12–15 years
Leaping into the golden wild
PHOTOGRAPHER
Shelby Grant
CATEGORY
12–15 years – Winner 2025
DESCRIPTION
On an evening walk with my camera, I spotted a deer and headed in their direction. As I got closer, I heard a rustle and there stood a badger in the newly cut field. I got down low to hide myself and get closer to eye level, and this beautiful badger started to run in my direction. I cranked up my shutter speed and took lots of photos. Within a few seconds it was over and my heart was racing. What a moment!
Illuminated
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jack Crockford
CATEGORY
12–15 years – Runner-up 2025
DESCRIPTION
I discovered that a pair of foxes were living on my road. Watching them patrol up and down the street in search of a meal for themselves or one of their three cubs became my favourite evening activity. I’d seen shots like this before, so I set out with this specific style in mind. I wanted to get a clean and dark image, and after multiple failed attempts, I finally got this shot.
Golden hour barny
PHOTOGRAPHER
James Clark
CATEGORY
12–15 years – Commended 2025
DESCRIPTION
I cycled to a local spot where I'd caught a glimpse of a barn owl before. To my surprise, as I approached a sunlit field, a beautiful barn owl appeared on the horizon, flying straight towards me. Trying to contain my excitement, I crept quietly backwards into some shrub for camouflage. I didn't have to wait long before the majestic bird landed silently on his favourite perch, ready to hunt. I began taking images, mesmerised by his stillness.
A blossom perch
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sam Morris
CATEGORY
12–15 years – Commended 2025
DESCRIPTION
Walking home after a rewarding day photographing small birds, I passed a flowering blossom tree and stopped in my tracks when I heard the robin’s unmistakable song. The bird was perched perfectly in the branches, nestled among the soft petals. I used the surrounding blooms to frame the moment – capturing the beautiful contrast between the bright orangey-red of the robin and the vibrant pinks of the blossoms.