Unconventional Camera Captures Stunning Image of an English Park, Ranking as World's Top Garden Photograph
Fresh Take:
Hey there, gardening shutterbugs! The International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) has dropped its winners for this year, and let me tell ya, it's a bloomin' fantastic collection of captures. The grand prize went to Max Rush for his jaw-dropping 'Spectacle of the Painted Storm,' a masterpiece that showcases Brockwell Park in Lambeth, London.
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The IGPOTY is an annual photography showdown open to photographers of all levels, inviting submissions of breathtaking garden and plant images. With nine primary categories such as 'Beautiful Gardens,' 'Wildflower Landscapes,' and 'Wildlife in the Garden,' there's plenty of opportunities to showcase your floral talent. The competition offers a £4,000 prize to the overall winner.
Max Rush's winning shot was taken on a unique camera constructed from wood sourced from three trees in Richmond Park. The camera, comprising eight overlapping frames, was stitched automatically in Adobe Lightroom, resulting in an image with a staggering 200-megapixel resolution. Max built the camera for a project focused on ancient oaks in Richmond Park and was thrilled to test it using his local park, Brockwell, under stormy weather conditions.
The head judge, Tyrone McGlinchey, praised the portrait for capturing that elusive moment when the sun and clouds blend to create painterly light. He also commended Max's artistic vision and the image's outstanding artistic merit.
Other finalists include our very own photo whiz, Bennet Smith, who was lauded for his captivating image of a privately owned Sussex garden transformed by Tessa Crowe. The photograph showcases a meadow filled with Camassia flowers. The grades of Gravetye and Borde Hill Gardens were also featured in the Beautiful Gardens category, images shot by Claudia Gaupp.
Meanwhile, Timothy Burgess' photograph of bluebell woods took first place in the Wildflower Landscapes, while Amy Duffy clinched the Beauty of Plants Category with her striking image of a purple Siberian iris at Chicago Botanic Garden.
For the complete list of winners, pop over to IGPOTY.com. Happy snapping!
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