Images showcased in Wild Mann Nature Photography Exhibition

‘Delicate Trap’, ‘Damp Damsel’ and ‘Tasty Morsel’ are just a few names of the images featured in Wild Mann Nature Photographer, the latest exhibition at the Manx Museum, opening on Saturday, April 27.  

Captured by photography enthusiasts who entered Manx National Heritage’s Wild Mann Nature Photography Competition, the exhibition features over 50 inspiring photographs showcasing the Isle of Man’s wildlife and natural environment.  

The competition attracted over 200 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels.

Entries were judged on their creativity, originality and technical excellence by a panel of photography, art and wildlife experts.  

Wild Mann Nature Photography Competition

Laura McCoy, Manx National Heritage Curator for Natural History said, “What most impressed the panel was the beauty, behaviours and diverse range of species found in our island biosphere, captured perfectly on camera”. 

Paul Bromley’s stunning photograph of a Short-eared Owl triumphed as the overall winner. 

Captioned, ‘I can see you!’, the outstanding photograph was captured on a late September evening at Castletown Golf Course when five Short-eared Owls flew in off the sea.

Any concealment failed to fool them, with their piercing eyes following the photographer’s every move.

Competition judge, Dr Jeremy Paul said: “To get a decent photo of a Short-eared Owl is hard enough, but to capture an image such as this is simply amazing. Totally perfect – the sort of image that most wildlife photographers can only dream about”.

Prints and cards of all the images can be ordered at www.magnoliabox.com/collections/manx-national-heritage-wild-mann.

The exhibition opens to coincide with the start of Manx Wildlife Week, a week-long celebration of the Isle of Man’s natural environment, which takes place at venues across the Isle of Man from April 27 to May 5. 

The exhibition will remain on display at the Museum until Sunday, June 23. Admission to the Manx Museum is free, with donations welcome. 

Find out more at www.manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on.