The Awards
Scottish Nature Photography
Award Winners 2011
Scottish
Nature Photographer of the Year 2011 There will be 5 category winners
and the winning images from each category will then be judged again to select
the overall winner who will be the Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2011.
The winner will receive an engraved glass award for category and overall winner
(Sponsored by Envue Ltd) www.envue-ltd.com.
The overall winner will also receive a 30" x 20" Giclée print
of their winning image (Sponsored by Giclée Uk
Ltd) www.gicleeuk.com
, a £250 gift voucher for Calumet Photographic (Sponsored
by Calumet Photographic) www.calumetphoto.co.uk
NEW - Macdonald
Aviemore Resort are sponsoring a 2 night break for 2 guests - 2 nights
B&B in the 4* Macdonald Highlands Hotel including full use of resort leisure
facilities.
www.aviemorehighlandresort.com
Click
here for more details on sponsors.
Scottish Wildlife Category: Winner The
winner will receive an individual engraved glass award (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012. Perspectives
are sponsoring a 1-day workshop with award-winning wildlife and landscape
photographer (and Competition Judge), Neil McIntyre. Based in Aviemore, this workshop
will draw on Neil’s incredible knowledge of the wildlife in the area and
will be a fantastic opportunity to spend time photographing wildlife with this
highly respected photographer. For more details see www.neilmcintyre.com To
accompany the workshop prize, The Rowan Tree Hotel is
sponsoring 2 nights Bed & Breakfast for 2 people. This beautiful
country hotel lies 3 miles from Aviemore, overlooking Loch Alvie, in the Cairngorms
National Park. It is an ideal base for the winner and their guest to enjoy all
the amenities of the hotel and the surrounding area. Full hotel details at: www.rowantreehotel.com
Whittles
Publishing is sponsoring a copy of "Tooth and Claw" by Peter
Cairns and Mark Hamblin, published by Whittles Publishing.
Runners-up 2nd
& 3rd place runners-up will receive a Prize Certificateand a copy of "Tooth
and Claw" by Peter Cairns and Mark Hamblin, published by Whittles Publishing
(Sponsored by Whittles Publishing).
2nd
& 3rd place runners-up will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012.
Scottish
Landscape Category: Winner The winner will receive an individual
engraved glass award (Sponsored by Envue Ltd)
and will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012. Highland
Campervans are sponsoring a long weekend break in a luxury Highland
Campervan (4-days). Prize includes bedding, towels, camping chairs, porta potti
and 2 drivers. This is a fantastic prize for the winner to get closer to their
photography subjects. The campervans are fully self-sufficient with heaters, and
have on-board fresh and waste water tanks. With the porta potti, photographers
can be confident that they can leave no trace on the landscape they are capturing.
The winner can choose between hi-top or elevating roof campervans depending on
their preferred choice and availability. The prize is to be taken during the winter
or standard seasons (exc. peak May-Sept months). More details at: www.highlandcampervans.com
Scottish Field are sponsoring a 12-month subscription
to the magazine. The Scottish Field is Scotland's Premier Lifestyle Magazine,
that anyone who lives in or loves Scotland will enjoy. www.scottishfield.co.uk Runners-up 2nd
& 3rd place runners-up will receive a Prize Certificate and a 12-month subscription
to the Scottish Field magazine (sponsored by Scottish
Field).
2nd & 3rd place runners-up will be featured in the Portfolio
Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored by Envue Ltd) and
the Touring Exhibition in 2012.
Scottish
Botanical Category: Winner The winner will receive
an individual engraved glass award (Sponsored by Envue
Ltd) and will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012. The
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is offering the winner of the
Scottish Botanical category the chance to enjoy a tour of the Garden in the company
of supervisor, Tony Garn. Tony will point out all the seasonal highlights well
worth photographing. Places of specific interest will include the world-famous
Rock Garden, the Chinese Hillside, Queen Mother’s Memorial Garden and Herbaceous
Border. www.rbge.org.uk
Samaron
is sponsoring a 600mm x 400mm bespoke artwork piece reproduced from
the winning image onto one of a variety of materials available e.g. glass, metal,
wood or Perspex. The material used will chosen to suit the winning image. www.samaron.net Birlinn
is sponsoring a copy of the book “Scottish Wild Flowers” by Michael
Scott (Birlinn). www.birlinn.co.uk Runners-up 2nd
& 3rd place runners-up will receive a Prize Certificate and a copy of the
book “Scottish Wild Flowers” by Michael Scott (Birlinn)
- (Sponsored by Birlinn)
2nd & 3rd
place runners-up will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012.
Natural
Abstract Category: Winner The winner will receive an individual
engraved glass award (Sponsored by Envue Ltd)
and will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012. Samaron
is sponsoring a 600mm x 400mm bespoke artwork piece reproduced from
the winning image on one of a variety of materials available e.g. glass, metal,
wood or Perspex. The material used will chosen to suit the winning image. www.samaron.net Runners-up 2nd
& 3rd place runners-up will receive a Prize Certificate.
2nd & 3rd
place runners-up will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012.
Environmental
Category: Winner The winner will receive an individual
engraved glass award (Sponsored by Envue Ltd)
and will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012. Waterside
Breaks & Portnellan Highland Lodges are sponsoring a 2 night stay
for up to 4 people in a 4 star lodge in Glen Dochart, Crianlarich, in the Scottish
Highlands. These 4 star luxury log cabins enjoy panoramic views in an idyllic
setting overlooking Loch Dochart, offering peace and tranquility as well as action
and adventure. Portnellan in Glen Dochart – a stunning hidden secret with
a spectacular Highland landscape with mountains, lochs and glens in every direction.
The peace and tranquilty is all around you whether you choose to watch the playful
birds in the trees and bird feeders all around the estate, listen to the roar
of Ben More burn that runs nearby, ramble the numerous mountains in your back
garden or explore the loch and river on a boat or canoe, there is something for
everyone to enjoy and take home as a fond memory. Valid until the end of 2012.
Electricity to be paid upon departure. Holiday can be extended in length and more
people can come - contact Portnellan for price. Prize is fully transferable to
family member, friend or work colleague. Full property details at www.watersidebreaks.com/description/portnellanlodgetwo.htm
Runners-up
2nd
& 3rd place runners-up will receive a Prize Certificate.
2nd & 3rd
place runners-up will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012.
Student
Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2011 Category Winner The
winner will receive an individual engraved glass award (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 and
the Touring Exhibition in 2012. SYHA Hostelling
Scotland is sponsoring a 2-night Bed & Breakfast stay for 2 people
at one of their hostels. With so many hostels to choose from in stunning locations,
this is a great prize to take the winner into the heart of Scottish nature and
landscape. www.syha.org.uk
(For prize details and choice of hostels
click to see the PDF here) Giclée Uk
Ltd is sponsoring 30" x 20" Giclée prints of the Portfolio
of 3 winning images. This professionally printed portfolio will be a great asset
to a Student to show their award-winning work. www.gicleeuk.com Runners-up 2nd
& 3rd place runners-up will receive a Prize Certificate.
2nd & 3rd
place runners-up will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012.
Junior
Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2011 Category Winner The
winner will receive an individual engraved glass award (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012. Waterside
Breaks & Roshven Farm Chalets are sponsoring a week’s hire
of one of the self-catering Roshven Farm Chalets at Moidart, Lochailort in the
Scottish Highlands. Roshven Farm consists of five 2 bedroom chalets with superb
views overlooking the bay at Lochailort & with stunning highland views all
around. There is a small beach and the loch is safe for bathing and boats. This
is a fantastic opportunity for the Junior category winner to enjoy a family holiday
in an idyllic rural setting on the shores of Loch Moidart. The prize is not available
during Bank Holiday weeks or Christmas & New Year. Full property details at:
www.watersidebreaks.com/description/roshvenfarm.htm
Runners-up 2nd
& 3rd place runners-up will receive a Prize Certificate.
2nd & 3rd
place runners-up will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook 2011 (Sponsored
by Envue Ltd) and the Touring Exhibition in 2012.
For
all Categories – Shortlisted images will be featured in the Portfolio Yearbook
2011 (Sponsored by Envue Ltd).
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here for more details on sponsors.
Other Information
We
will be updating this page with new additions to the prizes. Prizes are subject
to availability and sponsor's terms and conditions. Unless otherwise stated, travel
costs are not included. We will be publicizing the winning images to the
press, allowing for more exposure for the winners and their images. The 2010 competition
winners have enjoyed press, web and television coverage. If you are interested
in sponsoring prizes for the overall winner, category winners or 2nd and 3rd place
runners up, please contact
us and we’ll be delighted to send you our sponsor information pack.
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