A panel of three judges, led by Mammal Society council member and editor of Mammal News Hilary Conlan, selected the winning images from a huge number of entries.
The winning image was taken by James West, "This photograph was taken near the Cairns of Coll, Scotland. The sea was very calm and like a mirror. As I examined the shots afterwards, I could see not only a sharp photograph of the dolphin but also its reflection in the water, revealing a beautiful creature in motion with tremendous power and grace."
Fiona Matthews, chair of The Mammal Society and part of the judging team, said “We are always enormously excited about the prospect of viewing the entries for the Mammal Photographer of the Year competition. The standard has consistently been very high and this year was no exception. There are some remarkable photographs here and it is a great opportunity for us all to see the diversity and beauty of British mammals."
