11-year-old photographer's incredible moment as a hare stares straight into his lens – his remarkable photo wins a top prize and lands on the front cover of this magazine
Crowned as the winner of a nature treasure hunt and photography competition, the young photography talent proved excellent photographic skills and a keen eye for composition
Eleven-year-old Joseph from Marlborough, UK, has emerged victorious in the Scavenger Hunt photo contest with a striking image of a hare staring directly into the camera lens. Joseph's winning photograph, captured using a 20.4MP APS-C camera and a 150-400mm super telephoto lens, graces the cover of the latest issue of The Week Junior Science+Nature magazine.
The annual 2026 competition, themed "Focus on Nature," left the judges astounded by Joseph's composition and the exceptional eye contact and ear detail of the hare. The winning image is featured in Issue 105 of The Week Junior Science+Nature magazine, which will be on sale from September 11th to October 8th. The magazine can be purchased from September 11th to October 8th.
All winning photographs from the competition will be displayed at the Photography and Videography Show at Excel London from March 13th to 16th, 2027. The contest, open to photographers aged 16 and under, encourages young individuals to explore the natural world, discover hidden treasures, and capture its beauty. Winners and runners-up will showcase their work alongside professional prize-winning images at the exhibition. For further information, visit The Week Junior Science+Nature's website.
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