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Winners of the West Midlands Wildlife Photography Competition 2004

The WMBP ran the West Midlands Wildlife Photography Competition 2004 over the summer. The response was huge and after a long day considering the many beautiful shots sent to us, and with the help of award-winning photographer, Nick Garbutt, we can now reveal the winners.

There were four categories for budding photographers to enter, and we chose a winner and runner-up in each, and also awarded a highly commended mark to those photos we thought could not go without recognition. So, why not marvel at the results below, and plan your own entry for next year’s competition!

Overall West Midlands Wildlife Photographer 2004 is:

Shirley Hancox from Brownhills with her photo, Burnet Moth at Rest (below). She received a Sigma telephoto lens and close up lens.

Broadening Our Horizons

	Path to Hen Cloud The judges favourite due to the excellent quality of light and good composition. This shot was taken in the Peak District in Staffordshire. Not always a view associated with the industrial West Midlands!
Winner - David Wain Path to Hen Cloud		Runner-up - Jonathan Stokes Farmland
Highly Commended - Richard Cassley Autumn Gold	Highly Commended - Mark Eccleston View of St. Eata's	Highly Commended - Richard Cassley White Poplars

Up Close and Personal

	Burnet Moth at Rest A favourite with the judges due to the clever use of close-up photography and flash to highlight the irridescence of the moth and make this common species look tropical. This was actually taken in a local park demonstrating what amazing wildlife you can find in the West Midlands!
Winner - Shirley Hancox Burnet Moth at Rest		Runner-up - Graham Burns Fantasia
Highly Commended - Richard Cassley Blue-tailed Damselflies	Highly Commended - Neil Higginson Fledgling Starling	Highly Commended - John Plant Fox Cub
	The number of highly commended awards in this category is a reflection of the popularity of it and the excellent quality of the photographs we received. Well done to all those that entered!
Highly Commended - Anthony Ellis Great Crested Grebe with Chick		Highly Commended - John Berry Round-leaved Sundew

Our Connection with Nature

Winner - John Gallen Jewels Amongst Rocks	Highly Commended - David Wain Heat	Runner-up - Mark Eccleston Harlescott Crossing Signal Box
Jewels Amongst Rocks Good composition and an excellent interpretation of the theme. Unfortunately this site has now been redeveloped and the beautiful flowers are gone. So it's a real example of the influence of man on nature.
	Highly Commended - Jennie Foster Nine Swans A-swimming	Highly Commended - Sally Ferguson Teaching the Children

Junior Wildlife Photography Award

	By the Trent and Toad It was just too close to call! The judges thought both deserved the winning title. The judges liked By the Trent (taken at Shugborough Estate) for its tranquil and idyllic vision of the heart of England.They also liked Toad for it's cheeky look and the excellent and interesting capture on film of a wild species.
Joint Winner - Camilla James By the Trent		Joint Winner - Simon Williams Toad
Highly Commended - Alice Reavey Baby Blue Tit	Highly Commended - Simon Williams Common Blue	Highly Commended - Camilla James Rosebay Willowherbs

Many Thanks!

The WMBP wish to thank all those who sponsored our photography competition, including the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Conservation, DEFRA, Heather Angel, Heritage Lottery Fund, National Trust, RSPB, Sigma, Wildlife Watching Supplies and the Woodland Trust. We would also like to thank Nick Garbutt for all his support, and everyone else who lent a hand!