Ness Botanic Gardens 2018 Photographic Competiton Category Winners

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The image above was taken by the Adult Photographer of the year winner; Andrew Crothall.

The category winners for this year's NBG Photographic Competiton have now been unveiled. Thank you to everyone who took part and especially those fantastic photographers shortlisted below.

Adult Photographer of the Year: Andrew Crothall (Nantmill Country Park)

Young Photographer of the Year: Izzy Betts (Bee on Yellow Flower)

Category-10 Year's Old and Under

Winner: Funky Fungi by Rose Cawley

Shortlisted: Screaming Tree by Rose Cawley

Category-11-16's

Winner: Bee on Yellow Flower by Izzy Betts

Shortlisted:

  • Yellow Poppies with Obelisks by Oliver Wilkinson
  • Splatter Patter! by Iona Betteridge
  • Bee in a cosmos by William Betteridge

Category-Social Media

Winner: Chicken by Luke Neal

Shortlisted:

  • Little Girl by Monika Ostrokolowicz
  • Cosmos in the Potager by Leanne Dodd

Category-Plants

Winner: Autumn Glory by Alan Jones

Shortlisted:

  • Sculptured Plant by Alison Winterburn
  • The Runner by Mark Reeves

Category-Gardens

Winner: Through Nature's Window by Jane Clay

Shortlisted:

  • As Nature Mellows by Jane Clay
  • Sentinel by Jane Clay
  • Moss and Ivy by Emily Clay

Category-Wildlife

Winner: Peacock Butterfly by Gordon Thomason

Shortlisted:

  • Wren by Gordon Thomason
  • Wait for Me by Marvis Wilkinson 

Category-Abstract

Winner: After the Rain by Mark Reeves

Shortlisted:

  • Magnolia by Andrew Crothall
  • Silver Birch by Andrew Crothall
  • Waterlillies by Gaynor Davies

Category-Outdoor Spaces

Winner: Nantmill Country Park by Andrew Crothall

Shortlisted:

  • Sea Pink by Michael Hadfield
  • Watch Out! by Jane Clay