Stunning photo of stag crossing the road in snow by Peak District photographer Villager Jim selected for national award

By Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
Published 22nd Dec 2023, 15:12 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2023, 15:12 BST
A stunning stag crossing a road coevred in snow captured by Villager Jim has been named the SWNS 2023 press photo of the year.A stunning stag crossing a road coevred in snow captured by Villager Jim has been named the SWNS 2023 press photo of the year.
A stunning stag crossing a road coevred in snow captured by Villager Jim has been named the SWNS 2023 press photo of the year.
A stunning image by well-known Peak District photographer Villager Jim has been selected for the SWNS 2023 Press photo of the year award.

Dubbed the ‘Banksy of the photography world’ Villager Jim has been nominated for the award for his viral shot of a lone stag crossing a road covered in snow.

Villager Jim said: “I’m so excited and chuffed to bits.”

SWNS newswire has presented the 100 most compelling images they have run, chosen by our picture editors with the winning image set to be crowned 'SWNS Picture of the Year 2023'.

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