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Katy Gómez Catalina,
Spain
Overall Winner,
Travel Photographer
of the Year 2019
This image, taken in Jaén in Spain,
shows an ante-mortem (before
death) inspection of live animals prior to
slaughter. As a doctor of veterinary
medicine, Katy’s job is related to official
control in public health, with focus on
the interaction between human and
animal health. Her portfolio for the
competition was varied in subject
matter, but the images were all
monochrome. She says, ‘I do not take
pictures for others, but for me, for the
pure pleasure of photographing. But, if I
can also evoke an emotion in those who
view them, my satisfaction is multiplied.’
Sony RX100 Mark IV, 15.5mm, 180sec at f/11, ISO 125Trevor Cole, Ireland
Wi n ner,
People & Cultures Portfolio
Born in Derry, Ireland, Trevor Cole has
spent most of his life living outside his
native country, but returned to live in
Donegal in 2012. His portfolio of images
were shot in Mundari, Terekeka County in
South Sudan. This image shows a young
Mundari boy with his blanket in the morning
when it is colder. They sleep with their cattle
to protect them against rustling and cover
themselves in ash to protect against
mosquitoes and other insects. Speaking
about his photography, Trevor says, ‘I
endeavour to use my photographic acumen
to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Capturing inimitable moments today to
reflect upon tomorrow. My own take as a
geographer photographer!’
Nikon D850, 200mm, 1/200sec at f/2.8, ISO 640 © TREVOR COLE / TPOT Y