You won't believe what the 'dancing' subjects are in this photo that's just won a major wildlife award with a decade-old DSLR

Long exposure shot of gnats – looking like dancing around – in a blue tinted forrest with subtle woodland textures .

Wildlife and nature photography often focus on documenting animals and landscapes as we know them – but by embracing a more creative and abstract approach, one photographer has been awarded the Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2025 title.

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards (SNPA) has just announced its winners, with the overall title going to Toby Houlton for a striking long-exposure image. Judge Niall Irvine praised "the highlighted patterns created by the movement," adding that the subtle woodland textures in the background give the image "drama and impact."