The Natural History Museum London - Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award

Have you got what it takes to become an award winning photographer? The Wildlife Photographer of the Year judges will be looking for originality and ideas that are creative, fresh and surprising. This competition is organised by the Natural History Museum and the BBC Wildlife Magazine. Last years winners were the following:

The Storybook Wolf by José Luis Rodríguez (Spain). José visualised this image many years ago when Iberian wolves first returned to Ávila in Castilla Leon and cattle ranchers declared war on them. His idea was apicture that would symbolisethe ancient conflictbetween humans and wolves, while showing the beauty and strength of this fabled animal.

The overall winner of the Young Photographer of the Year was:

The Clash of the Yellowhammers by Fergus Gill (United Kingdom)

Fergus started the planning of this picture in summer when he collected winter food for the yellowhammers. One evening in February hearing that snow was forecast for the next day, Fergus set up his hideout in the garden. After a few hours the garden was full of birds and at one point there were 32 yellohammers feeding on the ground. He waited patiently to get the shot that was the overall winner of the competition.

Other winning photos :

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