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Roe deer by Daniel Trim."In July heather covers beautiful areas of lowland heath in the UK and this purple carpet coinci...
01/06/2026

Roe deer by Daniel Trim.

"In July heather covers beautiful areas of lowland heath in the UK and this purple carpet coincides with the roe deer rut. During this time bucks become inquisitive and bold, this individual knew there was something lurking nearby but jut couldn't quite make me out as I hid my face behind my camera. He moved closer and closer, stopping every so often to pop up above the heather and take a look. Eventually he lost his nerve and wandered off as my heat was beating loudly in my chest with excitement!"

Judge's comment: "This roe buck image caught my eye very early on in the judging process. It was one that really resonated with me, it has such a nice feel to it and a moment I personally would loved to have seen and witnessed, as well a touch of envy I dare say! To be in that moment, amongst the purple heather in soft light, just has the buck lifts his head is something to cherish and the photographer captures all that perfectly."

Red deer by Edwin De A Godinho."This was just before the rut started when the stags have just dropped the velvet off the...
01/05/2026

Red deer by Edwin De A Godinho.

"This was just before the rut started when the stags have just dropped the velvet off their horns. Their hormonal changes cause them to sharpen their horns and thrash their surroundings a lot. This stag found a low hanging oak bough and started thrashing it with acorns flying everywhere."

Judge's comment: "" I really liked the naturalness, clarity and composition of this image, showing the stag looking up into the tree branches that he is thrashing while unaware of the photographer, as well as the natural habitat around him."

Red deer by Carol Dilger."Searching the rugged northern slopes of Quinag in Sutherland, Scotland, we spied a lone stag h...
01/04/2026

Red deer by Carol Dilger.

"Searching the rugged northern slopes of Quinag in Sutherland, Scotland, we spied a lone stag happily grazing on a nearby grassy knoll. A stealthy, downwind approach was duly undertaken and a clear, but concealed vantage point obtained. The stag was indeed a fine specimen with impressive antlers and we happily photographed him making the most of the short grasses around the summit of the knoll. Slowly, he nibbled his way towards a fence, about 4 feet high. Would he jump or would he retreat? Standing up to sniff the air and assess the quality of the aromas on the other side, he paused for a moment before nonchalantly leaping the fence with ease, proving the old saying, "the grass is always greener on the other side".

Judge's comment: "There is a lot to like about this image and it made an impression on me right away. It's memorable too, in the sense that after quickly browsing all the images entered into that category to obtain an overview, it was one that I really looked forward to seeing again and taking more time to fully appreciate.
It has some of the hallmarks of a silhouette, but it isn't. It's much better than that because we can see colour and detail throughout the scene, yet it still shows clean-cut outline of a stag negotiating the only man-made obstacle in the scene with ease. Timing is perfect, as is the exposure, and I love the tone-gradation effect of the hills in the background."

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