( Top left ) An ice cave abstract taken at the Svínafellsjökull terminus ( Top right ) Lava from the recent Fagradalsfjall eruption forms a dragon silhouette ( Bottom left ) Autumn on the Alpe di Siusi plateau ( Bottom right ) An aerial view of the Westman Islands
A selection of drone images curated for a recent article on the changing nature of photography and the rise of aerial imagery .
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID ... James ’ s portfolio of drone photography was technically excellent and aesthetically pleasing . The photos also covered a wide variety of subjects , showing the Icelandic and Italian landscapes from a strikingly different perspective . A worthy winner .
JUDGES Chiz Dakin and David Taylor ( both OWPG members )
HIGHLY COMMENDED Chris Howes / Underworld Mulu
The 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 .
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