Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 announced
From the murky depths of the Indian Ocean to the lush forest canopy of Uganda’s Kibale National Park, travel the world this winter at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year
GRAND TITLE WINNER 2017, YOUNG WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Photographer Daniël met Caco in the forest of Odzala National Park in the Republic of Congo. Caco can be seen feasting on a fleshy African breadfruit. He is about nine years old and preparing to leave his family. He is putting on muscle, becoming a little too bold and will soon become a solitary silverback.
Canon 6D Sigma 50 - 500mm f4.5 - 6.3 lens at 500mm; 1/30 sec at f6.3; ISO 800.
Nelson is also the 2017 winner of the 15-17 years old category.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London
