Another Prestigious Award for Photographer Duncan McNaught

Local photographer, Duncan McNaught, has landed another prestigious national award, taking first place in the Botanical category in the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2022.

His photograph titled Autumn Beech took first prize, with two more of his images being shortlisted; Dew Drops on Crane Fly in the Scottish Wildlife Portrait category and Wood Anemone in the Scottish Botanical category.

First prize photograph “Autumn Beech” © Duncan McNaught

Short listed “Wood Anenome” © Duncan McNaught

Duncan said: “I'm blessed where I live to be surrounded by trees and, when I took the winning shot, I'd ventured out early one morning into the grounds of Kenmure Castle, outside New Galloway. A light mist had formed overnight creating the most moody scene in front of me, and some of the beech trees had hung onto their golden leaves - it was these and the soft light that drew me to take the photograph. I feel it shown the sense of calm I experienced that morning, with no-one around; just me and my camera, which I love to do often. I am absolutely thrilled to have taken first place, as well as to have two short-listed photographs."

To see more of Duncan's work you can visit his Facebook page @DMcNaughtPhotography

Short listed “Dew Drops on Crane Fly” © Duncan McNaught