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2 Kai Hornung Germany 29pts
Sony Alpha 7R II, 24-70mm, 0.6sec at f/11, ISO 100
This is a simply glorious photograph that suggests
calm, peace and tranquillity. A landscape image is
supposed to convey a sense of place, and this one
succeeds in spades, transporting the viewer to the
edge of the lake in Germany during an autumn
sunrise. The side-lighting is superb, the detail is
second to none, and the touch of mist coming in
from the left hints at a nip in the air. It’s a subtle
interpretation of the brief, and all the stronger for it.
4 Tuule Müürsepp Estonia 27pts
Canon EOS 6D, 16-35mm at 16mm, 8sec at f/11, ISO 100, ND filter
We see a lot of images like this, in which the
photographer is looking up through trees towards
the canopy. However, what sets this one apart is
the longer exposure. It clearly demonstrates the
windy conditions in which the photographer was
working, but it’s not overdone. There’s just the
right balance between sharpness and blur, and
converting it to black & white is a good finishing
touch to emphasise the graphic shapes.
A P OY 2019