Scottish Landscape - Sea and Coast Category

1st: Erik Lornie - Sun-kissed at Elgol. Isle of Skye

© Erik Lornie - Sun-kissed at Elgol

Erik said: "The promise of interesting shoreline features and the dramatic backdrop of the black Cuillin draw photographers to this location from far and wide, so admittedly, it can be a challenge to capture an original image. I was keen to include the fishing boats, as for me, this is a key element in the character of Elgol, so I walked to one of the less frequented areas of the shoreline to see what I could find. A bit of luck always helps with landscape photography, so when a final ray of evening sunshine bathed the boats and the foreground rocks in warm light but left cool tones in other parts of the scene, I knew it was a special moment and had to work quickly before it disappeared.

"I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to share this fleeting moment with so many people and am absolutely delighted that it is a category winner in the competition."

2nd: Martin Smith - Reflect. Sango Sands, Durness

© Martin Smith - Reflect

3rd: Allan Wright - Loch Moidart Sunrise. Lochaber

© Allan Wright - Loch Moidart Sunrise

Shortlisted:

Alistair Brown
Richard Fox
Chris Hoskins
Alan Johnstone
Sam Knight
Erik Lornie
Andy MacDougall
Peter Parker
Aleksandra Radzikowska
Martin Smith
Adele Warner-Tate



Environmental category
Natural Abstract category
Scottish Botanical category
Scottish Landscape - The Land category
Scottish Landscape - Sea & Coast category
Scottish Landscape - Urban Greenspace category
Scottish Wildlife Behaviour category
Scottish Wildlife Portrait category
Junior category
Student category
Scottish Nature Video Award 2023