PHOTOS showcasing the beauty of British wildlife have gone on display at Whitstable Museum and Gallery.
The exhibition, of selected images from the British Wildlife Photography Awards, includes a shot from Kent photographer Robert Canis, who has previously won a Royal Photographic Society Gold Medal as well as other commendations.
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Andy Rouse’s image of a hare?
Young Little Owls by Richard Peters?
Fox, by Samuel Morris?
George Karbus’s winning image of a dolphin in Ireland?
Rob Canis’s photograph of a saffron-top mushroom
Mr Canis, from Sittingbourne, submitted a photograph of a saffron-drop bonnet mushroom for the competition and won the Botanical Britain category.
He said no specialist equipment was needed to get a good shot.
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He said: “It is just about being in the right place at the right time. and putting the time in.
“You can give someone the best equipment but if they are not prepared to get up early or wait out in the rain they won’t get a good picture.”
Among his favourite spots for taking pictures is Oare marshes, near Faversham, although he warned patience was needed to capture photographs of birds or animals.
Mr Canis said: “I don’t think a lot of people appreciate that British wildlife is among the hardest in the world to photograph.
“You can go to Africa or Antarctica and almost stroll among the animals so it’s hard not to get a good shot.
“But here the wildlife has been persecuted for so long they are extra shy and wary. It is incredibly difficult to get a good shot.”
The images first went on display at the Mall Gallery in London, where the exhibition was opened by naturalist and television presenter Chris Packham.
He said: “These stunning images by so many talented photographers highlight the diversity, breadth and beauty of our precious wildlife and the need to protect their habitats.
“The British Wildlife Photography Awards are without doubt one of the most important photography awards in the UK.
“Anything that raises the public’s awareness of the importance to conserve and protect British wildlife is very close to my heart and these awards afford a spectacular insight into the habitat and behaviour of our British wildlife.
“From blue tits to badgers, never has Britain’s wildlife looked more beautiful.”
There were 12 categories in the competition and the overall winner was George Karbus with a photograph of a dolphin, taken in Northern Ireland.
The British Wildlife Photography Exhibition can be seen at Whitstable Museum and Gallery in Oxford Street until January 5. The museum is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm and admission is £3, or free to anyone with a residents’ card.
For more information on Mr Canis’s work, visit www.robertcanis.com
Article source: http://www.theguardian.com/news/2013/oct/08/today-in-photography
Kent photographer"s work on show in wildlife photography display
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