Falmouth Photographers excel at 2024 British Wildlife Photography Awards
17 May 2024
From the judging panel to 'highly commended’ entries, find out how our photography community were involved in the 12th year of the British Wildlife Photography Awards.
Each year the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) are an opportunity for both amateur and professional photographers to submit their photographs as a unique celebration of British wildlife. Picked from amongst over 14,000 submissions, a number of the Falmouth University community made it into the winning categories and even onto the judging panel.
Now in its 12th year, the awards gather wildlife photographs of the highest calibre from around the UK, generating media coverage worldwide. The winning photographers have the chance to win a share of a prize fund, as well as have their images featured in the yearly BWPA collection books and join the travelling UK tour.
The results of the awards were announced a few weeks ago, with a strong line-up from southwest based creatives.
Gina Goodman, BA(Hons) Marine and Natural History Photography lecturer was highly commended in the Black and White Category with her image ‘Abyss’.
Shannon Moran, an alumni of Marine & Natural History Photography BA was also Highly Commended in the Coast and Marine’ Category, with her image 'Pipefish Camouflage’.
Falmouth University’s Jane Morgan, Dive Safety Officer and underwater camera technician for Marine & Natural History Photography BA, was appointed to the judging panel for the second year in a row. Other judges include Ellie Rothnie, Will Nicholls, David Plummer, David Lindo and Richard Peters.
Speaking on the awards, Jane explained "It was an honour to be on the panel of judges, there were over 14,000 images and the standard was exceptionally high."
Each year, following the awards, the British Wildlife Photography Awards release a book which is a curation of entries for that year's awards. Alumni George Turner, Rosie Dutton and Aaron Sanders have all had their work included in the book, with this year’s foreword written by British naturalist, explorer, presenter and writer Steve Backshall.
You have recorded a snapshot of our nation’s nature in time, and our world is a little more beautiful because of it
- Steve Backshall
Entries are now open for the 2025 British Wildlife Photography awards, and Jane will feature again on the panel of expert photographers who make up the judging panel.
You might also like
Filmmaker Scott Barley: On the shape-shifting history of cinema
The Severed Sun set for world premiere at Fantastic Fest
See award-winning work at the Communication Design Graduation Show
Falmouth artists take part in creative projects by mental health charity Hospital Rooms
