The winners of the 15th annual Scottish Nature Photography Awards have been announced, showcasing the talent of photographers capturing the beauty of nature in Scotland. Nicki Gwynn-Jones, a resident of Orkney, took home the top prize with her stunning photograph titled Fulmar with Golden Raindrops. The image depicts a fulmar perched on a grassy ledge during a rain shower on a cold December day at Longaglebe Geo in Orkney.
Kiran Simpson was recognized as the junior Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year for her outstanding image Feathers and Ripples, showcasing a robin with its wings spread as it rises from the water, leaving ripples behind. In addition, Callum McKenzie impressed the judges with his photograph Puffin Protest, which was part of a portfolio that earned him the student prize.
Douglas Bruce’s captivating image Evening Light, capturing a sea landscape at Luskentyre, Harris, secured him the top spot in the sea landscape category. Another notable winner was Anthony Robson, who won the urban prize for his photograph Paved Paradise, Put Up a Parking Lot, taken in Edinburgh. James Lynott took home the botanical award for his picture titled Fifeness Shallow Seaweeds, highlighting the beauty of underwater flora.
Edinburgh filmmaker Richard Nicholls received the video award for his short film, 19th July 2022, which delves into the theme of climate change in Scotland. Inspired by the unusually high temperature on Scotland’s hottest day, Nicholls decided to shed light on the climate crisis through his work. Additionally, John Cobham’s photograph capturing a wasp feeding frenzy earned him the behavior award, showing almost 20 wasps clustered together on a wooden surface
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