Photographer Konrad Cox shortlisted in the British Photography Awards for the second year running for his image of the New Forest

A PHOTOGRAPHER has been shortlisted in the British Photography Awards for the second year running for his image of the New Forest.

Self-taught Konrad Cox is in the running for a People’s Choice Award for his panoramic shot image of woodland at Blackwater Woods, near Brockenhurst.

He told the A&T: “This is a multiple-shot 360 degree spherical panorama taken next to Flechs Water in the Blackwater Woods.

“I wanted to use the tree trunk in a way that created a natural, textured frame to surround the view of the tranquil, early morning autumn light falling on the water and woods.

“It also has the sensation of looking through a pair of bark binoculars or an owl's eyes. I have developed an obsession with this type of photography and its unique ability to transform the landscape and to entice the viewer to look closer into the image.”

He was shortlisted last year for his image of woodland in Ashurst.

Konrad’s work has been shown on an international stage, and his panoramas of the New Forest have featured in RHS Botanical Art and Photography shows held at London’s Saatchi Gallery, taking gold in 2023.

Voting is open until 9th October, with winners announced at a ceremony on 4th November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

To vote visit www.britishphotographyawards.org/2024-shortlist/gallery