Landscape Photographer of the Year: Collection 9 (AA): Collection 9 Volume 9

One rarely sees a book that inspires like this one. I have been a photographer for half a century. I have to say most of these images surpass my ability by a long shot. Not only are the images inspiring, they are further enhanced by the thoughtful presentation. The last book to offer similar inspiration was Brian Brake's New Zealand Gift of the Sea first published in 1963. It is difficult to highlight images. But the silver birch reflection by Mark Littlejohn is an early eye stopper. Damian Shields catches a brilliant image in The Annunciation. That one reminds me of what I saw when cycling the Scottish Highlands in 2006. Andy Tibbetts adds another great Scotland view with his Cloud Glacier. Sarah Canton offers inspiration with her Snowden Horseshoe from the Glyders. This is one of several inclusions the photographer set out with a monochrome result in mind. Each photo is accompanied by a well-penned description of how it came about. A section lists the photographers and their equipment. Intriguing is the fine line between a highly commended and outright winner. No doubt viewers will have their own opinions. This edition presents the ninth year of the Landscape competion. All entries have been taken in Britain. They demonstrate that Britain is far from being the boring country it is sometimes perceived to be in far-off former Colonies. Interestingly I discovered this book because I am a subscriber to The Royal Geographical Society's Geographical magazine. I have not been with the book for long. I am sending it off for my son's birthday. He is an aspiring photographer with a good eye. Hopefully it will inspire him to achieve what was just beyond me.

Another inspirational Landscape Photographer of the Year book. Far more than merely a "coffee table" publication, I find my self moved not only by the pictures themselves but by the evident passion of the photographers. I've been following the series since about volume 5 and I'm delighted to say that, if anything, the quality of the work submitted is getting better and better. Particularly enocuraging is the quality of the junior photographers - Mairi Eyres "Through A Water Droplet" assures me that the future of photography is in capable hands. I bought my copy from one of Amazon's merchants for £14.95 delivered - I consider that great value.

Sometimes photography is the only means by which you can replicate the wonders of this fragile planet of ours. It never fails to amaze me how the photographers that have taken these images have the vision to take what they do. Sometimes they are just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Sometimes they result from sheer genius. My only regret is that there is no similar collection of books covering macro photography because some of the macro art images are simply stunning. If you are looking for inspiration then look no further than these books (and of course the garden photography collection which are just as good).

It is a beautifully presented book, with some stunning photos, however having collected most of the previous yearly Collections there is concern that we are getting many repeats, although from different photographers. This year we have 5 views of Skye, 2 of Bat's Head, 2 of Teesside with smoking chimneys, 3 aerial views of parked cars/containers, 2 of tree trunks with lichen and Hove which was a winning shot in a previous year. This is without questioning the shot of campers outside their yurt, which surely is stretching the term 'Landscapes' As much as I would like to see these yearly Collections continue, I do think the Judges have to widen their scope, or is it there are not enough entries to fill a book!

Inspirational Images. A truly sensational collection from a variety of venues urban as well as rural. A fitting follow up to Collection 8 As an amateur enthusiast it will be a source of motivation to get out there on more occasions and in more challenging conditions. My only disappointment is that there are not more pictures from women and that there is only one woman on the panel of judges. Come on ladies we can do it.

The LPOTY collection consists of stunning images and is a pleasure to go through. As a landscape photographer my selves its fun to have this kind of books to get inspiration when going out my selves shooting landscapes in Sweden.

This is the book that I look forward to each year and this collection is superb, great images from amateur and semi-pro photographers, great information and well printed, stunning addition the collection.

Brilliant, beautiful photos. Super production as well. Like the short paragraphs attached to each phot, gives a bit of insight to the photographer. Would definitely recommend to any photographer or not.

ottimo

See my review of Volume 2

Wie wunderschön Großbritannien ist, hat man vielleicht gar nicht geahnt... Mir zumindest ist die Skala der Naturwunder dieser "großen Insel" erst jetzt wirklich vor Augen gestellt. Dieser Bildband ist eine reine Freude. Die Bilder strahlen eine unglaubliche Ruhe aus, eine besondere Magie, der man sich nicht entziehen kann. Die Farben sind teilweise überirdisch schön... Himmel und Meer, Küsten und Naturlandschaften, die einem echt den Atem rauben. Wälder, Pflanzen, Blumen, einzelne Bäume - alles ist in einer ganz individuellen Weise in Szene gesetzt und unvergleichlich stimmungsvoll fotografiert. Dabei hat man nicht diese stereotypen, oftmals etwas "kitschigen" Bilder von Sonne, Strand und Wiese... sondern völlig außergewöhnliche Perspektiven und Naturschauspiele. Ich habe jedes einzelne Bild mit Genuß und Interesse betrachtet - diesen Band werde ich ganz sicher häufig zur Hand nehmen, wenn ich eine "ruhige Minute" brauche. Offen auf den großen Esstisch gelegt, bleibt so manch einer meiner Familie davor stehen und kann nicht anders, als erst einmal schauen...

Este volumen, número 9 de la serie, no desmerece en nada a sus predecesores, más bien se convierte en un compendio de las tendencias actuales en la fotografía de paisajes, especialmente en lo que al Reino Unido se refiere. La edición está bien cuidada y la calidad del papel y de la impresión son excelente. En resumen un buen libro para los amantes de este tipo de fotografía, a un precio muy razonable para publicaciones de gran formato.

Es gibt ja zwischenzeitlich einige Wettbewerbe für Naturfotografen. Dieser hier beschränkt sich auf die Landschaften von Britain, also ohne Nordirland. Soweit gut gemacht, der Druck, die "wie entstanden Geschichten". Die technischen Details am Ende des Buches. usw., mann kennt es vom BBC Naturfotografen von den GDT Büchern oder von Glanzlichter. Wobei sich diese durch das breitere Spektrum an Themen und Ländern auszeichnen. Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln und wer sich speziell für die Landschaften von Britain interessiert ist damit sicherlich gut aufgehoben. Das neunte Buch in der Reihe. Wer alle besitzt hat eine schöne Übersicht oder relativ wenig Abwechslung, je nach dem wie man es sehen möchte. Ich weiß nicht was man den an Motiven noch Neues auf dieser Insel entdecken kann.