Wildlife Photographer of the Year - pictures

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Bubble-jetting emperors by Paul Nicklen (Canada)
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Bubble-jetting emperors by Paul Nicklen (Canada)
Wildlife Photographer of the Year - overall winner
The chaotic underwater world of emperor penguins at the edge of the Ross Sea, Antarctica. This was the image that secured Paul Nicklen the overall title of Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The winners of 18 wildlife photograph categories were announced last night at the Natural History Museum in London.

Bubble-jetting emperors by Paul Nicklen (Canada)
Flight paths by Owen Hearn (UK)
Into the mouth of the caiman by Luciano Candisani (Brazil)
Practice run by Grégoire Bouguereau (France)
Ice matters by Anna Henly (UK)
The real cost by Brent Stirton (South Africa)
Warning night light by Larry Lynch (USA)
Relaxation by Jasper Doest (The Netherlands)
Frozen moment by Paul Nicklen (Canada)

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