With the competition over here are the winning pictures

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“This fantastic panorama of Galway harbour during the opening ceremony really captures the spirit and atmosphere of the Volvo event. The screen image hardly does it justice. Be sure to see the enlarged print on our window to fully appreciate the detail of this image.”

Picture by Mark Attwooll

Winner - Joseph Hyland

Picture by Roger Harrison

Picture by Brendan Lawlor

Picture by Eibhlin Ni Hir

“The inclusion of the spectators gives this image an extra dimension. The sailing boats are nicely set off against the background landscape.”

“The composition and exposure of this image of the sailing boats returning to Galway harbour  is particularly pleasing.”

“A superbly execueted action shot of the Delta Lloyd boat in full flight. And the inclusion of the Cathedral in the background makes this a distinctive "Galway" shot.”

“A completely different perspective of the Volvo event. The overhead view is perfect for this image.”