So here it is! Thepopcop’s Scottish Music Photo of the year 2011! To say I am slightly chuffed is an understatement.
The shot was one that was taken at the tail end of last year but was never released into the public eye as it wasn’t really a “press” shot and more of a personal favourite. To have this shot chosen as Scottish Music Photo of the Year 2011 out of the 72 entries by Scottish music photographer legend Harry Benson is an honour to say the least.
Here’s what Harry had to say about the shot:
“There is energy and yet there is a calmness about the photograph as well. Of course, there’s the ruler/subject or preacher/flock that can be read into the photograph. I like the fact that the audience is in the photograph as I like to see as much of the environment of a photo as possible. It gives a sense of place and time.”
I’d just like to thank Peter, Maurice and Cameron at Universal News and Sport, because without them, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to get out there and shoot a lot of these amazing gigs.
top man, top pic, very well deserved, congratulations