Portfolio 17

November 2007

Portfolio 17, showcasing all images from the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007, is now published and available from bookshops nationally and internationally. The Portfolio is produced to the highest standards by BBC Books, and is introduced as follows:

“This is one of the most outstanding collections of nature photographs you will find, representing the work of more than 100 professional and amateur photographers from 22 countries. It comprises all the winning and commended photographs from,the 2007 Shell Wildlif Photographer of the Year Competition - the most prestigious event of its kind in the world - selected by an international panel of judges out of 32,300 entries from 78 countries.

The range of subjects and styles is diverse - from abstract nature images to animal behaviour and portraits to environmental reportage. Together they celebrate the splendour, drama and variety of life on Earth. Each is accompanied by a memorable caption that tells the story of how and why the shot was taken.“

Portfolio 17 can be purchased direct from the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 exhibition at the Natural History Museum and from its website, http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/