‘Poignant’ Image of Frozen Lake Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

“Lake of Ice” by Cristiano Vendramin, which has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award.

Photographer: Cristiano Vendramin/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

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An image of willows reflected in a frozen Italian lake dedicated to a lost friend has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year people’s choice award.

The wintry shot of Santa Croce Lake in northern Italy by Italian photographer Cristiano Vendramin came top in an online vote by more than 31,800 nature and photography enthusiasts from a shortlist of 25 images.