Charlie O'Donovan from the Cork Camera Group won Image of the Year at the Irish Photographic Competition with his landscape photo titled "The Race." This annual competition, supporting local photographers, encourages participants to focus on subjects they love capturing. Arthur Carron, a council member, highlighted the success of virtual beginners and the importance of joining local camera clubs. The competition, which has run for over 30 years, features various categories and showcases regional qualifiers, with 1,600 initial entries and 700 in the final round judged by experienced members.
Virtual beginners have entered and done very well for themselves. The competition can help people develop their craft, it's an inclusive, enjoyable experience.
Photographers should focus on capturing what they enjoyâlots of people like capturing seascapes or people. Photograph what interests you, that's how you'll succeed.
Charlie O'Donovan won Image of the Year with his photo of the rowers in front of Blackrock Castle, titled 'The Race.'
The competition requires entrants to be members of a camera club, with the overall winner chosen from gold medal winners in six categories.
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