The winners of the 19th edition of International Garden Photographer of the Year have been revealed, with Mark Hetherington scooping the top prize in the competition. His stunning image, taken in Borrowdale in the Lake District, came first place in the Breathing Spaces category before achieving the coveted title of IGPOTY Overall Winner.
Mark said: ‘I am over the moon and deeply honoured to be the Overall Winner of IGPOTY 19 with my image ‘Grange Fell Last Light’. I have always loved the heather season, and each year I relish the challenge of capturing the flowers in new locations within the Lake District. On this occasion, the vibrant heather and silver birch trees, bathed in the last golden light of the day, came together beautifully on Grange Fell perched high above the Borrowdale Valley. With Derwentwater and Skiddaw forming a stunning backdrop, it was a truly compelling and unforgettable scene to photograph and a great way to celebrate the fleeting beauty of the heather season in the Lake District.’
Mark’s winning photograph and a curated selection of awarded images will be on show at Kew Gardens from 14 February to 9 March.
You’ll also be able to catch our pick of the winning images in our April issue (OP 328), on sale 19 March.