James Cutmore
Group visual editor for BBC Countryfile, BBC Wildlife and BBC Science Focus
James Cutmore is the group visual editor for BBC Countryfile, BBC Wildlife and BBC Science Focus Magazine. He has worked as a picture editor for over two decades, telling compelling science and nature stories through the use of striking imagery.
Recent articles by James Cutmore
11 astounding images that show nature at its most powerful, beautiful and heartbreaking
Impossibly cute sloths and a colossal swarm of mayflies amongst 27 winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year awards
The winners of this year's Close-up Photographer of the Year have been announced, with the photographer Ross Gudgeon scooping the top prize with their entry 'Fractal Forest', showing cauliflower soft coral in exquisite detail. Named for its characteristic cauliflower-like appearance, this species of coral has numerous small, bump-like polyps that give it a distinctive texture. The international competition attracted more than 12,000 entries from 63 countries, skillfully judged by 22 expert photographers, naturalists and editors. The judges selected winners and the Top 100 images across 11 categories. Co-founder Tracy Calder noted: "This was the toughest competition yet. The winning image
25 astounding images from the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
Capture the Atlas share their favourite images of the aurora borealis and aurora australis from 2025.
25 majestic images from Landscape Photographer of the Year 2025
Stormy skies, violent volcanoes and sublime mountains all feature in 2025's round-up of incredible landscape images.
25 spectacular images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025
The winning images of the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed.
