Alan Dixon's photograph of fox cubs wins Nature Photography Competition

Over a thousand photographs were submitted to the competition, twelve of which were chosen for the 2026 calendar, while 59 highly commended entries will be featured in an exhibition.

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust judges for this competition were wildlife photographer Megan James; photographer and creative director Fiona Burrage; photographer and art director Jimmy King; graphic designer Hannah Moulton; and NWT Youth Forum member Josh Pepper.

This year’s Overall Winner was Alan Dixon, with his photo of fox cubs. Alan patiently observed the cubs from a concealed spot, explaining “The real bonus was that its location was ideal from a lighting point of view - it was lit from the front in the morning and backlit as the sun went down. I spent many hours watching and photographing the cubs and, occasionally, a vixen.”

Judge Fiona Burrage said "What struck me most were those beautifully simple moments that clearly required immense patience and technical skill to capture. As a photographer, I have deep respect for the dedication these images represent, and the way they reveal intimate glimpses of Norfolk's wildlife that most of us would never witness first-hand."

Mycena mushroom with a dreamy background, Bacton, Lydia Taylor*

The judges were impressed by images from young photographers, with their favourite, 22-year-old Nathan Allen’s fox in Great Yarmouth, winning the category with its skilful capturing of the animal’s inquisitive nature. 

Fox chasing squirrels up a tree, Great Yarmouth, Nathan Allen*

New this year was a Mobile Phone Photography category, encouraging those without specialist equipment to share their vision of Norfolk. 

Winner 19-year-old NUA student Lori Coral captivated the judges with her photo of startled pigeons above Norwich Market, capturing a familiar sight in the city.

Startled pigeons take flight. Norwich Market, Lori Coral*

*Please note Alan's, and all the other images in this report have been cropped to fit the Town and Around website specifications. 

However, you can see the uncropped photographs at a free exhibition of the winners and highly commended images will be held at NWT Cley Marshes throughout October - https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2025-10-01-photography-competition-2025-exhibition

The calendar is available to purchase from Norfolk Wildlife Trust visitor centres at Hickling Broad, Holme Dunes and Cley Marshes.

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust Nature Photography Competition will return next year, opening for entries in summer 2026.