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Historic Photographer of The Year: Pictures that click

5 Dec, 2018 5:00am

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Overall award winner Daniel Burton took this picture of Mont Saint-Michel Les Méandres. The island sits off the coast of France.

A fairytale-esque shot of the medieval island commune of Mont Saint-Michel has taken out the top prize in the Historic Photographer of The Year awards.

This year's competition attracted some impressive entries from amateurs and professionals who climbed and trekked their way to snap stunning historic places from every corner of the globe, from iconic landmarks to far-flung ruins.

Image 1 of 6: Ben Nazarko's shortlisted shot of West Pier ruins, Brighton.

Ben Nazarko's shortlisted shot of West Pier ruins, Brighton. — Image 1 of 6: Ben Nazarko's shortlisted shot of West Pier ruins, Brighton.

Image 2 of 6: Overall award winner Daniel Burton took this picture of Mont Saint-Michel Les Méandres. The island sits off the coast of France.

Overall award winner Daniel Burton took this picture of Mont Saint-Michel Les Méandres. The island sits off the coast of France. — Image 2 of 6: Overall award winner Daniel Burton took this picture of Mont Saint-Michel Les Méandres. The island sits off the coast of France.

Image 3 of 6: Alan Baxter's picture of Whitby Abbey, Yorkshire, was shortlisted.

Alan Baxter's picture of Whitby Abbey, Yorkshire, was shortlisted. — Image 3 of 6: Alan Baxter's picture of Whitby Abbey, Yorkshire, was shortlisted.

Image 4 of 6: Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua City, Guatemala. Photo / Daniel Burton

Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua City, Guatemala. Photo / Daniel Burton — Image 4 of 6: Santa Catalina Arch, Antigua City, Guatemala. Photo / Daniel Burton

Image 5 of 6: Whaler's hut, Svalbard, Norway. Photo / Chris Dobbs

Whaler's hut, Svalbard, Norway. Photo / Chris Dobbs — Image 5 of 6: Whaler's hut, Svalbard, Norway. Photo / Chris Dobbs

Image 6 of 6: David Ross captured this image of Callanish Stone Circle, on the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland.

David Ross captured this image of Callanish Stone Circle, on the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland. — Image 6 of 6: David Ross captured this image of Callanish Stone Circle, on the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland.

Image 1 of 6: Ben Nazarko's shortlisted shot of West Pier ruins, Brighton.

Entries were judged on originality, composition and technical proficiency alongside the story behind the submission and its historical impact.

The awards are run by Trip Historic, an online travel guide run by history enthusiasts, and supported by History Hit TV.

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