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In association with
1 st
Rou nd Two
Setting the
scene
Amateur
Photographer
of the Year
Here are the top 30 images uploaded to Photocrowd from
Round Two, Setting the Scene, with comments by the AP team
DARREN ROSE from Bedfordshire
is the winner of Round Two of APOY- Darren can choose Sigma
products of up to £1,000 in value
(based on Sigma’s RRP) as his prize.
Particularly popular with landscape
photographers is the Sigma dp0
Quattro. One of four fi xed-lens
cameras in the Quattro range, its
ultra-wide optic is the full-frame
equivalent of 21mm, making it the
ideal tool for shooting both dramatic
landscapes and eye-catching
cityscapes. All four cameras in the
Quattro range retail at £899.99.
1 Darren Rose UK30pts
Fujifi lm GFX 50R, 250mm,
1/80sec at f/8, ISO 100
This image would have been
very easy to skim past, such is
its subtlety. However, when you
stop for a moment to give it your
full attention, there is much to
appreciate. The immaculate focus
point and aperture choice mean
the dew-laden blades of grass
are pin sharp, but we can still just
make out the background tree,
which gives the scene context and
helps to anchor the frame. A very
clever image that goes to show
you don’t have to visit the iconic,
honeypot locations to create an
arresting and evocative picture.