Feature image: Miguel Ena | other photography as credited
2019 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards opened just seven days ago. Already, we’ve seen some amazing shots come through, which we’ll be showcasing in weekly galleries. The showcase is a representation of this years images – we hope you’ll enjoy them.
Every entry is making a difference….. Your entry fees will go towards two great causes; supporting Tour de Cure, and Young Cyclist Assistance.
The competition closes on January 5th, 2020, at which point our judges – Pauline Ballet, Simon Wilkinson, and Chris Auld – will deliberate on who’ll take out the honours and amazing prizes on offer. And of course, thanks to CyclingTips for promoting the Awards again.
See images posted @cyclingtips and #markgunterphotoawards2019
Feature image by Miguel Ena @enasanjuan: ‘With my eyes lost in the apparent disorder, the drawings of Asterix and Obelix, of Panoramix, the Druid, come to mind in the middle of the forest in search of ingredients for their secret potion. Perhaps it has something to do with the incognita and doubt that haunt this sport, the same ones that lead those who approach the roads to open those catapulted bottles to discover their content.’
Entry into the fiercely-contested Professional Cycling Photographer category is permitted to anyone who earns a living from his or her cycling photography.
Pete Goding @petegoding: ‘Paris Roubaix shower enclosure with plaques adorning the booths giving a knod to the cycling greats of the past who’ve cleansed themselves of the blood sweat and tears that ‘Hell’ has thrown at them. Now, photographers and journalists who outnumber the riders flood into the chambers, who drag their reluctant riders into the shower rooms to feature their products & branding in this iconic setting. Mitch Docker from Education First fails to get a bit of peace and quiet as the media melee descend.’
Nils Laegner @nils_laengner: ‘Spectacular view during the Tour du Rwanda. Team Novo Nordsik is leading the peloton through the land of thousand hills.’
Matteo Secci @mao.secci.photography: ‘2019 // A new generation, my generation. When I see 21-25 years old heroes winning, I always feel I’ve also won someway.’
Chiara Redaschi @chiara_redaschi: ‘Strade Bianche: A truly race into the tricky “strade” of Tuscany and amazing landscape. I want you to bring you “there” and see and feel what this race is.’
Rhode van Elsen @rhode_photo: ‘The suffer and pain. John Degenkolb (GER/Trek Segafredo) ‘post race strong effort cramps’ after finishing 2nd place in Gent-Wevelgem 2019.’
For non-professional photographers using high-end cameras, we have the Enthusiast category. It’s a loose description including entries taken on high-end cameras including Interchangeable Lens Cameras (ILC), mirrorless, film, compact, DSLR and other cameras.
Chris Kendall @chriskendallphotography: ‘Not for the first time, the ocean and the weather threatened to get in the way of the Tour de Yorkshire. But as an avid surfer, the opportunity to capture my two passions mixing – almost literally, as the ocean threatens to enter the road – was exciting to say the least.’
Jan Mühlethaler @herr_roja: ‘Egan Bernal a moment before the podium- ceremony after he had just won the Tour de Suisse 2019. In the back Fabian Cancellara who will give him the victory trophy.’ (Shot on analog 35mm b/w)
Luis Alcantarilla @eltoromediadotcom: ‘What did I just do? On the morning of Stage 4 of TDY in Halifax, James said “If I’m still there on the final climb I’m racing it…” and race it he did. James started the attacking with Froome and finished just behind the front trio and managed to claim and impressive 5th on the stage and 5th overall. He came for a top 10; Team Swift hugely over achieved.’
Szymon Kotowski @szymonbike: ‘My friend Stefka at the top of Grosse Scheidegg pass above Grindewald, Switzerland just after sunset.’
Chris Chapman @ChrisChapmanVisuals: ‘This was taken during the Elite Mens Road Race in Harrogate during ‘Yorkshire 2019′ and is one of my favourite images from the week. I think it captures the drama, the crowds and the weather in one.’
The SmartPhone / Action Cam category refers to still photos taken on devices such as iPhones, Android, Windows Mobile, etc, as well as still photos from devices such as GoPro, Shimano Sports Cam, Garmin VIRB, and drones.
Tim McInnes @timmymcinny:’Taken at sunrise in Siena on the Tuscany Trail in June this year, a 600km off-road event across stunning and varied terrain. We went to the square to grab breakfast but everywhere was closed, and as Chris rode across the paving the light was perfect and I whipped my iPhone out of my pocket and did the best I could. I was fairly happy with the result 😉.’
Jon Turner @jondturner: ‘Riding through the stunning landscape for Northumberland and the Scottish Boarders during the 200 mile Chase the Sun North ride in June. The go pro is great when you want to travel light and get some crazy angles from the bike.’
AJ Moran @ajmoranphotog: ‘In search of gravel !! early one morning the boys set out on another excellent adventure…On hitting the gravel our first section of gravel we turn left and Im blown away by the magnificent stream of light beaming through the conifers of the Southern Highlands, out came the phone and away I went!!’
David Mai @Sailinbum: ‘‘The Split is a moveable feast. Weekly dawn patrol. A spirited climb to catch the first glimpse of light, sprinkled with some dirt at the end. #splitlyfe’
Richard Stubbins @richardstubbinscycles: ‘Mornington Cycles Footy Grand Final Gravel Extravaganza! I believe there was almost 30 riders that day. Starting at the Kings Creek Hotel in Hastings, Victoria, we set out along the Western Port Boardwalk towards Crib Point and then down to Somers beach. It was like being out riding with a bunch of friends when we were kids. Shot with my GoPro 7 standing up on my bike holding it as high as I cold above my head.’
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