Photography News Issue 58

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Awards

Historic Photographer of theYear Public VoteWinner – Jenna Johnston

Now in its second year, the Historic Photographer of the Year (HPOTY) Awards is run by Trip Historic, a leading online travel guide to the world’s historic sites. It is supported by History Hit TV, a network Dan Snow. Official partners include TV channel HISTORY; the Association For Historical And Fine Art Photography; and Historic England, the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England’s spectacular historic environment. Here we take a look back at last year’s overall winning image and provide entry details for 2018’s contest led by historian and broadcaster The second Historic Photographer of the Year Awards is open to amateur and professional photographers around the world and is run by leading onine travel guide Trip Historic. Judging all entries will be a panel of experts including broadcaster and historian Dan Snow of History Hit TV, CEO of Trip Historic Mike Lewis, head of HISTORY Dan Korn, chairman of The Association for Historical and Fine Art Photography Richard Everett, All About History group editor-in- Enter now

Above Pamela Jones’ image of a train cemetery in Bolivia where abandoned trains were left to rot at 11,995ft above sea level.

Above Jenna Johnston’s picture of Jedburgh Abbey won the public vote that was featured on the results website.

Above Daniel Sands’ shot of a secret restoredWorldWar II air raid shelter

Above Suwandi Chandra’s picture of Borobudur Temple, Central Java.

Above Paul Templing’s image of Dolbadarn Castle in Snowdonia, with the MilkyWay.

Above Richard Nash's well observed detail picture of Wells Cathedral.

chief James Hoare, and Duncan Wilson, CEO of Historic England. Mike Lewis, of Trip Historic and a HPOTY judge, says of the contest: “The world’s historic sites are among the most picturesque places on the planet. Every year millions of social feeds and photo albums are brimming with incredible pictures of ancient places as people share their experiences of these fantastic sites. So we wanted to celebrate this fact with an event that would let people share these

astonishing photos – whether it’s a stunning image of a world famous site or a photo of a lost and forgotten corner of our past. “This year’s contest will see our first physical exhibition, with a small showcase of photos at the Historic England Angel Awards. Next year our hope is to be able to find a more permanent home to allow people to visit a wider exhibition of the very best images from the awards.” The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held in November.

Entries will be judged on originality, composition and technical proficiency alongside the story behind the submission and its historical impact. Entrants will get the chance to win a first prize of £1000 and have their winning image showcased across the media. The closing date is 11.59pm on 30 September 2018.

For full details and to enter visit triphistoric.com/photographer

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