International Gardens

[aspundir]

Romantic: Danny Beath captured the moment a couple walk along a river in Shrewsbury which came third place

[aspundir]

Philip Smith, IGPOTY Director said of the overall winner: 'All of the judges thought this was the outstanding image from this year's competition.
'First and foremost, it is technically superb. The composition is wonderfully balanced, with its strong diagonal energy leading the viewer to experience this fantastic vista almost at first hand.
'The light on the rock is what creates the magic.The photographer has waited for exactly the right moment, on the right day and he has made a huge effort to be in the right place.
'The 'wildflower landscapes' category is all about plants in their natural enivronment, and this image is a fantastic example of the sheer tenacity and adaptability of plant life.'

[aspundir]

Natural beauty: Sarah-Fiona Helme's Autumn Palette was awarded third place in the Trees, Woods and Forests category. She took this stunning photo in Lanarkshire, Scotland

[aspundir]

Delicate: Diane Varner's Submerged in Memories was taken in California and was awarded third place in the portfolios category

[aspundir]

Floral: This photo by Debbie Hartley taken in Canberra, Australia, called Dogwood Cover won her first place in the Beautiful Gardens category

[aspundir]

Stunning: Rob Hunt's Kite Flying on Clifton Downs in Bristol came in first place in the Beathing Spaces category

[aspundir]

Atmospheric: Max Rush captures a couple walking their dogs in Brockwell Park, in London, which was entered in the Breathing Spaces category

[aspundir]

'It has been another fascinating competition with a greater range of diverse images than we have seen before and very worthy winners.
'Dennis Frates has been entering IGPOTY since it started and his success this year is reward for his dedication, skill and unique vision.
'It is especially satisfying to see a lot of new names appearing in the awards.'
Garden Photographer of the Year was set up by five members of the Garden Photographers' Association in 2007.
As a response to entries and enquiries from outside Great Britain, it added 'International' to the title in 2008.
Its first exhibition took place at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in May 2008 and quickly established itself as the world's premier garden and plant photography event specialising in garden, plant, flower and botanical photography.

[aspundir]

Pretty: Mandy Disher took this photo in Cambridgeshire and was worthy of being a finalist in The Beauty of Plants category

[aspundir]

Winter wonderland: David Cobb's Cherry Hill came second in the Trees, Woods and Forests category. He captured a wintery scene in Oregon, U.S.