Monday 24 Jan 2022
World-class photography showcased at Leeds station
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A world-class photography exhibition will be displayed at Leeds station from today (Monday 24 January) featuring artwork from this year’s Landscape Photographer of the Year competition.
Visitors can explore a diverse range of stunning compositions from verdant country footpaths, to majestic riverside retreats. The winning photos include a stunning photo of Skelwith Bridge in Cumbria taken by York local Miles Middlebrook.
The free exhibition will be on display at Leeds station’s north concourse until Sunday 6 February 2022 as it tours Britain’s biggest and busiest stations.
Maxine Joicey, Leeds Station Customer Experience Manager, said: “This is a celebration of world-class talent and I’m sure that the spectacular photos will be enjoyed by anyone travelling through our station, as well as attracting Leeds’ art community. Art has been rooted in the city of Leeds for a long time and we feel really lucky to be hosting the exhibition.”
The Landscape Photographer of the Year competition is now in its 14th year and is open to professionals and amateurs, showcasing exquisite images of landscapes and cityscapes from around the UK. There are four categories, plus a youth competition for under-18s, with winners sharing a prize fund worth £20,000, and a top prize of £10,000.
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Notes to Editors
For the complete list of stations exhibiting the top entries from the 2021 Landscape Photographer of the Year competition:
London Bridge 15 November – 9 January
London Liverpool Street 10 January – 23 January
Leeds 24 January – 6 February
Edinburgh Waverley 7 February – 20 February
Manchester Piccadilly 21 February – 6 March
Birmingham New Street 7 March – 20 March
Reading 21 March – 3 April
London Paddington 4 April – 17 April
London Waterloo 18 April – 1 May
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