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Outdoor Photographer of the Year - the glorious winning pictures

The winners of the Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, showcasing some of Earth’s most beautiful scenery.

The contest seeks to find the most beautiful and compelling images of landscape, wildlife, nature and adventure.

More than 17,000 photographs were submitted by professional and amateur photographers from 50 countries worldwide.

From desolate snowscapes to wild mountains, the pictures show some of our planet’s most eye-catching wonders.

A portfolio of the best entries is available to buy here.

These are the winners of the competition’s eight categories.