Amateur Photographer

Amateur Photographer of the Year

Round One Black & White

Our black & white round always attracts a huge number of entries, and this year was no different, with more than 1,300 images submitted for judging. Our team of ten judges, which included AP editor Nigel Atherton, photographer Gavin Prest and Olivia Harris, Saturday picture editor at The Times, whittled entries down to the top ten you see here. To see more, including the 150-strong shortlist, and to enter, visit www.photocrowd.com.

1 Ian Bramham UK 100pts

Nikon D800, 16-35mm at 16mm, 1/15sec at f/8, ISO 140

Guest judge Gavin Prest says:

‘This atmospheric image has been handled extremely well, particularly as it was shot in conditions that can be tricky. Despite its bright highlights and dark

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