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SHOWCASE 2 #markgunterphotoawards 2019
Feature image: Anthony Leutenegger | other photography as credited
The 2019 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards are in full swing and we’ve had an influx of entries this week. It’s been a pleasure scrolling through all the images to select this weeks’ Showcase. The images that stand out are dramactic, emotional, and inspiring. They are a representation of the images we’ve received so far – we hope you’ll enjoy them.
I encourage you…if you’re thinking of entering, to simply go for it. All proceeds from the entry fees will go to helping cure cancer through our charity partner Tour de Cure and young cyclists worldwide.
See images posted @cyclingtips and #markgunterphotoawards2019 and the first Showcase here.
Cover Image by Anthony Leutenegger @anthonyleutenegger in the Enthusiast category: “The agony of defeat.” Just after the final sprint at the CX WC in Bogense I heard a shrill scream in the finishing area. Shooting amongst the craziness past the finishing line I saw french rider Marion Norbert-Riberolle burst into tears and collapse against the fence. She sobbed along the fence whilst her mother tried to comfort her from the other side.’
Showcase One
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
Entry into the fiercely-contested Professional Cycling Photographer category is permitted to anyone who earns a living from his or her cycling photography.
Nils Laengner @nils_laengner: ‘Absolute exhaustion. The Benin rider gave it all, but it was not enough…well maybe not enough for a win. But he conquered this brutal long and boiling heat..for me that’s a win.’
Gareth Quinn @mightyquinnphotos: ‘The lines, TTT @ the tour…. Walt Poels has been left behind and trying to make the time limit….’
Yuzuru Sunada: ’20 July 2019 106th Tour de France Stage 14 : Tarbes – Tourmalet Bareges Peloton on Tourmalet.’
Julien Payette-Tessier @payette: ‘This portrait of Peter Sagan was during the team presentation at the Grands Prix Cyclistes of Quebec. Peter was waiting for BORA – Hansgrohe presentation. The sun was really harsh on the left side of his face. I tried to get a very contrasty shot to make an epic portrait for an epic man.’
ENTHUSIAST CATEGORY
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.
Miguel Ena @enasanjuan: ‘Alaphilippe arrived in the Pyrenees with the intention of defending the yellow with teeth and nails, but nothing further from reality, with the French fans crowded in the roadside, he set the best time of the day. A serious candidate for the GC?’
Andy Rogers @fameandspear: ‘Descending Jacob’s Ladder in North-Eastern Tasmania as the light begins to fade.’
Toshiki Sato @toshikisato: ‘Right after the riders cross the finish line of a cyclocross race, there is this unique mixture of excitement, relief, and joy. I tried to capture is with this photo.’
Martijn Pols @tijnpols: ‘The European Track Championships came to The Netherlands last fall, my chance to finally see this great sport live and shoot some nice pics too…’
Nathan Schneeberger @snowymountainphotography: ‘Caroline Mani, the French National Champion, collapsed into the mud after finishing 6th at the Telnet World Cup Waterloo race. (Waterloo, WI)’
SMARTPHONE / ACTION CAM CATEGORY
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.
Jon Turner @jondturner: ‘Turini – in March ! Just a great day riding with a great friend. The Maritime Alps are a special place.’
Andrea Verardo @AndreaVerardo: ‘It has been captured at Eroica 2019 in Gaiole in Chianti , Toscana.’
Phil Hopley @Hoppers_p: ‘Every Saturday morning we ride a dawn ride around the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Greg judin captures this great shot over Vaucluse. For me it describes the freedom of an early morning ride.’
Rob Bradby @robbrad12: ‘A wonderful day at the elite ladies road race at the UCI World Champs in Harrogate. I took my wife and two of my girls aged 3 and 6 and they loved the whole day. A fantastic atmosphere which I tried to capture in this image.’
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