Hall of Fame Winners Archive - 2015
David Queenan, Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2015
© David Queenan - The Bass Rock from Seacliff Beach
David said: "This was
my 4th year entering this competition and I have enjoyed some success in
the past getting images into the Portfolio Yearbook and winning the Urban
Greenspace category last year, but it was still a total surprise to win
the Sea & Coast category this year and a great honour to also be awarded
the overall winning title of Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2015.
"My winning image was taken at the end of a pleasant evening shooting
the sunset over Tantallon Castle from Seacliff beach. It was taken nearly
an hour after sunset and I was trying to make my way back along the beach
to the car park before it got completely dark when I spotted the water-formed
shapes in the sand leading to the Bass Rock in the distance and had to stop
for one last shot - thankfully I did!"
Max Eve (Age 10) Junior Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2015
© Max Eve - Catch of the Day
Max said: "I am very
excited about winning. Scotland is where I started photographing birds.
I wanted to identify them using the rings they are recorded with. I have
lots of favourite spots I head to in Scotland but it took a lot of persuasion
to get my Dad to take me to Mull. I am so pleased he did because I had a
great time with my camera. The White-tailed Eagles were definitely the highlight."
Lewis Gillingham, Student Scottish
Nature Photographer of the Year 2015
BA (Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography, Falmouth University
© Lewis Gillingham - Life in the Highlands Portfolio
© Lewis Gillingham - Life in the Highlands Portfolio
© Lewis Gillingham - Life in the Highlands Portfolio
Lewis said: "I was thrilled
to have been shortlisted for the competition, so to actually be selected
for first place is a complete surprise.
"The Cairngorms is a beautiful place to work and I thoroughly enjoyed
my time watching the charismatic wildlife and experiencing the rich cultural
heritage of the area. To have my work recognised by a panel with expertise
in the field is a great honour, and Im delighted to have this award
to carry with me when I graduate this year."
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