Go Wild in the country

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Ever since I’ve been a child wildlife photography has held a special place in my heart. Although my passion lies with portraits, like many I was fascinated by the beautiful images accompanied by David Attenborough explaining the amazing details of the nature in the world.

The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) which started in 2009, aims to highlight the Britain’s great wealth of wildlife. While showcasing the very best in wildlife photography it also delivers an important message – we have to preserve our beautiful surroundings.

The winner George Karbus shares his magical moment with a surfing dolphin. “The photograph was taken in the most intimidating and surf-heavy spot on the Coast of Northern Ireland. I encountered this playful dolphin that suddenly started to surf the deep tube inside the waves. Each time the dolphin got into the wave, I dived underneath, held my breath and waited for the moment when he would swish through a silver barrel close enough to my lens. Water visibility is always very limited in Ireland, and I was very lucky to get a shot like this.”

by Justin van Vliet

All of the images from this year’s awards are published in British Wildlife Photography Awards: Collection 4 (AA Publishing £25) an exhibition of the awards also tours the country for the next 12 months, for more information please British Wildlife Photography Awards

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