Road Markings

This image caught my eye as soon as I saw it and it was always in my top ten. The image is has interest and intrigue, as initially the subject is not obvious until the viewer works out the perspective and distance from the subject. There is then plenty for the eye to explore. The vignetting may be a little over-dark, as we are unable to fully explore details closer to the edge of the frame, but I guess that may have been your intention. Great image however, well done on your top ten placing.

Something about this image really caught my eye and during my judging it rose up the awards to reach a fantastic third placing. I love that the image does not include any sky, as that contains the viewer's eye within a more intimate landscape without distraction. The line of the road draws the viewer into the scene, and although there is nothing to stand out as the obvious subject, everything sits nicely together in a rather beautiful autumnal rural scene. Congratulations on your third place finish.

This image was always a likely winner as soon as I saw it. The concept and execution are both great, coming together to tell a very specific story of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. This really is a fine example of "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" as whilst each individual image is technically sound, put together they all create a huge impact. Also adding to the strength of the image is the precision with which if has been assembled, and the lines of the dividing framework are just the correct thickness to clearly divide each shot, but not distract from their viewing by becoming a subject in itself. Congratulations on your winning image.

Whilst the subject here is quite recognisable, there is a strong abstract look to the image, which I like. Being captured with a wide angle lens has created a distortion to the painted lines in the foreground, and because the lines are the subject, that adds interest rather than being a fault. Composition and framing is good, with just the right amount of lines included in the frame to give context without becoming too busy. Black and white suits the subject too. Well done on your top ten placing.

Despite the dreary weather, you have managed to bring a brightness to the image that makes it a stand-out shot. The composition draws the eye to the markings of the road crossing, and on to the parade of shops running along the street beyond. The black and white conversion has been carried out skillfully, with some great tones and contrasts. The scene may be rather mundane, but the resulting image is anything but. Congratulations on your second place finish.