Always some stunning pictures in this annual show currently at the Natural History Museum until April 29 2007.

From vivid, colourful landscapes to intimate portraits of animal behaviour, the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition offers an extraordinary insight into the beauty, drama and diversity of the natural world.

This year's exhibition of award-winners, the competition's twenty-third, showcases the most accomplished and creative images from more than 18,000 submitted by photographers world wide.

I think a subset normally comes to Liverpool later, hope so. Take a look at the online gallery

Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2006