Spectacular images, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, are now on show at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven.
The world-renowned exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, is now in its 60th year and will be on display until January 26.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world.
Launching in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 117 countries and territories. This year’s award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will allow them to be seen by well over a million people.
The 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition opened for entries on October 14 and closes on December 5.
This year’s competition attracted 59,228 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels. During an intense week at the Natural History Museum in London, entries were judged anonymously on their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by an international panel of industry experts.
The winning images, were announced on October 8 at an awards show hosted by wildlife presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin.
