WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2014

Gug jumping with excitement on the steps of the Natural History Museum in London
Gug jumping with excitement on the steps of the Natural History Museum in London

Gug is excited to announce his image “Silver Streak” was one of the six finalists for the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014. Gug’s winning shot was on display at the British Museum of Natural History and will travel around the world with the rest of the award winning images.

Gug's image Silver Streak in the WPOY Book
Gug’s image Silver Streak in the WPOY Book

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