2022 WINNERS
Our judges have deliberated the exceptional entries received in 2022 and
have chosen the winners for the 2022 South African Photographer of the Year.
OVERALL WINNER
Ruben Jenkins-Bate – Golden Southeasters
OVERALL SECOND PLACE
Mark Dumbleton – Marauding Buffalo
OVERALL THIRD PLACE
Nick Joubert – Valley of the queen
YOUNG POTY
The Young South African POTY awarded photograph showcased a striking and memorable image by a junior photographer under the age of 18.
Joshua Shoebotham – Mantis Paradise
MAMMALS
From elephant shrews to elephants, from honey badgers to bats. This category called for photos that express the animals‘ character and share a unique insight into their individuality.
AMATEUR
Gerald Knight – Surrounded… almost
PROFESSIONAL
Mark Dumbleton – Marauding Buffalo
LANDSCAPES
The photography in this category ranged from the cultural landscape at our doorstep to remote regions all across South Africa.
AMATEUR
Lucy Gemmill – Blue makes green
PROFESSIONAL
Nick Joubert – Valley of the queen
BIRDS
This category is aimed to showcase the incredible diversity of the birdlife South Africa has to offer. From common garden birds to the rarest of species; we saw it all.
AMATEUR
Ruben Jenkins Bate – Golden Southeaster
PROFESSIONAL
Johan J Botha – Tossing up
BLACK AND WHITE
This years category showcased the creativity and innovation required to inspire when it comes to black and white photography.
AMATEUR
Stuart Hancock – Reflections
PROFESSIONAL
Veronique Pretorius – Lilypad
ANIMALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Evoking atmosphere and a sense of place – with the habitat as a major element of the picture. We searched for images that portrayed the importance of the environment and ecosystems that sustain the wildlife within them.
AMATEUR
Willem Kruger – Tree mouse in hole
PROFESSIONAL
Jon Kerrin – Waddling towards the sunset
UNDERWATER
The blue planet: 71% of its surface is covered by water. Oceans, rivers and lakes accommodate an infinite abundance of life. This category gave us an insight into a hidden world with its animals, plants and habitats both fresh and salt water.
AMATEUR
Don Hunter – Sardine Hunt
PROFESSIONAL
Kristof Goovaerts – Raggie in the cave
