RSPCA Awards - Animals photographed by children

RSPCA Awards - Animals photographed by children

Each year, the British Society for the Protection of Animals RSPCA organizes a photo contest for the youngest. The latter is open to the under-18s in order to develop young people's interest in photography, understanding animals and their environment. Discover the clichés that marked the competition in 2011.

1- A sheep in the wind

In the 12/15 year old category, Emily Biggs got noticed with this photograph of a sheep in the Scottish Shetland. The animal, on top of a hill, faces the wind.

2- Deer at sunset

Also in the category of 12/15 years, Rachel Michael presented this photograph on which one can see the silhouette of two deer. The photograph was taken in the hills of Ardnamurchan, off the coast of Scotland and the young photographer explains: "I managed to photograph the animals while the sky was still bright and the rays of the sun were still illuminating the" Place that is their home ".

3- Swans and Lake

Samuel Hood, in the 12/15 category, explains: "After spending most of the day at Lake Killingworth photographing nature, I spotted these swans preparing to land together, in almost perfect symmetry, I was delighted with the result of the photography - in the right place, at the right time. "

4- Tall birds in the sky

In the under-12 category, Scarlett Martin presents a photograph of birds flying in the sky. The girl explains: "Early one morning I visited JCB Lake with my family. I hoped I could take some pictures of nature around the lake when I noticed that the rays of the sun pierced the clouds and I decided it was the right time to photograph this change of time and the silhouettes of four birds during the flight".

5- Black-tailed Barge in the Mist

in the Under 12 category, the winning photograph is that of Sophie Bramall of Stafford, showing a black-tailed barge, posted on one leg and on a piece of wood in the mist.

6- A big squirrel winner

the big winner of the RSPCA competition for British youth is 16-year-old Will Nicholls, who managed to photograph a red squirrel looking to take a break in the evening light. An intimate portrait of a quick and quick little creature!