BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year winners revealed
Judges impressed by the high quality of the entries.
Three stunning photographs of animals have been selected as the winners of BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023.
The competition, which celebrates the photographic talents of veterinary surgeons, has three categories: ‘Vets at work’; ‘All creatures great and small’; and ‘Happy pets that make us smile.’
The competition, which celebrates the photographic talents of veterinary surgeons, has three categories: ‘Vets at work’; ‘All creatures great and small’; and ‘Happy pets that make us smile.’
Sophie Aylett, a farm animal veterinary surgeon, won the ‘Vets at work’ category with her image ‘#Cotostrumisgold’, which shows a newly-born calf already up and feeding before the veterinary surgeon has finished suturing up the cow following a c-section.
The ‘All creatures great and small’ category was won by veterinary student Katherine Edmundson. Taken at Kwantu Game Reserve in South Africa, her photo, ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’, captures the sight of red-billed oxpeckers hunting for insects on the back of a giraffe.
‘Jumping for Joy’ by small animal practice vet Sam Price won the ‘Happy pets that make us smile’ category. It stars Winnie the dog, who was enjoying a campervan trip to the north coast of Ireland when the photo was taken.
The tough choice of picking the winners belonged to BVA president Malcolm Morely, social media influencer Cat Henstridge (known as Cat the Vet), and iM3 sales manager Sue Emmerton.
Dr Morley said: “We were highly impressed by the quality of the entries in this year’s competition, from the composition of each image to the high standard and crispness of the photos. This competition is an opportunity for our incredible vets to showcase their talents outside of their practice.
Ms Henstridge added: “This has been a really amazing experience, I have been blown away by the entries this year. I have always been proud to be part of this profession, for the hard work vets do each and every day and it has been so special to see the talents they have in their lives outside work. Well done to you all.”
The winners of the first ever BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year People’s Choice award will be announced later this year.
Dr Morley said: “We were highly impressed by the quality of the entries in this year’s competition, from the composition of each image to the high standard and crispness of the photos. This competition is an opportunity for our incredible vets to showcase their talents outside of their practice.
Ms Henstridge added: “This has been a really amazing experience, I have been blown away by the entries this year. I have always been proud to be part of this profession, for the hard work vets do each and every day and it has been so special to see the talents they have in their lives outside work. Well done to you all.”
The winners of the first ever BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year People’s Choice award will be announced later this year.
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