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
![Craig Latimer](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Craig.jpg)
Craig Latimer
Creative, sponsored by White Studios
![Barbara Dunn](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Barbara.jpg)
Barbara Dunn
Junior, sponsored by the Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
![Ethan Kidd](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ethan.jpg)
Ethan Kidd
Landscape, sponsored by Progear
![Remco Vis](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Remco.jpg)
Remco Vis
Macro, sponsored by Tamron Lenses
![Stephanie Martelli](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Steph.jpg)
Stephanie Martelli
Monochrome, sponsored by Ilford
![Andrew Chong](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Andrew.jpg)
Andrew Chong
Nature, sponsored by Vanguard
![Douglas McKnight](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Douglas.jpg)
Douglas McKnight
People, sponsored by Profoto
![Astrid Conjaerts Schepel](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Astrid.jpg)
Astrid Conjaerts Schepel
Travel, sponsored by Nikon
![Peter Naik](https://dphotomag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1_Peter.jpg)
Peter Naik
Get your photographs at the ready and head to the 2016 Sigma D-Photo Amateur Photographer of the Year page and start entering!