Capture the North-east competition top 10 revealed

In 2019 the Evening Express went on the hunt for the most beautiful photos of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The ‘Capture The North-east Competition’ received hundreds of entries and a panel of judges including VisitAberdeenshire’s very own Head of Marketing; Nikki Morris-Laing had the tough decision of narrowing it down to 10 top images. Are you ready? Here they come:

 

Taking the coveted top prize was Kalina Zaton with this serene shot of the sunrise at Rattray Head Lighthouse

Kalina Zaton Rattray Head VA USE ONLY not for external distribution4

 

David Davidson captured this dramatic shot of Torry Battery taking on the power of Storm Frank.

David Davidson Torry Battery Aberdeen VA USE ONLY not for external distribution

 

Allan MacMillan witnessed a heavenly autumnal sight at the River Dee in majestic Royal Deeside.

Allan MacMillan The River Dee VA USE ONLY not for external distribution

 

Rattray Head certainly has proved popular for local photographers. This time the wreck of the Excelsior steps into the spotlight in this lovely photo by Barry Walker.

Barry Walker Excelsior at Rattray Head VA USE ONLY not for external distribution

 

Sean Harrower captured this tranquil shot of Footdee, known locally as Fittie, a quaint fishing village at the end of Aberdeen beach.

Sean Harrower Footdee Fittie VA USE ONLY not for external distribution

 

Calvin Roberts enjoyed views for miles when he embarked on a hike up Bennachie to watch the sunset.

Calvin Roberts Bennachie VA USE ONLY not for external distribution

 

Hannah Bisset felt as though she had stepped into a Christmas movie when she visited Glenshee in winter.

Hannah Bisset Glenshee VA USE ONLY not for external distribution

 

It’s dinner time! The race is on in this action-packed photo by Ian Grebby.

Ian Grebby Dolphins VA USE ONLY not for external distribution

 

Derek Coull captured this perfectly timed line-up of highland cows.

Derek Coull Highland Cows VA USE ONLY not for external distribution

 

Mark Coull captured a fantastic shot of Dunnottar Castle that’s truly out of this world.

Mark Coull Dunnottar Castle VA USE ONLY not for external distribution2 

 

Don’t forget to share your photos of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire using the hashtags #visitABDN and #beautifulABDN on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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