A photograph of the Dorset coastline has taken the top prize in this year’s search for the UK’s ‘Landscape Photographer of the Year’. The locally-based photographer, Andy Farrer becomes the ninth person to win the overall title and the £10,000 prize. His picture was chosen, by the judges, from the thousands of entries that showcase the richly diverse landscape of the UK. A shot of Glen Coe by Damien Shields took the The Sunday Times Magazine’s Choice award.
From light dappled water and mist-filled forests to extreme climbing and mountain biking within our most challenging landscapes, the winning photographs in the ‘Take a view – Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards’ not only display the talent of their creators but also inspire visitors to explore and discover the British countryside.
Charlie Waite, one of Britain’s leading landscape photographers and founder of the Awards said, “Andy’s winning photograph of this beautiful area of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is a gentle image with a simple, effective composition that reflects the mood of a cold, winter’s morning. It is believable and appealing, with the snow adding an interesting dimension to a classic scene.”
Bat’s Head, Dorset, England by Andy Farrer – Landscape Photographer of the Year 2015
The Annunciation, Stob nan Cabar, Glencoe, Scotland by Damian Shields – The Sunday Times Magazine’s Choice
Zigzag, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England by Lizzie Shepherd – Winner, Living the view 2015
Pont Fawr & River Conwy, Llanrwst, North Wales by Julian Elliott – ‘Countryside is GREAT’ Award Winner 2015
The Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards are held in association with VisitBritain and the Countryside is GREAT campaign. Winning entries will be displayed on the Balcony of London Waterloo from 23rd November 2015 until 7th February 2016. The Awards book, Landscape Photographer of the Year: Collection 9 (AA Publishing) is available now.
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