Jason Steel
2nd Place: Jim Higham from Canterbury - Murmuration over Canterbury
“A starling murmuration is always a sight for sore eyes, to capture one over the iconic Canterbury Cathedral is great. Not an easy image to achieve as the light is fading; it would have been all too easy for the birds to become an indistinct blur.”
Jim Higham's photograph of a starling murmuration over Canterbury. Jim Higham
3rd Place: Jim Higham - Elmley Stonechat
“Proving that your subject does not need to be large in the frame, this study of a male stonechat keeping an eye on his domain ticks many boxes. The hint of the environment is what makes this a strong image.”
Jim Higham's photograph of a stonechat at Elmley Marshes. Jim Higham
1st Place: David Jenner from East Peckham - Bluebell Sunset
“I particularly like images that use the light well. Here, shooting towards the sun, has created numerous leading lines that draw you into the image. The author has also rendered the bluebell colour well - not always easy.”
David Jenner's image of bluebells at sunset. David Jenner
2nd Place: Liz Martin from Whitstable - Whitstable castle
“I am a great fan of abstract image and really like the feeling captured here. The lines all leading to a single point and echoed in the out of focus background make a very strong abstract statement."
Liz Martin's floral image taken at Whitstable Castle. Liz Martin
3rd Place: David Scrivener from Maidstone - Coxheath bluebells
“Although another bluebell and again a slightly abstract image, the choice of a different viewpoint and the use of colour and monochrome makes for an interesting image to view.”
Coxheath Bluebells by David Scrivener. David Scrivener
1st Place: David Jenner
“Another good example of the use of light with the two lines of trees leading you through the undulating landscape with lovely strong saturated foreground colours complemented by the pastel shades in the sky.”
David Jenner's photograph of the sun setting beyond a valley. David Jenner
2nd Place: Carol Jull from Gillingham - Only the Brave
“Illustrating the energy of the seas around the Kent coast combined with the joy of the young people enjoying the moment. The 'frozen' action and the ‘contre-jour’ lighting give the splash sparkle.”
Carol Jull's photograph of children enjoying the waves. Carol Jull
3rd Place: Gary Collyer from Whitstable - St. James, Sheldwich
“A classic county scene. Village life centres around the church and agriculture; here the two combine to form a pleasant Kentish landscape.”
Gary Collyer's photograph of St James's Church in Sheldwich. Gary Collyer
Stunning images showcasing Kent’s wildlife have been chosen as winners in the Wilder Kent Photography Competition.
Winning photographer captured the stunning owl as it swooped over Elmley Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent.
After another year of simply stunning, high-quality entries we are delighted to announce the winners of our annual wildlife photography competition.
