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AMB PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2021

If the name Mark Mackay rings a bell when it comes to the AMB Photo Awards presented by Shimano, it’s because he’s already won the competition once back in 2019. We have seen Mark’s photography on our pages a number of times via submissions and within some riding trips to cool destinations around Canada. His photos really immerse you in the natural environment, with a careful eye for composition and a talent for getting the timing just right. Mark’s entry for 2021 left our three judges in no doubt that he deserved to win a second time – the first time that has happened in the AMB Photography Awards. His four photos captured each category perfectly, and his technical precision with the photography was second to none.

Speaking about how this victory compares to his first, Mark said that winning in

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