21 Jaw-Dropping Wildlife Shots That Won Big At The British Wildlife Photography Awards

The winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 have been announced, and this year’s top prize went to Paul Hobson for his striking image of a toad swimming across a woodland reflection, captured from a pond-floor perspective in Sheffield, England. Out of more than 12,000 entries from both amateur and professional photographers competing for the £3,500 grand prize, Hobson’s shot stood out for its unique perspective and captivating composition. The Young British Wildlife Photographer