Krem Mawpun
The sheer fun of caving in an active streamway,
in Krem Mawpun.
Chris Howes receiving his award from OWPG chairman, Peter Gillman
What the judges said...
Once again this photographer has shown himself to be at
the forefront of his specialization, using his technical mastery
of lighting for visual impact and scene-setting to enhance
a strong sense of composition and human drama in a very
challenging environment. He is also able to edit and select
strong images that form a cohesive whole, to tell the story
with variety, strong use of colour, texture, shape and pattern.
The OWPG Photography award is sponsored by Conway. An
imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, Conway publishes books that
open up the world through tales of contemporary and historical
exploration and adventure.
Peghorn Lodge Sunrise, Teesdale
Highly Commended
David Forster for Weather: light on landscape
What the judges said...
Landscape photographers are always going to have
their work cut out producing images that stand head
and shoulders above others because this genre is
a very crowded place to be. There are a number of
really strong, atmospheric and individual images in this
portfolio that point towards a more conceptual approach
to landscape photography. A more concentrated,
cohesive and thematically committed portfolio would vie
for the award. As it is, the work is highly commendable.
To see more of David’s work visit www.bluestoneimages.com
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/non-fiction/travel-and-adventure
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