Amateur Photographer

Angela VanWiemeersch, Long Canyon, Utah

or the first time in its 17-year history, in November 2023 on stage at the Winner Award Ceremony in Sölden, Austria, a female photographer took the grand prize at Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2023 competition, the world’s largest imagery contest that celebrates adventure and action sports. Australian photographer Krystle Wright overwhelmed the 50-strong renowned judging panel with her shot of climber Angela VanWiemeersch illuminated in a crack, deep within Long Canyon, Utah, United States. It also won the Innovation

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