2026 Competition Results

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June – Transport printed
Colour
A small white boat with red trim floats on perfectly still water, its reflection forming a serene, symmetrical scene. (Colour image)
Two grey fighter jets fly in tight formation at low level over blurred green terrain, with bold tail markings celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters Squadron. (Colour image)
Passengers move around a Dronfield train station platform as a white‑and‑blue train waits beside autumn trees and a stone bridge, viewed from the top of a staircase. (Colour image)
 
A tram moves through a city street at dusk, captured with long‑exposure light trails reflecting on wet pavement beside illuminated shopfronts. (Colour image)
   
Monochrome
A vintage Royal Enfield motorcycle stands in front of three weathered, rusting petrol pumps, captured in high‑contrast black and white. (Monochrome image)
A steam locomotive numbered 45596 travels through dense woodland, pulling passenger carriages with smoke rising as it rounds a curve, photographed in black and white. (Monochrome image)
A polished metal twin‑engine aircraft flies against a cloudy sky, its mid‑20th‑century design highlighted by spinning propellers and reflective surfaces. (Monochrome image)
 

May – Odd One Out projected
Colour
A large grey delta‑wing aircraft flies at the centre of a tight formation, surrounded by eight smaller red jets that trail white smoke across a clear blue sky
Still life of three red apples with yellow tones arranged in a triangle beside an upright speckled pear, all set on a dark wooden surface with a deep black backdrop
A row of four screws stands on rough wood; three are heavily rusted while the central screw is shiny and new, highlighted against a soft grey gradient
Monochrome
Five ceramic mugs with stylised cat faces sit side by side; four are white with matching closed‑eye expressions, while the central black mug features one open eye, creating a playful contrast
A horizontal row of five bulbs sits against a black background; four are clear with visible filaments, while the central bulb is opaque and filled with textured layers of sand
A centred egg with a smooth surface stands behind three textured, spiky seed pods arranged in front of it, all captured in soft monochrome lighting
 
A large passenger aircraft painted in a retro BOAC livery flies in close formation with several smaller jet aircraft, each leaving smoke trails as they sweep through a cloudy sky in a black‑and‑white composition
   
 

April – Architecture printed
Colour
Interior view of a Gothic church corridor with pointed arches, ribbed ceilings, ornate columns, and coloured light from stained‑glass windows illuminating the stone floor.
Long pier stretching over a sandy beach at low tide, with metal supports and dramatic cloud‑filled sky.
Urban square with a historic stone building, modern glass tower, and circular fountain under dramatic clouded skies.
Monochrome
Low‑angle view of the Spinnaker Tower with curved, spiralling framework against a black background.
Angular modern building with sharp geometric lines, photographed in infrared with bright foliage and dramatic cloud textures.
Black‑and‑white photo of a rounded modern building with reflective panels and two large tubular structures against a dramatic cloudy sky.
 

March – Symmetry projected
Colour
Underneath a weathered pier with algae‑covered beams and smooth long‑exposure ocean water.
Eight jet aircraft in tight formation against a clear blue sky, leaving white smoke trails.
Illuminated architectural facade with classical columns and glowing patterned balcony lights on a historic city building.
 
Symmetrical urban walkway beneath an elevated structure with bold red and blue architectural elements and a lone figure walking toward a staircase.
   
Monochrome
Grayscale mandala‑like geometric pattern with layered radial symmetry on a dark background.
Black‑and‑white close‑up of a gannet’s head viewed from below against a dark background.
Black‑and‑white line up of fighter jets on a runway beneath a dramatic cloudy sky.
 

February – Action printed
Colour
High‑speed equestrian carriage‑driving action shot with three ponies pulling a cart during a competitive event.
High‑action sports photograph capturing a rider and horse mid‑jump over a wooden cross‑country fence.
Action shot capturing a kingfisher in multiple stages of flight against a soft green background.
Monochrome
Black‑and‑white sports photograph capturing a rugby line‑out with players lifted to contest the ball.
Dynamic off‑road biking image showing a motocross rider accelerating over rough terrain with the front wheel raised.
Bowling ball hitting pins on a lane in a dynamic black and white action photograph
 

January – AGW Open projected
Colour
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Monochrome
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