Stunning images unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to Sewerby Hall and Gardens

Wildlife Photographer of the Year - the world-renowned exhibition, now in its 60th year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Saturday 3rd May, featuring exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.  

Using photography's unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet. 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for 60 years. Launching in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 117 countries and territories all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. 

This year’s award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will allow them to be seen by well over a million people.   

This year’s competition attracted an astounding 59,228 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels from 117 countries and territories. During an intense week at the Natural History Museum in London, entries were judged anonymously on their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by an international panel of industry experts.  

 Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said: ‘’It’s a real pleasure to be hosting the National History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition once more at Sewerby Hall and Gardens. 

 ‘’The images capture both the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and we hope that visitors will enjoy exploring the fascinating collection on display this year.’’ 

Chair of the judging panel, Kathy Moran said: “In this selection you see species diversity, a range of behavior and conservation issues. 

“These images represent the evolution of the competition through the years, from pure natural history to photography that fully embraces representation of the natural world - the beauty and the challenges. 

“It is a powerful selection with which to kickstart a milestone anniversary.” 

Dr Doug Gurr, Director of the Museum said: “As we celebrate sixty years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, we also celebrate the generations of visitors who have been inspired by the beauty and majesty of its images, and the millions of connections made with nature.” 

The brand-new exhibition will run at Sewerby Hall and Gardens from Saturday 3rd May until Sunday 13th July. 

To find out more and book tickets visit: https://www.sewerbyhall.co.uk/wpoty 

Picture Credit - Jason Gulley’s entry ‘As Clear As Crystal’.