The RHS Photographic Competition 2011

Congratulations to Stephen Webb from Woking, who took the prestigious title of RHS Photographer of the Year, sponsored by Medici Cards, and a cheque for £1,000 after capturing this spectacular image of a carpet of crocuses in the early evening light.
On the panel of judges was Chris Young, editor of RHS The Garden magazine. He commented; 'This is one of those images that transports you to a place and time – I can feel the temperature, the sun shining through and the pleasure at seeing the colourful crocuses pushing through the grass.'
RHS Young Photographer of the Year
Thirteen year-old Dana Leslie, from Dundee, was crowned Young RHS Photographer of the Year 2011, with her image capturing the reflection of a watering can.
Dana said; 'I love photography. When I was in the garden during the summer, I saw how my shadow stood out in the bright sunshine, giving me the idea for this photo.'
Dana will receive a digital camera as first prize.
Category winners
Congratulations to those who won. See a slide show of the winning images and the runners-up in each category.
The Medici Cards Award
The competition is supported by Medici Cards, and offers all entries the chance to win the Medici Cards Award and have their winning photograph published as a greetings card.
Congratulations to this year’s award winner, Dace Umblija with an image of an apple tree in blossom.
