The Black Down and Hindhead Supporters of the National Trust

1st place – Swan Barn - Jane Puttock

A clever and very effective reversal of the way that we usually see the countryside. The intriguing but easily overlooked miniature world of nature has taken precedence over the full-sized world within which it is found while at the same time presenting us with sufficient information to understand what this environment was. The rotten wood makes a perfect backgr

2nd place – Marley – Hana Gamlin 

The photographer should be congratulated for finding this unusual swamp-like corner of National Trust property which perfectly supports the competition’s theme of “Green”. The potentially confusing mixture of different tree trunks, branches and leaves in fact works harmoniously together while the bright area to the right of centre provides a visual gateway to a dif

 3rd place – Swan Barn – Jane Puttock

This is an excellent example of macro photography in which a red-headed cardinal beetle is shown in a perfect location upon a pristine teasel head. The blue sky compliments these two elements ensuring that the composition is almost entirely in the primary colours of red, green and blue.  

1st place, junior – Black Down – Sarah Stansbury

This simple but strong image in the junior category could easily have been shortlisted in the adult section. A good choice of viewpoint and the warm early morning lighting combine to show that “less can be more”. We don’t need to see the intricate detail of the views ahead to know that they are there and to be encouraged to visit ourselves. This phot

2nd place, junior – Punchbowl - Louise Shanks

Congratulations for shooting to the “green” brief of the competition, finding a simple but effective composition with none of the distractions that might have been present in a wider view.  

3rd place, junior – Black Down – Jacob Ormesher 

This is a brave attempt to capture a colourful sunset, interesting tree silhouettes and strong but dark foreground detail.