Urban, rural and ocean wildlife, capturing unimaginable behaviours and relationships, are showcased by this 12 months’s Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competitors winners.
There was a excessive degree of ability on show from greater than 300 photographers who entered, in addition to a variety of animals, crops and habitats.
To see these prints in particular person go to the Sonairte Eco-Centre in Laytown, Co Meath from 2pm on Saturday July eleventh till August thirty first.
The remaining shortlist was introduced by Irish Environmental Network.
Top Water Dog by Chris Martin which got here in second place this 12 months. The judges mentioned ‘a superb picture of chasing otters on the financial institution of the River Lee in Cork City – once more, a beautiful picture of those highly effective creatures, crisp element displaying the ability and wonder of those elusive river / estuary dwellers as they defend their patch’.
The Kiss by Mich Elliot which got here in third place. The judges mentioned ‘an endearing picture of the often-maligned pigeon, visually robust, element within the eyes and color element all through fabulous a picture that actually attracts the viewer in. A pigeon kiss additionally referred to as ‘Billing’ occurs as pigeons are pairing up throughout the mating season’.
Life on the Ledge by Ivan Donoghue which received the Ocean class on this years Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competitors. The judges mentioned ‘this photograph clearly stood out for the thought and care that went into framing this scene within the underwater world’.
Sea Hare by Andre Astraharchik, a extremely recommended picture within the Ocean class.
Starlings combating, Cobh, Cork by Pawel Curylo, one of many extremely recommended entries.
Crab Spider by Celine Nic Oireachtaigh.
Female Mason bee returning with full basket of pollen by Phil Greaves, one of many extremely recommended entries.
Hooded Crow by Martin McNamara was additionally one of many excessive recommended entries.
Juvenile Fish Blue Jellyfish, Kerry by John Collins, one of many entries within the Ocean class.
Night Garden by Sinead Keys, one of many entries within the Ocean class.
Bubble Nudibranch, by Annegret Pfuetzner was extremely recommended for showcasing the element of the delicate and great life supported by considered one of Ireland’s most useful ecosystems – Seagrass.
