The Great Outdoors
Trevor Cole

The Great Outdoors

February 2018

Entry 1469949
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Entry 1470066
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Entry 1471701
54th
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Entry 1472511
50th
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Entry 1615714
34th
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Entry 1625814
67th
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Entry 1628112
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Entry 1629844
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Entry 1629886
368th
4
Entry 1629894
849th
4
Entry 1629899
688th
3
Expert
winner

Congratulations to the photographer who captured this image, it's incredibly beautiful and very well executed. The textures and tones in the trees complement each other perfectly and contrast wonderfully with the pristine white snow in the foreground. Forests can be suggestive of fairytales and folklore in any light and weather but perhaps fresh lying snow is perhaps one of the most evocative. Without question this image conveys a deep sense of place and a strong resonance with the landscape.

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Entry 1471694
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Entry 1524389
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42,580 Ratings

Entry 1517967
284th
34

A wonderfully simplistic, beautifully exposed and original image. The minimalistic tones of the glacier lend a sense of serenity to an evolving landscape. The inclusion of people brings scale and a narrative to the picture, sparking the imagination, whilst the uncomplicated sky keeps the glacier centre stage. Well executed technically and a deserving second place in a category that was very difficult to judge.

Crowd
winner

This is an incredible shot and was very close to being placed in the top three. The light on the rock is exquisite and the buildings and trees are also highlighted beautifully. Framing to exclude the surroundings was an excellent idea, keeping the viewers eye locked into the image. Technically very well executed, this is an interested and thought provoking image.

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Entry 1534782
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Entry 1547889
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Entry 1628111
132nd
61
Entry 1630017
66th
464

An atmospheric shot, the incredible light, mist, shadows and trees combining to perfectly frame the castle. The composition here deserves a special mention, the photographer has captured the weather conditions impeccably with enough detail to ground the eye whilst retaining a mysterious and impenetrable shroud elsewhere in the image. The single tree still cloaked in its autumn colour with the light shining through in front of the castle is the icing on the cake. Well done!

Entry 1630541
507th
35

Brief

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Use your camera skills to capture a sense of place. Whether you turn to the urban, wild or coastal landscapes for inspiration, the judges will be looking for an original take on this popular theme. We're looking for images that capture the essence of a landscape more than just a pretty picture.

Entry 1630004
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Entry 1631465
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