The 2025 British Pictures Awards (BPA) not solely showcased the best work chosen by a panel of knowledgeable judges but additionally gave images followers an opportunity to make their selections heard – and the outcomes are in.
Based as a non-profit competitors, the awards shine a highlight on the easiest of British images, celebrating each rising abilities and established image-makers – whether or not primarily based within the UK (any nationality) or working overseas.
This yr’s BPA shortlist featured 400 beautiful pictures, with 40 winners finally chosen: 20 chosen by the judges and 20 Folks’s Alternative winners voted for by you. Now let’s take a better take a look at a collection of pictures you voted for. To find extra awarded images, go to the British Pictures Awards web site.
Hen Life
The place eagles dare by Cling Ross
Tech particulars: Canon EOS R5 Mark II and RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9
“The Iberian Imperial Eagle, also called the Spanish Imperial Eagle is a big raptor species native to the Iberian Peninsula Spain and Portugal. The Iberian Imperial Eagle within the 1960 was near extinction.
“The restoration of the Iberian Imperial Eagle stands as one among Europe’s most inspiring conservation tales. From close to extinction to a steadily rising inhabitants, with over 800 breeding pairs in the present day.
“These eagles are apex predators, feeding primarily on rabbits and different small mammals discovered of their dry, open habitats. Socially, pairs are monogamous and infrequently seen collectively in territories, proven within the {photograph}, which highlights each courtship and territorial behaviours.”
Pets & Domesticated Animals
Feed Me by Nigel Wallace
Tech information: Sony A9 II and FE 24 -105mm f/4
“That is Naru a Coonhound. As you’ll be able to see she was actually having fun with the deal with catching periods I ran. We had been elevating cash for native canine associated charities. I feel her motto was “The extra I eat, the extra money we make” … She was proper too. Taken on Sony A9 II and Sony 24 – 105mm F4 Lens, F8 round 1/one hundred and sixtieth second and ISO 160. Giant delicate field entrance and centre to mild topic and freeze the motion.”
Drone
Crown of Gentle by Thomas Lamont
Tech information: DJI Mavic 3 Professional
“From the air, the Wallace Monument revealed its geometry in a method hardly ever seen, spire and crown etched in opposition to a backdrop of fog, mild radiating in golden beams at daybreak.
“Hardly ever illuminated at this hour, the monument turned not simply an architectural landmark however a residing presence above Stirling. Captured on the DJI Mavic 3 Professional vast lens, 1/3 sec, f/2.8, ISO 200, the steadiness of sharp stone element and softened mist reveals the monument each as construction and as image.”
Low Gentle Pictures
Milky Method over the West Pier by Michael Steven Harris
Tech particulars: Nikon D780 and Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 G2
“Our galaxy the Milky Method rises above Brighton’s Grade I listed West Pier with the glowing lights of the wind farm behind it within the distance. The orange color of the big clouds of mud and fuel within the Milky Method core together with the pinks of the three most distinguished nebula (Eagle (M16), Omega (M17) and Lagoon (M8)) can clearly be seen.
“While I knew it was potential to shoot the Milky Method from this location, I did not count on to attain such a excessive quantity of element within the Milky Method’s core because the pier is just some hundred metres away from the town lights of Brighton, a shiny Bortle 6 space.
“The sky is a stacked collection of lengthy exposures with the foreground a single lengthy publicity. All photographs had been taken on the identical time from the identical location.”
Portrait
Abẹ̀fẹ́ (Beloved One) by Oluwadamilola Taiwo
Tech information: Canon EOS 6D and Sigma Artwork 85mm f/1.4
“Within the quiet heat of gold and tulle, a mom cradles greater than a toddler — she holds a universe. This portrait captures an unstated covenant: one among sacrifice, softness, and unwavering presence. “Abẹ̀fẹ́” is a Yoruba phrase meaning Beloved One — a reputation, a prayer, a reminiscence, and a promise all of sudden. In her embrace, time slows. In her stillness, a narrative begins.”
Macro
Glistening Slime mould by Barry Webb
Tech information: OM System OM-1 and Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro + 2 extension tubes
“These glistening, Comatricha nigra slime moulds had been photographed on an outdated, rotting fence put up in my again backyard. I used a sprig bottle to create a moist foreground so as to add a mirrored image and provides the picture an additional dimension.
“These fruiting our bodies are round 2.5mm tall. 56 pictures had been focus stacked to create the ultimate picture. Digital camera settings: 2.0 sec, f3.2, ISO 400.”
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