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Finalists of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2019 announced

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Finalists of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2019 announced

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has announced the finalists of its Photography Competition 2019, in association with Donegal Tourism.

Launched in 2011, the prestigious annual competition seeks the UK’s best new travel photography talent across five categories: Cities; Nature; People; Food; and Portfolio. The overall winner will be sent on a photographic commission for National Geographic Traveller — this year’s grand prize is a wildlife photography adventure in Slovakia’s Tatra Mountains, courtesy of Tatra Photography. Furthermore, there will be a global press and media campaign to present the winning images, which will also be featured on the National Geographic Traveller website.

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said: “At a time when we’re surrounded by travel photography, this year’s shortlist reminds us there’s so much more to using a camera than ‘point and shoot’. From documenting local customs and traditions to awe-inspiring landscapes and incredible wildlife, this year’s entrants prove once again how powerful a medium travel photography can be.”

The judging panel consisted of Emer O’Shea, landscape and wildlife photographer; Nori Jemil, travel photographer; Craig Parry, nature and adventure photographer; Ben Rowe, picture editor, Time Out; Amy Davies, features editor, Amateur Photographer; and Chris Hudson, art director, National Geographic Traveller (UK).

The finalists:


Cities

Annapurna Mellor, Taxi driver in Kolkata, India

Robert Huberman, Infinity pool over Singapore

Tse Yuk Wai, Crepuscular ray, Hong Kong

 

Nature

Alex Palmer, Two climbers in Yosemite Valley, California

Daniel Burton, Mountain gorilla in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Julia Wainwright, Bald eagles in Homer, Alaska

 

People

Justin Cliffe, Dyeing wool in a Marrakech souk, Morocco

Mikael Molander, Kampala, Uganda

Sharon Kynaston, Geisha in training, Kyoto, Japan

 

Food

David Fargher, Drying octopus in Skiathos, Greece

Marco Anfossi, Baking bread in Leh, India

Pablo Borrego, Kandy Central Market, Sri Lanka

 

Portfolio

Claire Waring, Rangers of Wrangel Island, Russia

Mick Ryan, The medina in Marrakech, Morocco

Simon Urwin, Pengzhen in Chengdu, China

 

To view the shortlist, visit: natgeotraveller.co.uk/photo-competition-2019

The winners will be announced on 26 February at an evening event at Carousel, in London’s Marylebone. The winning photos can also be seen in a photography feature in the April 2019 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), on sale 7 March 2019, priced £4.60.

In addition to the grand prize, the Portfolio winner wins a seven-day trip to Chamonix in France with Inghams; and the category winners each receive a Manfrotto Befree Advanced Aluminium Travel Tripod.

For high-res images for use in print/online publications, please contact [email protected]


Headline sponsor

Donegal Tourism

Ireland’s wild, rugged northwest county, Donegal made it into National Geographic Traveller’s Cool List in 2017 for good reason. Donegal Tourism is dedicated to promoting and marketing the county, locally, nationally and internationally. govisitdonegal.com


Photography Partner 2018/19

CEWE Photoworld

CEWE Photoworld is part of Europe’s largest photo company, producing millions of photo products each year, including CEWE PHOTOBOOK. cewe-photoworld.com

 

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Notes

National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under license by APL Media Limited, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, D.C. The 180-page travel and lifestyle magazine was launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. natgeotraveller.co.uk

 

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. NGP returns 27 percent of its proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. nationalgeographic.com

 

National Geographic Society is a leading nonprofit that invests in bold people and transformative ideas in the fields of exploration, scientific research, storytelling and education. They support educators to ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global understanding. National Geographic Society aspires to create a community of change, advancing key insights about the planet and probing some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. Their goal is measurable impact: furthering exploration and educating people around the world to inspire solutions for the greater good. nationalgeographic.org

 

CONTACT:

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Pat Riddell, Editor

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Maria Pieri, Editorial Director

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Matthew Jackson, Managing Director

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