Graham Niven Dawn Patrol, Loch Garten, Cairngorms, Scotland

VisitBritain ‘Home of Amazing Moments’ Award – Winner Living the view – Runner-up

Loch Garten is nestled in the Abernethy Forest in the Cairngorms National Park – a fragile remnant of ancient Caledonian pinewood. Drifting out on the still waters, to catch the first amber glow of the day’s sun, the silence is broken only by the roaring of a rutting stag, keeping the attention of our otherwise slumbering canine companions. Nikon D750, 16-35mm, 1/500sec at f/4, ISO 100

Judges’ tip Look around

If there is no landscape in front of you, look around; there may be one at your feet.