The Wainwright Society has announced the winner of the 2018 Photographic Competition.
A total of 70 entries in the Society’s 2018 Photographic Competition were judged by Terry Abraham, the photographer and film maker.
This year there was one class, an Open Class.
The winner of the competition was Pat Arrowsmith with his photograph, Ribblehead Station.
Terry commented: “Quite simply stunning! This atmospheric and stark image is composed perfectly and really hits the soul. The feeling of remoteness shines through and is rather apt given the location of this iconic railway station in the Yorkshire Dales. The lamp post distinct from the dark fence leads the eye inwards to the waiting room and old ticket office whilst the snows filling the rest of the frame contrasts the signs of man markedly; affording a sense of isolation on a cold winter’s day. A wonderful photo I’d love to have captured myself!”
The Runner-up was David Berry with his photograph: Looking back down Lakeland.
Terry added: “A lot of outdoor publications often demand photos featuring people enjoying the great outdoors dressed in bright clothing. The idea being of course they stand out and seek to create an empathy from readers; the intention to inspire, explore and lead people to wish they were there. This is one such picture but featuring a dog! The composition is good with foreground interest and our beloved subject matter stands out against a fine backdrop of Skiddaw. I particularly like this photo because it reveals an often-overlooked perspective of Keswick’s maternal fell. It says a lot about the geology of the area, too, in one engaging image.”
