The proof is in the spud-ing… Following success in 2020, the Potato Photographer of the Year award once again called for spud-loving creatives around the world to photograph the humble potato in 2021.
Amateur Photographer reports that the Potato Photographer of the Year competition, organised by regular AP contributor Benedict Brain, was inspired by acclaimed photographer Kevin Abosch’s image of a potato. Selling for $1million in 2016, it was this photograph that confirmed the appetite for potato-based art.
The expert panel of judges included AP’s Nigel Atherton, as well as Martin Parr, Paul Hill, Amy D’Agorne, Angela Nicholson and Benedict Brain. Proceeds from the contest will be donated to the Trussell Trust, a food bank charity that aims to end food poverty in the UK.
The outcome of the 2021 competition was announced earlier in the week. We share a few of the awards here, courtesy Amateur Photographer. Also see Photocrowd.
