A early morning view of a Welsh lake has won this week’s Photo of the Week (POTW) award. The sky glows pink, orange and purple, and the water below mirrors every shade, making it a striking welsh lake reflection.
The photograph, titled “A Reflective Mood,” was taken by Buffalo_Tom. The calm surface of the lake doubles the clouds, the trees and a stone wall that sits in the water near the center of the frame. Few scenes capture this kind of reflection so cleanly.
If the reflected sky in this shot appeals to you, browse more prize-winning scenery in Award-winning panoramic landscapes from the Epson Pano Awards, where wide frames show how the best landscape photographers compose a scene.
Composition of the scene
A dark patch on the left edge pulls the eye toward the wall. Dark trees on the same side offset the bright sky, and hazy hills in the distance close off the back of the scene. It is a textbook example of landscape photography.
Prizes and next steps
Every POTW winner receives a Samsung 128GB PRO Plus microSDXC memory card with an SD adapter. The card suits photographers who shoot across several devices.
The 2026 Photo of the Year winner will be announced in January 2027. That winner receives a Samsung Portable 1TB SSD T7 Shield, supplied by Samsung. Full rules and the prize procedure are published separately.
For more competition-winning nature imagery, take a look at Lukas Furlan’s prize-winning natural wonder photography, a useful comparison for anyone studying how judges reward striking natural light and terrain.
Photographers submit by uploading an image to the gallery. The gallery also holds every previous POTW winner, including past entries such as this lake reflection photo.
Via ephotozine.com
Frequently asked questions
Who took the award-winning Welsh lake reflection photo?
The photograph, titled “A Reflective Mood,” was taken by Buffalo_Tom. It won this week’s Photo of the Week (POTW) award.
What prize does a Photo of the Week winner receive?
Every POTW winner receives a Samsung 128GB PRO Plus microSDXC memory card with an SD adapter. The card is aimed at photographers who shoot across several devices.
When will the 2026 Photo of the Year winner be announced?
The 2026 Photo of the Year winner will be announced in January 2027. That winner receives a Samsung Portable 1TB SSD T7 Shield, supplied by Samsung.
How do photographers submit photos for Photo of the Week?
Photographers submit by uploading an image to the gallery. The gallery also holds every previous POTW winner.
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