WINTER VISTAS THE BEST OF

The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed

FOR OUR LATEST COMPETITION IN ASSOCIATION WITH PHOTOCROWD, WE CHALLENGED YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR BEST IMAGES OF WINTRY VISTAS, AND AFTER SIFTING THROUGH OVER 2,000 PHOTOS, THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED.

BOTH CROWD-VOTED AND EXPERT WINNERS WILL WIN A LICENCE TO AFFINITY PHOTO PROFESSIONAL EDITING SOFTWARE. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS – AS USUAL THE STANDARD OF SUBMITTED IMAGES WAS INCREDIBLY HIGH, AND PICKING OUT THE STAND-OUT SHOTS WAS A TOUGH TASK.

1ST PLACE WINNER

WINTERFOREST

PHOTOGRAPHER: Dirk Vonten

OUR COMMENT: The atmosphere in this woodland study is superb. The receding contrast and clarity as the eye moves into the frame offers tremendous depth and the sense that this forest stretches on forever. The colour provides a wintry feel without being over-saturated. The brightness gradient from top to bottom is also very satisfying.

2ND PLACE

THE MAGICAL STORR

PHOTOGRAPHER: Andy Fowlie

OUR COMMENT: We saw many snowy landscapes in this round, but this shot stood out for the exceptional colour. The golden light of the sunset is in stark contrast to the almost monochrome terrain and draws the eye into the centre of the shot. The high-key feel lifts the tone of the scene, which is otherwise bleak, providing a balanced shot that shows the wild beauty of the location.

3RD PLACE

EMERALD WINTER

PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul C

OUR COMMENT: The widescreen aspect ratio of this frame really enhances the majestic and epic nature of the landscape. The levels of detail are superb, and the presence of the figures provides an identifiable human component that acts as a visual anchor. The people also add scale to the scene, which effectively exaggerates the size of the towering mountains. It makes us want to fetch our skis!

1ST PLACE CROWD-VOTED

MOODY BLUES

PHOTOGRAPHER: Trevor Cole