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

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Beautifully composed image of a Cormorant against the sun showcasing the Sussex coastal landscape.

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This stunning image, following a heavy snowfall, creates a wonderful winter wonderland scene.

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A key species to ensure the regeneration of Oak – the Jay collecting acorns to cache for winter larder.

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A beautifully captured portrait of our changing seasons and changing landscape.

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Showing the diversity of Sussex chalk downland species at their best.

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Breathtaking image of this rare insect captured as the female shines her light to attract a male.

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Superb take on this iconic woodland bird demonstrating the typical Nuthatch pose

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A lovely backlit composed shot highlighting the fragility of flower and bee populations in our county.

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Charming capture of two Fox cubs learning about life through vigorous play.

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Stunning iconic image of Bluebells captured in spectacular light.

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Inquisitive and alert – one of our most dynamic mammals captured in a fleeting moment in wonderful light.

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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