Wild Animals in their Environment (in colour)

Thank you to everyone who entered this contest! There were so many wonderful images it was difficult to judge, however this landscape is a standout. The photographer has beautifully captured the environment where the moose live. From the muted sunset colors, to the mountains, to the lush meadow, it depicts how these amazing animals live. Congratulations on 1st Place in 'Wild Animals in their Environment'!

There were many wonderful images of safari wildlife, and this scene of a giraffe surveying its domain is well done. It portrays an understanding of the environment where they live beautifully and the sunset lighting is soft. Beautiful capture of the environment!

A beautiful landscape in the Peak District captures the home for these majestic red deer. The fog gives the scene a dream like feel and the deer do not seem fearful of any nearby humans. The tree perfectly offsets the animals making it a balanced composition. Well done!

There is a bit of serendipity in this image as all the elements came together to produce such a peaceful scene. The fog and rising sun creates a softly lit and colorful background for the heron that is poised for another day of fishing. Lovely!

Cheetahs are amazing animals and this one sitting on top of a termite mound is poised for a hunt. The composition is well done, with the cheetah looking across the expanse of the savannah in an attempt to locate prey. The colors of the stormy sky are juxtaposed with the warm grasses, and it is easy to see how the cheetah blends in while hunting.