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GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2020: Take a look

hare-in-a-field.Peter Lindel/GDT Nature Photographer of the Year

This beautiful picture of a hare was taken by photographer Peter Lindel in his hometown of Dortmund, in Germany. He came first in the Mammals category and won the overall prize in the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2020 competition. More than 5,000 pictures were sent in to the competition to be judged.

birds-in-flight.Flurin Leugger/GDT Nature Photographer of the Year

The entries were split into seven different categories: Birds, Mammals, Other Animals, Plants & Fungi, Landscapes, Nature's Studio, and Water. This image taken by Flurin Leugger captures the moment a wild coyote startled a flock of geese! It won the top prize in the 'Birds' category.

crocodile-hiding-in-mud.Jens Cullmann/GDT Nature Photographer of the Year

This incredible picture of a cheeky crocodile hiding in mud came first in the 'Other Animals' category. It was taken by Jens Cullmann.

forest.Radomir Jakubowski/GDT Nature Photographer

This picture called 'New life in a dead forest' came first in the 'Plants & Fungi' category.

field-with-a-tree.Benjamin Waldmann/GDT Nature Photographer

This magical picture of a tree in the mist was taken by Benjamin Waldmann, and won first place in the 'Landscapes' category.

blackbird-in-a-tree.Jan Piecha/GDT Nature Photographer of the Year

This winning image from the 'Nature's Studio' category shows a blackbird singing in a tree. It was taken by photographer Jan Piecha.

waterfalls.Britta Strack/GDT Nature Photographer of the Year

This amazing picture won the top spot in the new 'Water' category and was taken by Britta Strack. It shows the Hraunfossar waterfalls in Iceland.

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