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As the British Wildlife Photography Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary, a retrospective traveling outdoor exhibition has been set up. For the first time, the exhibition will feature all the overall winners, selected category winners, and highly commended images.

For the past decade, the British Wildlife Photography Awards has showcased the most stunning work from talented photographers across the United Kingdom. "This is a unique legacy captured by thousands of dedicated and talented photographers during the last decade, which has reached millions each year through exceptional media coverage," the official web page for the awards reads.

The exhibition opened on September 19 and is currently running until March 2021 as an inventive outdoor show and experience in the Astley Hall park in Chorley, Lancashire. "Visitors can experience these images in a way which has not been done before and enjoy the original perspective of finding an underwater world in the woods and get up close and personal with all creatures great and small within the walled garden," the British Wildlife Photography Awards page reads.

In addition to the outdoor exhibition, an indoor one will also be held from November 10, 2020, at Nature in Art near Gloucester. The future venues for the upcoming exhibitions will be announced once they're confirmed.

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'Balancing Act (Little Owl)', By Ian Watson, 2017

Small owl perched on a weathered wooden post in a sharp animal image from British Wildlife Photography Awards.

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Due to the global pandemic, unfortunately, the competition won't be held for the year 2020. "We have now chosen to defer the next competition to 2021, to ensure the best possible competition is run when it is safe and practical to do so. Meanwhile, we are undertaking the retrospective show to mark ten years of the BWPA—and to look forward to many more," the organizers of the competition explain.

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    'Fox Glance (Red Fox), By Samuel Morris, 2013

    Close-up of a red fox with intense eyes showcasing one of the best animal images from British wildlife photography awards.

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    'Ta Da! (Grey Seal, Halichoerus Grypus)', By Kirsty Andrews, 2018

    Underwater close-up of a playful seal captured in one of the best animal images from British wildlife photography awards

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    'Shy Puffin', By Csaba Tokolyi, 2018

    Close-up of a puffin preening its feathers in a striking animal image from the British wildlife photography awards.

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    'Mute Swan Cygnet In Canal', By Mark Sisson, 2011

    Close-up of a young swan swimming peacefully in water, showcasing detailed animal images from British wildlife photography awards.

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    "I would recommend this exhibition to anyone with an interest in art, photography, wildlife or the outdoors," Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Executive Leader and Executive Member for Resources at Chorley Council, told the media. "The new format this year will see the exhibition moved to an outdoor setting, in the grounds of Astley Hall, Coach House and Park," he continued.

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    'Mystical Mist (Fallow Deer)', By Mark Smith, 2011

    White stag with large antlers standing in natural habitat in a British wildlife photography awards animal image.

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    'Grey Heron Walking On Water, By Andrew Parkinson, 2011

    Heron running on water with wings raised catching a fish, one of the best animal images from British wildlife photography awards

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    'Humble Bumble (Garden Bumblebee)', By Keith Trueman, 2017

    Close-up macro image of a bee's face showcasing detailed textures in British wildlife photography awards animal images.

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    'Great Crested Grebe Courtship', By Andy Rouse, 2016

    Two water birds splashing and interacting in golden light, showcasing stunning animal images from British wildlife photography awards.

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    'Beneath The Kelp Forest (European Lobster)', By Alexander Mustard, 2017

    Underwater scene showing a blue lobster among colorful corals and kelp, British wildlife photography awards animal image.

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    "We are confident that this not only provides a new and exciting way to stage the exhibition; but also makes it a COVID-19-secure event, in the open air and socially distanced," Councillor Peter Wilson said about the exhibition in Chorley. "The exhibition is completely free to all visitors so I encourage everyone to come and check it out; check out Chorley!"

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    'Portuguese Man O’ War', By Charles Hood, 2010

    Close-up of a unique marine animal floating on calm water, featured in British wildlife photography awards images.

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    'Predator And Prey', By Michael Durham, 2016

    Bird of prey capturing a smaller bird in midair, one of the best animal images from British wildlife photography awards.

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    'Waiting For The Next Meal (Cormorant)', By Max More, 2015

    Cormorant bird perched on a rock near dark water, captured in one of the best animal images from British wildlife photography awards.

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    'Autumn Jewels', By Peter Cairns, 2014

    Close-up of a tree covered in moss with vibrant autumn leaves, showcasing British wildlife photography awards quality.

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    'Cuttlefish Eye', By Michael Gallagher, 2013

    Close-up of a marine animal eye showing detailed texture and colors from British Wildlife Photography Awards images.

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