December 1, 2014 Read time - 1 minute The results are in! The standard was remarkably high – Paul Goldstein and fellow judge Mark Cawardine spent hours poring over the entries to our Go Wild wildlife photography competition, endlessly debating back and forth which were the very best of this year’s many entries. Eventually, decisions were made. Here are the top 5... Wildlife Photography Winners Simon Van-Orden Simon Van-Orden's Jaguar photograph Simon Van-Orden came in 5th by daring to use a slow shutter speed on a jaguar in the Pantanal. Discover more wildlife in the Pantanal. Anna Gandola Anna Gandola's photograph of a King Penguin Anna Gandola surfed into 4th place with her capture of a King penguin riding the waves in South Georgia. Discover the wildlife of South Georgia. Jackie Freshfield Jackie Freshfield's photograph of a Black-browed albatross Jackie Freshfield swooped into 3rd with her stunning slow-pan of Black-browed albatross. Browse birdwatching wildlife holidays Matt McKean Matt McKean's full-frame bird shot Matt McKean flew into 2nd place with his full-frame bird shot taken at avian rush hour. Discover the best places for birdwatching. Elaine Van-Orden Elaine Van-Orden's photograph of a Jaguar And the winner - Elaine Van-Orden with this beautiful e-Type portrait taken in the Pantanal – Congratulations Elaine! If you'd like the opportunity to take your own wildlife photographs, take a look at our wildlife holidays below.
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