Killarney Camera Club commenced its new season with a competition that featured an impressive display of creativity and technical skill from its members.

Maryann Heidtke secured the runner-up position in the Novice category with her striking photograph titled, Sand Dune “Big Daddy.”

Captured in the vast Namib Desert of Namibia, Maryann’s image is a masterclass in minimalism.

The photograph features the sweeping red curve of a towering sand dune set against a vibrant, cloudless blue sky.

The powerful sense of scale and solitude in the scene is emphasised by the presence of three small figures near the ridge, who are pictured gazing over the edge of the dune.

Commenting on the award-winning shot, Maryann said: "While on a photographic holiday in Namibia, we visited Namib-Naukluft National Park where one of Namibia’s biggest sand dunes, named Big Daddy, can be found. It was a particularly busy day with tourists making their way to the summit."

She explained how the image came together: "I saw through my zoom lens this simple composition Three people standing on the edge, tiny against the scale of it all, one of them on their knees peering over the side. I was lucky to capture that moment of curiosity on a golden mountain of sand under Africa’s amazing blue sky.”

The Killarney Camera Club welcomes all new members. You can find more details and images on their website: <-block _nghost-ng-c1024477546="" class="ng-star-inserted">https://killarneycameraclub.ie.