In it to win it
This year’s APOY competition attracted a higher standard of entries than ever, with Neil Burnell announced as the overall winner
WITH a total score of 111 points, Devon-based graphic designer Neil Burnell wins the 2018 Amateur Photographer of the Year with a 24-point lead over his nearest rival. His consistently strong images have impressed throughout. As AP’s editor Nigel Atherton says, ‘Over the course of this year, Neil Burnell has demonstrated a rare versatility. As he is primarily a landscape photographer, I was very surprised when I discovered that he took the secondplaced image in our portrait round. Throughout the eight rounds, he has pushed himself to learn new skills and has even arranged his holidays around the deadlines. His dedication is impressive, and he is a deserving winner.’
You can read our full interview with Neil, as well as see more of his images, in our 19 January issue.
Marco Tagliarino sneaks in to win second place overall with 87 points. In the second to last round, he was in fourth place, but a strong showing in the final round sent him up the leaderboard.
Simon Hadleigh-Sparks comes a very close third, earning 84 points over the course of the competition, with a consistently high standard of entries throughout the year.