The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust (Abtot) has announced the winners of the 2024 #AbtotOneShot photo competition, highlighting diverse travel experiences.
- Now in its third year, the competition showcased travel destinations and tour experiences from Abtot members through stunning photography.
- Submissions were received from over 150 travel organisers, reflecting a high standard and resulting in intense judging discussions.
- The competition, which ran from July 15 to September 15, included four distinct categories: Cities Building and Accommodation; People and Culture; Landscapes and Landmarks; and Wildlife and Birding.
- The winning entries captured various iconic and culturally significant moments across different regions, reflecting both natural and urban beauty.
In a celebration of photographic excellence, the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust (Abtot) has revealed the winners of its 2024 #AbtotOneShot photo competition. This initiative offered Abtot members an opportunity to creatively portray their diverse travel destinations and tour experiences. The competition, now in its third year, successfully engaged a wide array of travel organisers, accumulating more than 150 high-calibre entries.
The submission period, running from July 15 to September 15, provided a platform for travel organisers to showcase remarkable scenes across multiple geographies. Reflecting on the submissions, Abtot expressed that the standard was “exceptionally high,” complemented by a set of “remarkable entries” that sparked spirited discussions among the judges.
This year’s competition introduced four distinctive categories: Cities Building and Accommodation; People and Culture; Landscapes and Landmarks; and Wildlife and Birding. Each category allowed entrants to express unique perspectives and highlight the diversity within the travel sector.
Malcom Duckworth from Time Exposure Travel secured victory in the Cities Building and Accommodation category with a captivating image of the King’s College Chapel at Aberdeen University during sunset. Duckworth remarked, “I’m extremely pleased to win. The unicorn, Scotland’s national animal, is such an iconic figure, and this photo was a special moment during a tour I was leading.”
In the People and Culture category, Zoe Kirkbride from Absolute Escapes captured the essence of Scottish Highlands with her photograph of the famous white house in Glencoe. Kirkbride shared, “I love exploring Scotland with my camera, and this photo is especially meaningful as Glencoe holds immense cultural and historical significance.”
Robin Ball of Bamboo Travel took the prize in the Landscapes and Landmarks category with his sunset photograph over Kadidiri Paradise Resort in Sulawesi. Ball admitted, “As a novice photographer, I’m amazed to win. The Togean Islands’ beauty did all the work, and this moment captured the essence of the serene sunset.”
The Wildlife and Birding category saw Burnham Arlidge from Swoop Travel triumph with an impressive shot of a polar bear in Svalbard, taken under challenging conditions. Arlidge expressed delight at winning, stating, “It was such a special moment to capture on camera, and I hope this photo raises awareness about the polar bear’s fragile environment.”
The full gallery of submissions is set to be published soon, showcasing the remarkable talent and creativity spread across Abtot’s membership.
The 2024 #AbtotOneShot competition exemplifies the vibrant intersection of travel and photography, celebrating diverse experiences and artistic excellence.
