold January morning.
Commended - Winter
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Karen Deakin
Snowy Lochan Na h-AchlaiseRannoch Moor, Highlands
Arriving before dawn at Lochan na h-Achlaise, and just after heavy snow fall, I was fortunate to witness some beautiful light illuminating a desolate winter landscape as the sun rose into the sky.
Commended - Winter
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Alan Cameron Forest TexturesGlengarry Forest
On a fleeting visit to Glen Garry. I was intrigued by the position of the tall slender pines, looking like a barrier protecting the less mature trees behind them, & the textures & colour within the frame.
Commended - Autumn
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Stuart Stevenson Snow starBraidwood, South Lanarkshire Taken on the morning after 2 days of non stop snowfall - it wasn’t possible to drive, so I walked to a nearby gorge, and watched a warm sun rise over the frozen landscape.
Commended - Autumn
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Katherine Fotheringham
The CyclistStormontfield, Perthshire
Taken on a foggy autumnal morning. As I stopped the car, this cyclist passed. I quickly set up my camera and took one photo before he was gone.
Commended - Autumn
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Gary Chittick
An Autumn Glow at The HermitageOssian’s Hall, Craigvinean Forest, The Hermitage, Dunkeld, Perthshire
A late afternoon, long exposure capture of the vibrant autumn colours and light drawing out the beauty of Ossian’s Hall, The River Braan and Craigvinean Forest at The Hermitage in Perthshire.
Commended - Autumn
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Lizzie Shepherd
SnowlinesA70 a few miles north of Carnwath, Lanarkshire
Taken on the fringes of an avenue of beech trees that always catch my eye; here using their delicate branches as a framework, mimicking the shapes of the snowy field and trees beyond.
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F INAL ISTS
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Adam Cochrane
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Alan Neil
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Alexander Jeffrey
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Alexander Rutherford
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Alison Porwol
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Allan Donald
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Allan Wright
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Alun Davies
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Andrew Jack
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Andrew Mckay
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Andrew White (Youth Category)
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Andrzej Majdanik
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Angie Latham
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Anna Toft
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Anthony Wright
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Azzam Aishuabi
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Barry Prole
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Ben Eaton Williams (Youth)
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Ben Wayman
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Beverley Williams
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Brigid Caulfield
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Camilo Berenos
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Charles Everitt
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Chee Seong Foo
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Chris Hoskins
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Chris Lauder
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Christopher Cullen
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Cliff Green
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Clifford Williams
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Colin Campbell
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Craig Korszen Bennett
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Damon Finlay
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David Antony Reid
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David Ball
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David Hendry
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David McCrone
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Douglas Bruce
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Douglas Weir
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Euan Ross
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Evelyn Banks
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Fiona Read
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Frans Van Hoogstraten
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Gareth Paxton
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Garry Smith
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Graeme Campbell
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Graham MacKay
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Gregor Innes
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Hannah Jackson
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Hazel Houliston
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Iain MacLeod
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Ian Moore
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Ian Appleton
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James Ballantyne
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Jason Friend
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Jason Gilchrist
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Jaume Lorens Bach
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Jodie Barr (Youth)
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John Dyer
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John Greenwood
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John Harris
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John McSporran
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John Potter
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John Thow
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Jon Gibbs
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Julian Elliott
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Keith Proven
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Keith Tucker
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Kenneth Gordon
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Kevin Roberts
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Lewis Donaldson
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Lindsey Bucknor
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Luca Benini
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Marine Fulford
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Mark Ferguson
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Mark Hirst
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Mark Wilson
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Martin Cooper
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Martina Hejdova
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Michela Griffith
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Mo Bryce
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Nick Mayer
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Paul Bradburn
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Paul Cameron
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Paul Gilmour
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Paul Holloway
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Paul Milne
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Peter Summer
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Rab Cardownie
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Remigiusz Latek
264
Robert Fulton
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Robert Kerr
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Rogeer Berry
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Roger Merrifield
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Ross Nicholson
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Russell Smith
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Ruth Grindrod
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Scott Rae
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Simon Booth
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Simon Ward
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Stephen Taylor
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Stephen Whitehorne
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Stephen Hinde
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Steve Oates
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Steven Day (Youth)
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Susan Miller
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Tim Burgess
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Tim Simmons
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Tony McGarva
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Wyne Brittle
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William Dore
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Wojchiech Kruckzynski
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Yvonne Hair