Nature photographers tell how they shot awe-inspiring images

Wexford photographer Declan Roche's 'Let Me Out' — the overall winner in the Love Your Coast 2021 photography competition. Not an easy image to capture, as Declan realls in the accompanying story.
Nature photographers bring incredible dedication both to their craft and to the natural world they capture — as is clearly evident in Love Your Coast 2021.
Below you will find 50 stunning images captured by the finalists in Love Your Coast 2021, the annual photography competitition hosted by Clean Coasts.