Vote for your favourite nature photograph 2023

Emma Chaplin
, 02 October 2023
Vote for your favourite nature photograph 2023

Sussex Wildlife Trust Photography Competition judges, headed up by local wildlife expert and professional photographer David Plummer, recently had the difficult task of selecting 12 finalists from over 500 really excellent entries. But we are delighted to announce the shortlist has now been made.

Now it is over to the public to look through the final twelve and vote for their favourite

Vote for your favourite

Voting closes on Tuesday 31 October 2023. The overall winner will be announced early November.

The Final 12

1. Cormorant at Sunrise - Tim Nightingale
1. Cormorant at Sunrise - Tim Nightingale

Our Judges said

Beautifully composed image of a Cormorant against the sun showcasing the Sussex coastal landscape.
2. Deep Freeze - Simon Bone
2. Deep Freeze - Simon Bone

Our Judges said

This stunning image, following a heavy snowfall, creates a wonderful winter wonderland scene.
3. Eurasian Jay - Phil Winter
3. Eurasian Jay - Phil Winter

Our Judges said

A key species to ensure the regeneration of Oak – the Jay collecting acorns to cache for winter larder.
4. Fulking Mist - Lloyd Lane
4. Fulking Mist - Lloyd Lane

Our Judges said

A beautifully captured portrait of our changing seasons and changing landscape.
5. Great Green Bush Cricket - Claire Milham
5. Great Green Bush Cricket - Claire Milham

Our Judges said

Showing the diversity of Sussex chalk downland species at their best.
6. L.E.D. - Simon Grinyer
6. L.E.D. - Simon Grinyer

Our Judges said

Breathtaking image of this rare insect captured as the female shines her light to attract a male.
7. Nuthatch on Fungi - Brian Watkins
7. Nuthatch on Fungi - Brian Watkins

Our Judges said

Superb take on this iconic woodland bird demonstrating the typical Nuthatch pose
8. Poppies in the Sun - Claire Andrews
8. Poppies in the Sun - Claire Andrews

Our Judges said

A lovely backlit composed shot highlighting the fragility of flower and bee populations in our county.
9. Siblings - Brooke Haycock
9. Siblings - Brooke Haycock

Our Judges said

Charming capture of two Fox cubs learning about life through vigorous play.
10. Spring has Sprung in Sussex - Lloyd Lane
10. Spring has Sprung in Sussex - Lloyd Lane

Our Judges said

Stunning iconic image of Bluebells captured in spectacular light.
11. Vineyard Hare - Emma Varley
11. Vineyard Hare - Emma Varley

Our Judges said

Inquisitive and alert – one of our most dynamic mammals captured in a fleeting moment in wonderful light.
12. Wing to Wing - Billy Evans-Freke
12. Wing to Wing - Billy Evans-Freke

Our Judges said

Excellent image of this localised gull species in a setting highlighting the everchanging fragile chalk cliffs habitat it calls home.

Prizes

The First Prize is £100 cash

The Runners Up Prize is T-shirt from Sussex Wildlife Trust's Clothing Store

The final 12 photographs will feature in an online calendar, available in December, and will be on display at the Trust's AGM on 4 November and at the Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton during 2024.

Vote for your favourite

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Comments

  • Gary Washer:

    Deep Freeze

    22 Oct 2023 13:18:00

  • Sussex Wildlife Trust:

    You have to follow the link to vote. Thanks

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