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A football floats on the surface of the Atlantic Sea; it looks like new from above the water, but below a huge collection of barnacles have attached themselves to the ball. The image, taken by Ryan Stalker, was chosen as the grand prize winner for the 2024 British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA).
The award, in its 12th year, showcases Britain’s nature, from its woodlands and wetlands to other ecosystems. There are photos of brown hares and foxes, synonymous with the British countryside, but ... moreA football floats on the surface of the Atlantic Sea; it looks like new from above the water, but below a huge collection of barnacles have attached themselves to the ball. The image, taken by Ryan Stalker, was chosen as the grand prize winner for the 2024 British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA).
The award, in its 12th year, showcases Britain’s nature, from its woodlands and wetlands to other ecosystems. There are photos of brown hares and foxes, synonymous with the British countryside, but also fluorescent firework anemones and an Arctic walrus.
