The standard of entries has 'blown away' University Centre Shrewsbury's photo competition judges.
This image of a diving whale, taken by Ben, was awarded first place in the age 11-13 categoryThe Young Nature Photographer of the Year award, run by University Centre Shrewsbury, has received hundreds of entries from five to 18-year-olds."We were overwhelmed by the quality of the 300-plus entries," said organiser Dr Bethan Stallwood.
The competition's aim was to get youngsters out enjoying the natural world, Dr Stallwood said, thanking entrants for taking the time to capture "such beautiful images".Parker snagged first place in the primary school year 4 category with this stunning close up "It's been amazing to look at the sheer range of images - from widescreen shots of whales to close up captures of forest fungi," she added.A photo of a centipede taken by year one pupil Eliot was commended by judges
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