Towering Storm by Nigel Hodson
Voters were swept away by this enthralling scene of a monster wave rising up against the harbour wall in Porthcawl. The power of nature is made apparent by the huddled little figures of humans in the foreground. It’s a striking image that’s bursting with drama.
Second place: Owl on the Prowl by Ron Baber
A stunning shot of a short-eared owl in flight, capturing its focused gaze and powerful wingbeat.