17 Ravi Prakash Parvatharaju UK 14pts
Canon EOS 7D Mark II, 500mm + 1.4x extender, 1/500sec at f/8, ISO 1600
We love the way the kestrel appears to be reaching out
towards the camera, and staring straight at us.
21 Ruediger Schulz Germany 10pts
Canon EOS 60D, 100-400mm at 400mm, 1/1250sec at f/5.6, ISO 640
It’s unusual to see this sort of bird photographed in black &
white, but it helps us focus on its expression and character.
29 Josip Miskovic Italy 2pts
Canon EOS 80D, 50mm, 1/640sec at f/5, ISO 2500
A simple portrait of a characterful face that makes you
instantly want to learn more about the man’s story.
30 Nicholas Jones
UK 1pt
Nikon D5300, 10-20mm
at 12mm, 4min at f/10,
ISO 100
An ultra-wide shot
needs a strong
foreground, and this
one is well seen and
effectively balanced.25 Steve
Cheetham UK 6pts
Canon EOS 5DS R,
24-70mm at 70mm,
30sec at f/11, ISO 100
When shooting
in black & white,
it’s important to
concentrate on
shape and form, and
Steve has done just
that to great effect
here. There’s the
right balance of
softness and detail
in this beach scene.18 Mike Cowdrey UK 13pts
Nikon D750, 500mm, 1/4000sec at f/6.3, ISO 2000
The fronds of this attractive seed head are shown off at their
best against a plain white background.
22 MichaelFarleyUK9pts
FujifilmX-H1,56mm,1/1500secatf/1.6,ISO 200
A walllikethiscriesouttobephotographed, and Michael has made the most of it
bywaitingforsomeonetowalkpast.Thisimage wouldn’t have worked in colour.21
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