The Great Outdoors

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.

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.

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.

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!