SUMMARY
Fifteen-year-old Jack Crockford has won the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 in the 12-14 Years category. His winning photograph, titled 'Acrobatic Hobby,' captures a Eurasian hobby in the precise moment it snatches prey from the air. Crockford achieved this shot using a Nikon D500 DSLR and a super-telephoto lens, demonstrating that advanced timing and patience can yield award-winning results even with older professional equipment. The image showcases the bird's agility in catching insects and small birds mid-flight.
TAKEAWAYS
15-year-old Jack Crockford won the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026.
The winning image features a Eurasian hobby catching prey mid-air.
The shot was captured using a Nikon D500 DSLR and a telephoto lens.
The award highlights the importance of timing and patience in wildlife photography.