Welcome back to Photographers of the Week! After a brief hiatus following our immensely popular Halloween special, we’re excited to showcase another fantastic selection. As we approach the conclusion of this segment for the session, we hope to see some festive, Christmas-themed entries for next week. The winning finalists will be posted on our website, with the overall 2024 winners announced shortly thereafter. Let’s dive into this week’s impressive array of submissions!

“Autumn Strolls” by Hailie Jade Watson

Watson expertly uses a warm and vibrant colour palette to energise this autumnal scene, with cool greens adding a sense of tranquillity. The subjects are perfectly framed beneath the arching canopy of trees, creating a natural vignette that draws the eye. By employing a high f-number, Watson ensures sharp clarity across the entire frame, allowing the intricate details of the leaves to stand out beautifully.

“The Sun’s Final Breath” by Angel McKinstry

This dramatic sunset shot captures the sun’s radiant rays piercing through delicate clouds, creating a stunning interplay of light and shadow. McKinstry balances the cool blues of the sky with the warmth of the sun’s glow, achieving perfect tonal harmony. The rays serve as natural leading lines, drawing the viewer’s gaze upward, while the low-angle perspective enhances the grandeur of the scene, immersing us in nature’s majesty.

“Indiana Jones and the River of Reptiles” by Keara Bark

Bark continues to impress with her creative use of scale figure photography. Using a muted colour palette, a centred composition, and the rule of odds, she crafts a compelling narrative of a hero in peril. The attention to detail in the framing and the thoughtful placement of props ensure the viewer is fully engaged in this adventurous tableau.

“Serenity in Soft Pink” by Skye Kyle

Kyle’s floral close-up is both delicate and dynamic. The vibrant yellow centre harmonises beautifully with the soft pink petals, creating a striking focal point. The addition of a zooming effect amplifies the drama, pulling the viewer directly into the heart of the bloom. The careful focus and attention to texture make this an outstanding example of floral photography.

“Misty Morning Symphony” by Jack Howie

Howie captures the ethereal beauty of early morning fog with a masterful use of a slower shutter speed, softening the landscape and adding a dreamlike quality. Warm orange hues contrast gently with calming greens, creating a perfectly balanced composition. The mist clings to the rolling hills, inviting the viewer into the tranquil depths of the countryside.

“Reflections of Industry” by Abbey Bradbury

Bradbury uses leading lines to skillfully guide the viewer’s eye through murky waters, creating a strong sense of direction and mood. The choice of a wider aperture ensures a soft depth of field, keeping the foreground sharp while allowing the background to recede subtly. This decision firmly plants the viewer on the shoreline, evoking an almost tactile connection to the scene.

“Shimmers of Festivity” by Ellie Watson

Watson delivers a timely, texture-rich photograph of Christmas tinsel, illuminated with sparkling highlights. The composition is well-balanced, with the interplay of light creating a captivating sense of depth. This image captures the warmth and joy of the festive season with a polished simplicity that draws the viewer in.

“Colours of Calm” by Kenzie Axtell

Axtell presents a dramatic yet serene landscape, dominated by powerful blues and greens that create a sense of tranquillity. The vibrant orange horizon acts as a focal point, capturing the viewer’s attention and leading them through the image to the vanishing point. The interplay of contrasting tones is masterfully handled, resulting in a photograph with striking visual impact.

“Birdsong Beneath the Bow” by Beth Blythe

Blythe’s vibrant rainbow arches over a flock of birds, creating an image brimming with movement and contrast. The rainbow’s vivid colours dominate the scene, yet the birds introduce an organic element that breaks up the stillness, maintaining the viewer’s interest. The muted tones of the overcast sky serve as the perfect backdrop, allowing the rainbow to shine brightly.

“Shadows in the Hallway” by Megan Pirrie

Pirrie’s monochrome masterpiece captures the eerie silhouette of a figure in a dimly lit corridor. The low-angle viewpoint heightens the mystery and presence of the subject, while the monochromatic palette enhances the stark contrasts between light and shadow. With a strong sense of narrative, symmetry, and pattern, this image is a standout piece to close this week’s selection.

That concludes this week’s Photographers of the Week! Congratulations to all featured photographers—your creativity and technical skill continue to inspire.

Don’t forget to cast your vote for this week’s winner!

Photographer of the Week is open to all students, so please send your images to Ross James at gw19jamesross@glow.sch.uk. Alternatively, visit our wider achievement page to upload your successes. If you have a photograph you’re proud of, we want to see it!