A spectacular image of birds hunting in the waters off the Shetland Islands has been named the winner of the World Nature Photography Awards' grand prize.
The photograph, taken by Tracey Lund from the UK, was selected from a pool of entries from across six continents.
The image features two gannets capturing a fish.
“Our winners never fail to take our breath away with their stunning images,” Adrian Dinsdale, co-founder of the WNPAs, said.
Other entries can be found on the WNPA's website: www.worldnaturephotographyawards.com
Award-winning wildlife photographer on getting the perfect shot
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Hermis Haridas, who lives in Dubai, is a renowned nature and wildlife photographer who has scooped international awards for his bird snaps at Al Qudra Lakes. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
As well as running a photography lodge in Kenya, which supports the local community and school, Mr Maridas also leads photography exhibitions in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
His selfie with a cheetah. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
A cheetah in the Masai Mara, Kenya. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
Mr Haridas swapped the office for the Dubai desert, with gazelles, Arabian oryx and native birds now his colleagues. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Brown bear and cub in Kamchatka, Russia. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
Mr Haridas originally tried photography as part of a weekly meet-up group, tagging along without a camera of his own. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Little Owl in Dubai. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
Amur Leopard in Russia. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
During a typical evening session, Mr Haridas tracks Arabian oryx in pursuit of the perfect sunset shot. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Lion in the Masai Mara. Photo: Hermis Haridas
