Take a View - Landscape Photographer of the Year 2008

[Wayland]

I entered the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition a while back, which is a big national competition with very high standards of entry.

Anyway, I've just had the results back.

I had three shortlisted for awards, but in the end it came down to this one.

I managed to win Second Prize in the Classic View section, which is usually the largest entry, so I'm pretty chuffed right now.

 

[DKW]

Congrats Wayland.
And a great picture it is.

 

[ANDYRAF]

I can see why it was chosen, it's like something from a dream, well done.
Will this lead to exhibitions etc. I would think so.
Stunning work Wayland congrats.

Andy

 

[Mesquite]

Congratulations Gary. Love the picture as well.

What were the other 2 that were shortlisted?

 

[gregorach]

Well done Gary, and well deserved.

 

[Wayland]

Congratulations Gary. Love the picture as well.

What were the other 2 that were shortlisted?

Thanks all.

These were the other two Steve

 

[Gill]

Gary they are fantastic mate,wish i had a talent like that buddy.

 

[gregorach]

Wow - the sea in the first of those two looks like something by Roger Dean...

 

[hedgepig]

Well done Gary! That's excellent news.

 

[redandshane]

Well done Wayland; I had seen your pictures on your site and was very impressed with your talent
Nice to see you are getting recognition from more noteable sources
I particularly like the cliff and sea picture which got shortlisted

 

[morch]

Congratulations Wayland, and well deserved mate


Dave

 

[Mesquite]

Superb pictures Gary.

I've got to say you have such a way of picturing moving water that gives it such a a soft ethereal appearance that you never see in normal pictures. They really make the pictures and well done again

I noticed on the website that they're going to hold an exhibition at the National Theatre. Any ideas when it's going to be?

 

[Wayland]

The exhibition previews on the 17th and is then open from 18th November 2008 to 17th January 2009

The book is released on the 31st October, I've got my order in already.

 

[Simon H]

Wow that first picture is really special, it deserved to win a prize.

Is it "as taken" or has it been photoshopped?

 

[Wayland]

That's pretty well "as taken" in fact that is a strict condition of the competition.

 

[Shewie]

Congratulations Gary, second place, you must be well chuffed with that.

Any idea how many entered yet ?

 

[scoops_uk]

Fantastic achievement and cracking shots, really pleased for you

Scoops

 

[Rhoda]

Amazing pictures, congratulations!

 

[Mesquite]

The exhibition previews on the 17th and is then open from 18th November 2008 to 17th January 2009

I'll make sure I go and see it then.

 

[Wayland]

Congratulations Gary, second place, you must be well chuffed with that.

Any idea how many entered yet ?

I don't know but last year was about 20,000 or so.

I am chuffed.....