Thursday, 7 May 2009

International Garden Photographer of the Year winners announced

http://www.igpoty.com/competition02/winners.asp

INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
In Tresco Abbey Gardens / Jonathan Berman

"This is an early-afternoon infrared view over Tresco Abbey Garden, looking south, with my daughter viewing the scene. A tiny, four-day-old crescent moon is just visible. I first visited Tresco and its gardens as a child, and I remembered it as a magical place. I did not return for many years until I came for holidays with my own children. I wanted to capture in this photograph my undiminished wonder at this special place. I used infrared – with its ability to darken skies and lighten foliage – to create the fairytale atmosphere. The inclusion of my daughter added depth. I had photographed this scene on several occasions but on this occasion the cloud patterns and presence of the moon lifted it out of the ordinary."

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