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The History Hit Historic Photographer of the Year award is in the "World History" category, recognizing impressive photographs of historical sites around the world.
The Historic Photographer of the Year 2022 award, organized by History Hit, received 1,200 entries from photographers around the world. This year, a photograph taken in Fenghuang Ancient Town, China, won the top prize in the "World History" category. The work, by photographer Luke Stackpool, captures the tranquil, poetic, and culturally rich atmosphere of this ancient town, built in the Qing Dynasty style along the Tuojiang River. The ancient architecture of Fenghuang that remains today consists of structures built jointly by the Han and Miao people.
The photograph, taken in Fenghuang Ancient Town, China, won the top prize in the "World History" category.
Judge Philip Mowbray commented: “The most striking element is the floor-supporting columns and their reflections, which the photographer amplifies by using a vertical orientation for the image. Additionally, the way the photographer captures both the people and the interior is a highlight, showing that the architecture remains a part of the daily lives of the people here.”
Besides the photograph of Fenghuang Ancient Town, several other works were honored in this category, including Bella Falk's photograph of Bass Rock Lighthouse, Cormac Downes's photograph of Newport Transporter Bridge, and Dominic Ellett's photograph of Castle Stalker...
This photograph, taken by Bella Falk, depicts Bass Rock Lighthouse. Bass Rock is an island off the coast of Scotland. Since 1988, when the lighthouse keeper died, it has become a colony of northern boobies.
The Newport Transporter Bridge, magically shrouded in fog, was captured by photographer Cormac Downes one morning. This 100-year-old transport bridge spans the River Usk in Newport, Wales. It is considered a fascinating and impressive monument to Edwardian-era construction techniques.
Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven (Scotland) sits in a rather isolated position on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea, possessing a mystical beauty. Through her perspective, Verginia Hristova has captured artistic images of the spectacular view of Dunnottar Castle.
Paul Harris also made his mark with his photograph of La Petite Ceinture, a former railway line built around Paris to transport goods and passengers. Today it is abandoned, but it attracts attention for its charm as a secret garden.
Photographer Bella Falk took this picture at the Church of Our Lady of the Angels in Pollença, Mallorca (Spain). The church was built in the 13th century by the Knights Templar.
Author Luke Stackpoole won the award with his photograph of Hegra, an archaeological site located in Alula, Saudi Arabia. It is a unique testament to the architectural achievements and hydraulic systems of the Nabataean civilization. Hegra was also the first site in Saudi Arabia to be recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Luke Stackpoole continues to take viewers on a journey to admire the Monastery through his photographs. This is a magnificent building carved into the rock in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. The Monastery is one of the most iconic monuments in the Petra Archaeological Park, showcasing spectacular craftsmanship.
The image shows Calfaria Baptist Chapel by Paul Harris. This is an abandoned church in South Wales.
The most unique scene in Scotland was captured at Castle Stalker by Dominic Ellett. This medieval fortress, situated on a small island, was built in the 14th century and is associated with intriguing stories of family feuds, assassinations, betrayals, and battles.
The Historic Photographer of the Year competition is open to amateur and professional photographers aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom. Entries are judged based on originality, composition, originality and photographic technique, as well as the meaningful story behind the image and its historical impact.
