Saguaro Twist

Jack Dykinga, USA A band of ancient giants commands the expansive arid landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert National Monument in the US. These emblematic saguaro cacti – up to 200 years old – may tower at more than 12 metres (40 feet) but are very slow-growing, some sprouting upwardly curved branches as they mature. This one allowed me to get right inside its limbs. Nikon D810, 14-24mm f/2.8, 1/3 sec, f/20, ISO64

These images are a selection of finalists to The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 competition, shot on Nikon cameras. The competition is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London, and is open to both professional and amateur...