Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer of the Year

1 Pawel Zygmunt Ireland 30pts

Nikon D810, 16-35mm, 20sec at f/16, ISO 64

Glencoe is a tourist (and photography) hotspot, so it takes a really special picture to stand out from the crowd. This is a prime example from Pawel. The dark patch of woodland balances really well with the large expanse of snow, and the wonderfully subtle early morning light casts a beautiful orange glow across the scene. To get into position Pawel had to hike up Beinn a'Chrulaiste, battling the snow, but it was clearly worth it to be greeted by this stunning vista.

2 Steve Banner UK 29pts

DJI Phantom 3 drone, 3.61mm, 1/149sec at f/2.8, ISO 100

Launching his drone before the crowds descended allowed Steve to capture this fabulous panorama of Stonehenge. The morning light led to

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