Wednesday, 6 March 2024

RSPCA photography awards shortlist announced: Adorable snaps of animals taken by Britain's youngest photographers include a curious horse and some mischievous dogs

 Adorable snaps of animals taken by Britain's best young nature photographers have been shortlisted for awards in an RSCPA competition - with one nominee aged just six.

Fourteen animal images of pets and farm animals have been shortlisted and the winner will be decided by votes cast online by the public.

The cute and funny images show pets and farm animals encountered by the children, including snaps of Highland cows, pet cats and dogs - and even an alpaca.

Other entries include snaps of Charlie the rescue cockerel from 14-year-old Rebekah Welby and Susie the nosy pony by Eilidh Shannon, aged 12.

The youngest to be featured on the shortlist is 6-year-old Alfie Woodfine from Berkshire, who captured the snap of his gorgeous puppy Petal after she fell asleep amongst her teddies.

Britain's best young nature photographers are up for prizes at the RSPCA awards, with voting now open to the public. Pictured: Yawning Cat - by Yiyi Poulopoulou, 15, from Cheshire

Britain's best young nature photographers are up for prizes at the RSPCA awards, with voting now open to the public. Pictured: Yawning Cat - by Yiyi Poulopoulou, 15, from Cheshire

Jumping jacks! Pepper and Mabel - the 'leap frogs' taken by 18-year-old Sophie Green from Northumberland

Jumping jacks! Pepper and Mabel - the 'leap frogs' taken by 18-year-old Sophie Green from Northumberland

Feline sleepy: Maine Coon cat Jack by Bella Pharo, 13, from London

Feline sleepy: Maine Coon cat Jack by Bella Pharo, 13, from London

Emma Narkevic, 13, lives in Kent, and was shortlisted for her entry - a Highland cow enjoying a leafy snack.

'This image is very funny as you realise that animals, such as this cow, have characters just like people,' she said.

'Even cows can enjoy having a little snack and I am very grateful for capturing this because, even though I was trying to get a serious and beautiful sight of an animal, you can get a hysterical and goofy side which made my day!'

The People's Choice Award is now open for voting and member of the public can choose their favourite photos, with the winner receiving £100 worth of Amazon vouchers and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.

Voting closes on 12 March, with the winner set to be announced on 14 March.

Up close and personal: Suzie the nosy Dartmoor pony by Eilidh Shannon, 12, from Aberdeenshire

Up close and personal: Suzie the nosy Dartmoor pony by Eilidh Shannon, 12, from Aberdeenshire

It's a bug's life: A macro photo of a bug in astonishing detail by Erin Shepherd, 17, from Nottinghamshire

It's a bug's life: A macro photo of a bug in astonishing detail by Erin Shepherd, 17, from Nottinghamshire

Cow wow! Emma Narkevic, 13, lives in Kent, and was shortlisted for her entry - a Highland cow enjoying a leafy snack

Cow wow! Emma Narkevic, 13, lives in Kent, and was shortlisted for her entry - a Highland cow enjoying a leafy snack

Alpacas Under The Viaduct by Corina Southern, 13, from Greater Manchester

Alpacas Under The Viaduct by Corina Southern, 13, from Greater Manchester

Other entries include snaps of Charlie the rescue cockerel from 14-year-old Rebekah Welby

Other entries include snaps of Charlie the rescue cockerel from 14-year-old Rebekah Welby

Diggity dog: Lexie the dog by Eilidh Shannon, 12, from Aberdeenshire

Diggity dog: Lexie the dog by Eilidh Shannon, 12, from Aberdeenshire

How rude! Lexie the dog sticks her tongue out, as taken by Eilidh from Aberdeenshire

How rude! Lexie the dog sticks her tongue out, as taken by Eilidh from Aberdeenshire

Parkour: Pepper the dog by Sophie Green, 18, from Northumberland

Parkour: Pepper the dog by Sophie Green, 18, from Northumberland

The youngest to be featured on the shortlist is 6-year-old Alfie Woodfine from Berkshire, who captured the snap of his gorgeous puppy Petal after she fell asleep amongst her teddies

The youngest to be featured on the shortlist is 6-year-old Alfie Woodfine from Berkshire, who captured the snap of his gorgeous puppy Petal after she fell asleep amongst her teddies

Shake It Off: Marley the dog by Violet Brown, 12, from Sussex

Shake It Off: Marley the dog by Violet Brown, 12, from Sussex

Dreamy Dalmatian: Rupert the Dalmatian is snapped snoozing on the sofa by Lily Logan, 13, from East Yorkshire

Dreamy Dalmatian: Rupert the Dalmatian is snapped snoozing on the sofa by Lily Logan, 13, from East Yorkshire

RSPCA photographer and awards judge, Andrew Forsyth, said: 'We love this part of the awards as it gives the public the chance to get involved and pick their favourite photo.

'We've got some funny, sweet and stunning photos shortlisted and we're excited to share them. I can't wait to see the winning photo!

'The photos shortlisted for the People's Choice Award this year showcase some incredibly feel-good images and a range of animals from pets, farm animals to insects.

'This is a fantastic selection that is bound to make you laugh and say 'aww' out loud - so please get voting!'


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