{"id":3483,"date":"2017-01-24T09:20:38","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T09:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/?p=3483"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:44:28","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T18:44:28","slug":"finalists-of-the-national-geographic-traveller-uk-photography-competition-2017-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/finalists-of-the-national-geographic-traveller-uk-photography-competition-2017-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Finalists of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2017 announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONDON (24 January 2017<\/strong>)<\/strong> \u2014 National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK) has confirmed the finalists of its annual Photography Competition 2017, in partnership with CEWE PHOTOBOOK.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2011, the\u00a0prestigious annual competition seeks the UK\u2019s best new travel photography talent across six categories: Action; Nature; People; Urban; Portfolio; and Video. The overall winner will be sent on a photographic commission for National Geographic Traveller<\/em> \u2014\u00a0this year\u2019s destinations include Myanmar and Iceland. Selected entrants will also be included as part of a global press and media campaign, and featured on the National Geographic Traveller<\/em> website.<\/p>\n

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK), said: \u201cThe entries for our Photography Competition get better every year, and this year\u2019s is no exception. The shortlist highlights some of the exceptional submissions and it\u2019s been really tough to whittle it down. We look forward to seeing you at the public exhibition, in Brixton.\u201d<\/p>\n

The winners will be announced on 28 February at Intrepid Travel, 9 Brighton Terrace, Brixton, London SW9 8DJ. There\u2019ll also be a public exhibition of the shortlisted and winning images that day from 11.00-15.00 and 16.00-18.00.<\/p>\n

The judging panel consists of Jael Marschner, a photographer and former photo editor at Time Out<\/em>; Matty Graham, managing editor at Digital Photo Magazine<\/em>; Andy Greenhouse, creative director and co-founder of Swhype; and Neil Freeman, a photographer and training manager at Nikon; and Chris Hudson, National Geographic Traveller\u2019<\/em>s art editor.<\/p>\n

The finalists<\/h3>\n

Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrew Hone, football at sunset on Ngapali Beach, Myanmar<\/p>\n

David Candlish, fire breathers, Singapore<\/p>\n

Sajith Buddikha Withanage, lizard versus snake in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

Nature<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daren Baker, ponies at a New Forest watering hole, England<\/p>\n

Rashid Khaidanov, clouds forming over Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland<\/p>\n

Stuart Dunn, silhouetted horse and rider, Rub\u2019 al Khali, Oman<\/p>\n

People<\/strong><\/p>\n

Francis Cox, Nepalese man in a doorway, Bhaktapur, Nepal<\/p>\n

Laura Dale, woman in Day of the Dead costume, Parque de las Palapas, Mexico<\/p>\n

Marco Pozzi, Men peering out from a train, Jaipur, India<\/p>\n

Urban<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ben Goodwin, in the shadow of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<\/p>\n

Matt Parry, whitewashed buildings, Oia, Greece<\/p>\n

Toby Trueman, traffic at Sogo, Hong Kong<\/p>\n

Portfolio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daniel Burton, the colours of Southern Africa<\/p>\n

Mario Adario, pilgrims during Ethiopian Christmas in Lalibela<\/p>\n

Miguel de Feritas, lions drying off, Nambiti Game Reserve, South Africa<\/p>\n

Video<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matt Jarvis, Borneo<\/p>\n

Sam Hipwell, Southeast Asia<\/p>\n

Timur Tugalev, Lost in Kyrgyzstan<\/p>\n

To view the shortlist, visit: natgeotraveller.co.uk\/photo-competition-2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The winning photos can also be seen in a photography feature in the April 2017 issue of National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK), on sale 2 March 2017, priced \u00a33.95.<\/p>\n

For high-res images for use in print\/online publications, please contact editorial@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/em><\/p>\n

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NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Geographic Traveller (UK) <\/strong>is published under license by »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ, <\/strong>from\u00a0National Geographic Partners LLC\u00a0in Washington, D.C. It was launched in December 2010 and is one of 16 local-language editions. The magazine is also available in Australia, China, Czech Republic, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Latin America, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia and Spain.\u00a0The 180-page travel and lifestyle magazine is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives.\u00a0natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

About National Geographic Travel (USA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Geographic Travel creates authentic, meaningful and engaging travel experiences through National Geographic Traveler magazine; National Geographic Expeditions; National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World; digital travel content; travel books; maps; and travel photography programmes. National Geographic Traveler (six\u00a0issues per year)\u00a0has 16 international editions.\u00a0National Geographic Expeditions, the travel programme of the Society, offers a variety of unique travel experiences led by top experts to more than 80 destinations across all seven continents.\u00a0National Geographic Travel books bring readers curated travel advice, photography and insider tips. nationalgeographic.com\/travel<\/a><\/p>\n

About National Geographic Partners LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Geographic Partners LLC, a joint venture between National Geographic Society and 21st<\/sup>\u00a0Century Fox, combines National Geographic television channels with National Geographic\u2019s media and consumer-oriented assets, including\u00a0National Geographic\u00a0magazines; National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children\u2019s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, location-based entertainment, archival sales, catalog, licensing and e-commerce businesses.\u00a0A portion of the proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund science, exploration, conservation and education through significant\u00a0on-going contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.\u00a0nationalgeographic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

CEWE PHOTOBOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n

A CEWE PHOTOBOOK is for life\u2019s best moments. CEWE is passionate about presenting customers with the highest quality photo books, bringing their personal photographs and precious memories to life in a timeless style. Creating a CEWE PHOTOBOOK is the perfect way to relive those special moments and treasure the photos that really matter. cewe-photobook.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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For editorial enquiries:
\nTel: +44 (0)20 7253 9906
\neditorial@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Pat Riddell, Editor
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
\npat.riddell@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Maria Pieri, Editorial Director
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906
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Matthew Jackson, Managing Director
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9009
\nmatthew.jackson@natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Anthony Leyens, CEO
\nTel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9009
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