1st Place
Nicholas Bancroft
Skyefalls - 677 Votes
Winning - £1000 in cash, dinner for two at The Three chimneys, and a bottle of Misty Isle gin.
What the judges say
As usual, the Fairy Pools was one of the more popular locations entered this year, but Nicholas’s image stood out from the crowd with it’s clarity and sharpness which make you feel as though you are there. The dramatic sky is epic and contrasts well with the smooth and gentle flowing water. This shot perfectly sums up the Fairly Pools.
2nd Place
Paul Milne
Amid the mist - 534 Votes
Winning - £100 in cash and a bottle of Misty Isle gin.
What the judges say
Paul’s image of the Trotternish Ridge smothered in both cloud and glorious light is worthy of a finalist place in any competition. The use of a long focal length to really fill the frame with drama has been very effective. The cloud resembles geothermal steam which works perfectly well with this ancient volcanic landscape.
3rd Place
Katherine Fotheringham
A Break of Light - 456 Votes
Winning - £50 in cash, a bottle of Misty Isle Gin, and a box of handmade Isle of Skye Chocolates.
What the judges say
Katherine’s image of the Quiraing in dramatic light really stood out among the many entries of the same scene which were entered this year. We like the way she has resisted over processing the image and has kept it looking authentic with subtle colours and tones which give it a painterly feel.
Finalists
All other finalists also receive £50 in cash (places 4 -10).
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Competition opens again in April 2018.
