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17 Hana Peskova
Czech Republic 14pts
Nikon D850, 300mm, 1/640sec at f/10, ISO 200
The mist-filled undulations in this
scene simplify everything, allowing
the eye to go to the trees at either
end of the frame.18 Graeme Youngson UK 13pts
Canon EOS 6D Mark II, 40mm, 1/500sec at f/2.8,
ISO 250
The separation between each trunk
is what makes this image a success,
with the mist making the trees
recede beautifully.
21 Vince Cunningham UK 10pts
Fujifilm X-T2, 55-200mm at 272mm, 1/300sec
at f/8, ISO 400
The thick snow makes this shot appear
like an impressionist painting, but without
everything appearing too obscured.22 Jan Sieminski Poland 9pts
Nikon D850, 14-24mm at 14mm, 15sec at
f/7.1, ISO 1600
A very well-executed aurora image,
with the foreground adding interest and
reflecting the colours from the sky.A P OY 2019
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27 Richard Whitson UK 4pts
Canon EOS-1D X, 400mm + 1.4x extender,
1/2500sec at f/4, ISO 100
A great shot that captures both the
surfer and the drama of the stormy sea.30 Frani Smith USA 1pt
Canon EOS 6D, 24-70mm at 63mm, 1/800sec at
f/4.5, ISO 100
The extraordinary ice in this scene has
an almost sculptural quality.25 Boris Bjelica
Serbia 6pts
Nikon 1 J5, 10-100mm, 1/500sec
at f/11, ISO 160
Yes, it’s a mountainscape,
but this image is also about
highlight, shadow and shape.
26 John Hall Ireland 5pts
Canon EOS 5D, 17-40mm at 19mm,
23sec at f/11, ISO 50
The drama of the approaching
storm is matched by the
drama in the foreground
waves. Nicely balanced.