Photography Competition 2023
The judges of this year’s St Kilda Club photography competition had a tough time selecting their winners. But they have made their decisions and below you can take a look at the prize-winning photos for each category. You can click on the photos to enlarge them.
A huge congratulations to all our winners! Which is your favourite this year?
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Scenery
First Prize
‘Boreray Sunrise’ by Scott Ferguson
Second Prize
‘Dun Wave’ by Scott Ferguson
Third Place
‘Lights in the Darkness’ by Michele Warren
Nature
First Prize
‘The Grass is Always Greener’ by Diane Scott
Second Prize
‘St Kilda Field Mouse’ by John Keery
Third Place
‘St Kilda Field Mouse Takes the Biscuit’ by Chris Knapman
Fun and Folk
First Prize
‘Between Dun and Hirta WP2 1974’ by Mike Smith
Second Prize
‘Fire Time’ by Julie Hunt
Third Prize
‘Don’t Sink Our Boat’ by John Pillans
15 Second Video Clip
‘The Calling of St Kilda’ by John Addy
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