Photography News | Issue 35 | absolutephoto.com
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Competitions
And the winners are…
Winner: Overall
We received more than 2200 images taken during Photo 24 for the contests. There were five themes with a Nikon COOLPIX P900, a top long-zoom bridge camera worth £449, going to the photographer of the winning image in the five categories. For the picture adjudged to be the best overall image submitted in the five categories, the prize was a Nikon D500 with 16-80mm f/2.8-3 VR lens, a package worth £2479. The five subject categories were: Brilliant Buildings, Capital Reflections, Nightlife, On the Street and Red, White or Blue. The themes were chosen as they would be accessible yet still allow ample room for creative expression and a wide variety of different visual approaches. Photo 24 attendees had about three weeks after the event on 17 and 18 June to get their pictures in. Overall, the standard of entry was impressively high and the diversity of subject matter was staggering. It showed what can be done in one of the world’s most photographed cities when you let 250 keen photographers loose on it. Well done and thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations to all the winners.
©DennisKinsman
It showed what can be done in one of the world’s most
Winner: DennisKinsman “There was an armed policeman nearby and I was trying to get himwith the guard in the background but before I could get the shot some people went up to himand started a long conversation. While I was waiting for them to leave him I spotted the selfie girls and I thought that wouldmake a better compositionwith the guard. I am really glad I changedmymind and took that. “I’mnot very good at street photography, but as London is such a fantastic and diverse location it was a great chance to practise this skill. The competitions also helped as they force you to look for something that youwould probably ignore. I am sure that Photo 24 has helped
improvemy photographic skills – and as they always say practice, practice, practice.”
Judge’s comment: “There were loads of great pictures to choose frombut Dennis’s shot jumped out at me as soon as I saw it. Brilliantly captured, a clean composition and a picture that encapsulates the spirit of Photo 24 and today’s London. What’s more, I wish I’d taken it.”
photographed cities when you let 250 keen photographers loose on it
Technique: Shot with Nikon D800, 24-70mm f/2.8 lens at 48mm, 1/90sec at f/8 and ISO 800.
Winner: PerryTatman “We were walking along the South Bank aiming to get toWestminster Bridge for sunset. Reflections had been limited to windows and the river until it rained. As we came upon County Hall I was pleased to find a number of decent sized puddles. The area was pretty crowded and it was fun and games trying to get a clear shot. I tried shots from several angles and onmany different puddles.” Judge’s comment: “Themono treatment workedwell and I appreciate the ‘fun and games’ Perry had to get the shot because that area is heaving at that time of day. But his perseverance paid off with a fine picture and a deservingwinner.”
Winner: Capital Reflections
Technique: Shot with Nikon D7200with 18-300mmzoomat 18mm, 1/20sec at f/11 and ISO 100.
Highly commended Adrian Court • Tony Hirt • Peter Russell • Adrian Furner
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