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Landscape photographer of the year - the winners

These are the spectacular winners of the 2016 Landscape Photographer of the Year awards.

Dramatic coastal views, busy city-scapes and glorious countryside vistas were all recognised by the judges, who were looking for photographs that capture the UK’s rich and diverse landscapes.

A picture of a frantic storm of swallows on the Brighton seafront, taken by photographer Matthew Cattell, was crowned the overall winner.

Charlie Waite, the founder of the Awards, said: “The sense of movement is palpable in Matthew’s photograph and you really feel what it would have been like to stand beside him.

“The starlings seem to be swirling around the iconic remains of Brighton’s West Pier in a manner reminiscent of the tornado in the Wizard of Oz.”

The Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards are held in association with VisitBritain.

Winning entries will be displayed on the Balcony of London Waterloo from 21st November 2016 - 5th February 2017.

The Awards book, Landscape Photographer of the Year: Collection 10 (AA Publishing) is available now.