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In pictures: Incredible images from Army Photographic Competition showcase life in the forces

(Mark Owens/Army HQ Scotland/PA Wire)
(Mark Owens/Army HQ Scotland/PA Wire)

THESE incredible photographs captured by soldiers give a fascinating insight into life on the frontline.

The images, submitted as entries to the annual Army Photographic Competition, showcase the day-to-day lives of British troops based across the world.

The winners were announced today at a ceremony held in London’s Imperial War Museum, where the images are also on display.

The best image overall was Corporal Paul Shaw’s portrait of an army boxer in training.

A contestant during the 3 Rifles Inter Company Boxing Tournament 2015 (Corporal Paul Shaw ABIPP (Army)/MoD Crown Copyright/PA Wire)
A contestant during the 3 Rifles Inter Company Boxing Tournament 2015 (Corporal Paul Shaw ABIPP (Army)/MoD Crown Copyright/PA Wire)

The same photograph also topped the best professional portrait category.

“It feels great to win it [pro portrait] for the second year in a row,” said Paul.

“I went along to photograph their training and document it, and I wanted to capture a different style of image.

“We had all the lighting set up and this guy was practicing his skills. I started talking to him, getting him to imagine his up-and-coming fight and so he got into the mind-set and looks focused on the fight. I got the emotion on his face.”

Corporal Tim Jones was named Photographer of the Year for his professional portfolio.

He said: “It’s pretty groovy to be honest. I take photos for my job and at the end of the year look through my archive and pick out my favourites. I wasn’t expecting it; it’s cool.”

 

Scots-based Mark Owens took the top prize in the Online Image category for his image, entitled ‘The Hug’.

It shows Corporal Sean Neill, from Kilmarnock, kissing his daughter Madison in the streets of Glasgow after a homecoming parade.

The category was decided by public vote on Facebook and Instagram.

Corporal Sean Neill, from Kilmarnock, kissing his daughter Madison in the streets of Glasgow after the 400 strong Homecoming Parade. (Mark Owens/Army HQ Scotland/PA Wire)
(Mark Owens/Army HQ Scotland/PA Wire)

Also picking up a prize was Glasgow Reservist Bombardier Murray Kerr, who won the Amateur Portfolio award for the second year running with his latest stunning collection of images.

He said: “When I learned I’d won the portfolio category again I was really pleased, really excited. It’s a really tough competition to get anything in, so I’m very pleased with myself.”

In the Professional Story category, in which photographers were asked to submit a series of images that create a narrative, Sergeant Rupert Frere’s set on guardsmen took top prize.

One of the most unique images was Freefall by Dominic King, which won the Professional Sport/Adventure Training award.

It shows the TIGERS Freefall Parachute Display Team from the 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment sending a birthday message to The Queen from 8,000 feet above Paderborn in Germany.

(Dominic King AMC/PA Wire)
(Dominic King AMC/PA Wire)

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