The 2016 Sigma D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOTY) competition has kicked off well with incredible talent seen in all of the galleries. Every time we check we are stunned at the number of new entries and how beautiful they are. Throughout the duration of the competition, we’ll be showcasing an image from each category for you to peruse and be inspired by. Explore this week’s picks here:
Aerial, sponsored by DJI Drones
![Riley Baker](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/502_image-asset.jpg)
Riley Baker
Creative, sponsored by White Studios
![Geoff Soper](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/503_image-asset.jpg)
Geoff Soper
Junior, sponsored by the Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
![Weston Cowley](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/504_image-asset.jpg)
Weston Cowley
Landscape, sponsored by Progear
![Paul Kleynhans](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/505_image-asset.jpg)
Paul Kleynhans
Macro, sponsored by Tamrom Lenses
![Lorri Adams](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/506_image-asset.jpg)
Lorri Adams
Monochrome, sponsored by Ilford
![Ryan Isherwood](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/507_image-asset.jpg)
Ryan Isherwood
Nature, sponsored by Vanguard
![Lou Kibby](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/508_image-asset.jpg)
Lou Kibby
People, sponsored by Profoto
![Kayley Foster](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/509_image-asset.jpg)
Kayley Foster
Travel, sponsored by Nikon
![Ellen Rendle](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/510_image-asset.jpg)
Ellen Rendle
Get your photographs at the ready and head to the 2016 Sigma D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year page and start entering!