Natural World
Natural World Shortlist

After over a year of image submissions and with nearly £1,700 raised for MacMillian Cancer Support we have shortlisted the images in the Natural World category.
The images will soon be put forward for judging with a selection of the best shortlisted images appearing in our forthcoming book “Life is a Bed of Roses”.
If you have images in the shortlist then please send us high resolution images for the book via EMAIL. Please make sure they are printable quality – 300 dpi
Leaf & seed study
The leaf will fall soon and pass into the ground. It’s job though is done and the seed has been nourished. Life will go on.
Image by J. Glenn Bauer
On the Wings of Faith
This photograph was taken at the Montreal Botanical Gardens shortly after a dear friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. I took this with her in mind because she has a great love of butterflies. They symbolize transformation, resurrection… and faith.
Image by Suzanne Mandla
Waterfall
A waterfall that fell directly on to a Somerset beach. I wanted to give the feeling of being right underneath it!
Image by Laurence Jones
Lanzarote
Lava fields at the Montañas del Fuego (Fire Mountains) in the Timanfaya National Park,
Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
Image by Laurence Jones
Giraffes
This picture was taken using a very simple digital camera and yet it is still one of my favorites due to the composition and the puzzle it gives the eye. Nature is beautiful.
Image by Hayley Child
Castle Sunshine
The spring sunshine was so cartoon like it created a wonderful flare.
Image by Michelle Bean
Swan lake
Nonchalant swans, waiting for the bread to be thrown, on a winter’s morning
Image by Francesca Jones























