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<\/a>\nAs we said in the introduction, a good travel photograph should give a sense of place, and this image by Osama simply sings with atmosphere and connection. The boy\u2019s pose, as he walks towards the camera, is relaxed and natural, as the cattle plod behind him. We can almost choke on the relentless heat, thanks to the dust being kicked up and the hard contrasts in the sky. Placing the boy centre frame is bold and clever, and completes a cracking shot.<\/p>\n
2 Azim Khan Ronnie, Bangladesh 90pts<\/h3>\n
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, 16-35mm at 16mm, 1\/30sec at f\/2.8, ISO 1250<\/strong><\/p>\n In this image by Azim, the viewer is sucked straight into the scene, with the eye going immediately to the figure in the middle, his raised arms contrasting dramatically with the quiet attention of those on the ground. The light and smoke given off by the hundreds of candles imbues the image with atmosphere, and the composition, with the candles forming a \u2018V\u2019 shape introduces dynamism but also control to what might otherwise have been a rather confused scene. Outstanding work.<\/p>\n Nikon D700, 50mm f\/1.8, 1\/125sec at f\/13, ISO 200<\/strong><\/p>\n Here we have a quiet, contemplative moment that Peter has done well to observe, where the connection between child and adult is subtle and touching. We can relate to the universal pleasure of sharing a view of the sea \u2013 but we can also appreciate the protectiveness of the woman gripping the boy\u2019s clothing. The blue and beige colour palette keeps things simple and effective \u2013 and the placement of the walking stick and its shadow ties everything together beautifully.<\/p>\n Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 24-70mm at 53mm, 1\/320sec at f\/8, ISO 100<\/strong><\/p>\n Guest judge Philip Lee Harvey says:<\/strong> \u2018The best images often have a surreal edge. Not all information is given to the viewer \u2013 in fact, it is their imagination that adds the last ingredients to the story. There is a lot going on in this wonderful image. A beautifully observed street scene, excellent composition and a great use of a minimal colour palette. But, look again and you will see much more.<\/p>\n The chair on the right perfectly mirrors the woman\u2019s position, although it\u2019s been a long time since it was used in the conventional sense. Even the plastic bottle fits the into the restricted colour palette and those handprints on the wall tell of another story, not seen. There is a painterly feel to the lighting, which contrasts light against dark, making it almost 3D. And although I am aware that an image can be broken down into elements not always noticed at the time, many may have passed this scene by.\u2019<\/p>\n Nikon Z 7, 105mm, 1\/160sec at f\/2.5, ISO 280<\/strong><\/p>\n Photographing through a train window is a tried-and-tested symbol of travel \u2013 both in the literal sense of the genre, and also as a representation of movement from one place to another. What lifts Charles\u2019s shot out of the ordinary is the contrast between youth and age. On the left we have a younger man in modern clothing, absorbed, in all likelihood, in a film, TikTok or YouTube clip on his phone. On the right is an older man in what appears to be more traditional clothing, lost in thought as he gazes out of the window. Had he been looking ahead, hands on his lap, the picture would have lost all impact, so Charles did well to capture a moment that encapsulates two separate worlds existing just inches from each other.<\/p>\n Sony A1, 14mm, 1\/800sec at f\/9, ISO 320<\/strong><\/p>\n Ask someone to imagine a typical travel shot, and they\u2019d almost certainly picture something that included people in it, but this entertaining capture by Daniel demonstrates that animals can transport us to a place just as effectively as any human being. We don\u2019t need any more context to know that we are in the Middle East. Achieving a coherent composition would have been no mean feat here, and the fact that the camel second from right is looking down into the frame is what pulls it all together.<\/p>\n Canon EOS 6D, 70-200mm at 200mm, 1\/500sec at f\/2.8, ISO 320<\/strong><\/p>\n What\u2019s the point of travelling if not to have fun? And that\u2019s what this image exudes. There\u2019s a fine line to tread between reflecting reality and \u2018othering\u2019 those you photograph, but this falls on the right side, the judges felt. While there\u2019s no doubting the intensely hard slog of working in the rice fields, as these women had been, to suggest they can\u2019t also enjoy the spectacle of a photographer taking their picture would be patronising. The closer you look at this image, the more you appreciate the individuals who make up the whole. As with all good pictures, it\u2019s worth spending some time with.<\/p>\n Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 24-105mm at 70mm, 1\/60sec at f\/4, ISO 100<\/strong><\/p>\n Abstract pictures are something of a rarity in the travel genre \u2013 perhaps because photographers assume they need to reflect the reality of where in the world they are. However, this eye-catching abstract by Bogdan turns that assumption on its head. The judges were fairly certain it was taken in Amsterdam, and they were right, so it demonstrates that even unusual images can say something about the place in which they were shot. There\u2019s something of a Monet painting about the composition and tones, particularly those in the top third of the frame. The complexity of the top area could have tipped over into confusing if it hadn\u2019t been for the relative simplicity of the sinuous windows in the lower part. A clever shot, well seen.<\/p>\n Sony RX100 III, 24-70mm at 40mm, 1\/80sec at f\/2.8, ISO 4000<\/strong><\/p>\n An environmental portrait such as this one is an essential part of any photographer\u2019s travel portfolio. The composition is spot on, with the rickshaw driver placed towards the right of the frame, and just the right amount of the rickshaw wheel and seat included in the frame for us to know instantly what he does for a living. The diagonal line of the arms descending from right to left creates a strong triangle, emphasised further by the angle of the man\u2019s leg. The contrast between the rickshaw and the motorbike alongside it is a strong one, and the pillars heading out of frame to the left help to anchor everything. Finally, the muted tones keep everything contained, and the man\u2019s pensive expression seals the deal. A great shot, which Bruce should be extremely pleased with.<\/p>\n Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, 70mm, 1\/500sec at f\/11, ISO 640<\/strong><\/p>\n Who doesn\u2019t love a pleasingly symmetrical architectural image, particularly one as pristine as this? Venkatesh has photographed the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in a way that draws the viewer straight down the centre of the frame, taking in the floral painting and gilded details on the way. This is no snapshot \u2013 it would have taken time and observation to ensure everything remained completely balanced and cropped in exactly the right way. Even the smallest step to the left or right would have thrown it off kilter. His patience and precision has paid off.<\/p>\n Nokia 7.2, 25mm, 1\/170sec at f\/1.8, ISO 96<\/strong><\/p>\n It takes an extremely good and talented eye to stand in front of a busy, complex scene such as this and take a picture that makes visual sense, but Kareem has managed this expertly. Our eye immediately goes where it\u2019s supposed to \u2013 to the man and boy on the left, working together with the dripping, fuchsia-pink wool. From here, we move across to the man on the right, absorbed in his task, his clothing merging with the undyed wool in front of him. The steam and detail of the dirty floor and walls takes away any sense of romanticism that we may have been inadvertently drawn into. This is hard work, pure and simple, and very well captured indeed.<\/p>\n Sony A7 Mark III, 17-28mm at 17mm, 1\/3200sec at f\/8, ISO 200<\/strong><\/p>\n As with last year\u2019s Amateur Photographer of the Year competition, this year, entrants can pick their club from the dropdown menu when uploading their images. Any points they are awarded will be added to their camera club\u2019s total, with the winning club being awarded \u00a3500 of MPB vouchers. That\u2019s what Tim Burgess did, and his stunning shot of lupins at Lake Tekapo in New Zealand was awarded ten points for Plymouth Camera Club, which currently sits in third place. He\u2019s made great use of the wide end of his 17-28mm zoom, with the distortion at the edges making the multicoloured blooms appear to explode out of the frame. He\u2019s included just enough detail of the mountains beyond to give context to the scene. Definitely one to print, frame and hang on his wall.<\/p>\n Things are always tight at this early stage of the competition, and with only 60 points separating first and joint-seventh places in the main competition, there is still a long way to go. As the rounds continue, we are likely to see new names appearing in the leaderboard. Things are equally competitive in Young APOY, with several entrants on the same points as each other. It all goes to demonstrate the value of entering as many rounds as possible. In the camera clubs leaderboard, Launceston are still in the lead, but Kempsey are slowly but surely creeping up on them.<\/p>\n APOY 2022 Leaderboard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Young APOY 2022 Leaderboard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n UK Camera Clubs Leaderboard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The gear our winners used can be found at MPB<\/p>\n Inge Schuster in 4th place and Bogdan Zarkowski in 8th place both shot their images using a Canon EOS 5D Mark III<\/a>. Launched in 2012, this full-frame DSLR workhorse features a 22.3MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ image processor, with 61-point autofocus, 63-zone metering system and 6fps continuous shooting. When reviewed in AP, it was described as \u2018extremely fast and responsive\u2019, and \u2018difficult to fault\u2019. This camera can be found at MPB from \u00a3369 for a heavily used model to \u00a3739 for one in excellent condition.<\/p>\n In third place, Peter Murrell chose to shoot with a Nikon AF-S 50mm f\/1.8G<\/a> lens. This focal length is ideal for the travel images, and this particular lens is lightweight and compact. The maximum aperture of f\/1.8 makes it great for low-light photography, while Nikon\u2019s Silent Wave Motor means it\u2019s quiet in use. It received five stars when reviewed in AP, and can be found at MPB for \u00a399 to \u00a3149.<\/p>\n Taking 9th place, Bruce Harley took his excellent environmental portrait using the Sony RX100 III<\/a>. This camera is great for travelling, and features a 20.1-million-pixel, 1in sensor, 24-70mm f\/1.8-2.8 zoom lens and pop-up EVF. When reviewed in AP, it was described as \u2018a companion compact camera to take with you everywhere\u2019. You can pick one up at MPB for \u00a3299.<\/p>\n To browse the extensive range of stock at MPB, visit\u00a0www.mpb.com<\/a><\/p>\n Check out the APOY 2022 Round Two Black & White winners!<\/a><\/p>\n APOY 2022 Round One Low Light winners revealed!<\/a><\/p>\n Follow AP on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and YouTube<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here are the top 10 images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Three, Travel, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":166906,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1569],"tags":[2996,2388,677,2816,676,2091],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-166892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apoy2022","tag-amateur-photographer-of-the-year-2022","tag-apoy-2022","tag-competition","tag-philip-lee-harvey","tag-travel","tag-winners"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>\n3. Peter Murrell, UK 80pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n4. Inge Schuster, Denmark 70pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n5. Charles Ashton, UK 60pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n6. Daniel Newton, Dubai 50pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n7. Marco Tagliarino, Italy 45pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n8. Bogdan Zarkowski, UK 40pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n9. Bruce Harley, UK 35pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n10. Venkatesh Kumar, Uganda 30pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\nSee the APOY 2022 shortlist here.<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nYoung APOY Round Three, Travel winner<\/h2>\n
Kareem Ayman, Egypt 100pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\nSee the Young APOY top ten and shortlist here.<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nCamera Club competition<\/h2>\n
Tim Burgess, UK 10pts<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\nENTER AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
\nThe 2022 leaderboards following results of Round Three, Travel<\/h3>\n
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\nWinning kit from MPB<\/h3>\n
<\/a>\n<\/a>\n<\/a>\nENTER AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
\nFurther Reading:<\/h3>\n