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PICTURE THIS

WE are now accepting entries for this year’s Wilderness Photographer of the Year presented by Mountain Designs. There are two categories – People and Places. We received almost 700 entries last year and there were some real stand-outs. The following photography tips will help you and your photos stand-out during judging time.

Get up early, stay up late

This follows from the first point and it really is important for outdoor shooters. Learning to recognise ‘good’ light is vital for outdoor photography. Arguably the most important point to remember is that both early and late in the day sunlight comes through our atmosphere at a low angle. For outdoor shooters, the hour after sunrise and the hour

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