IN PICTURES: Winners Of The Royal Navy Photographic Competition Announced

Dan Rosenbaum was named Royal Navy photographer of the year for his portfolio of imagery from operations all over the world (Picture: Royal Navy).

The Royal Navy has announced the winner of its annual Peregrine Trophy Awards - the senior service's annual photographic competition.

For the past 12 months, photographers have been capturing different aspects of life in the Royal Navy.

The Peregrine Trophy is awarded to the photographic section or unit submitting the best portfolio of six images of service-related subjects.

From submarine operations in the North Pole to the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, they have now been awarded for their work.

Leading Photographer Dan Rosenbaum was named Royal Navy photographer of the year for his portfolio.

A member of the Royal Navy during polar Ice Exercise 18.

He said: “To win an award in the Peregrine Trophy competition is a moment to be proud of in itself but to win photographer of the year, which effectively is the pinnacle of what all photographers aim for, is undoubtedly the proudest moment of my photographic career.

“Given the fierce competition within our branch and the high calibre of photography that my colleagues and friends produce, this award is definitely the hardest fought for.”

LPhot Rosenbaum is now deployed in the Asia Pacific region with HMS Argyll.

A member of the Marine Engineering department on HMS Trenchant.

This year the awards were judged by Jane Sherwood of Getty Images, Thomas Newton of Sky News, Lee Durant of the BBC, Stuart McKenzie of the BBC, Nicholas Horne of Great State, Defence Imagery picture editor Panay Triantafillides, and freelance photographer Adam Sorenson.

Warrant Officer Class 1 Nathan Dua, the Royal Navy’s most senior photographer, said: “As technology and photographic practices get better every year, the quality and commitment of our talented photographers improve as well.

“I am always blown away by the standard of imagery achieved by the men and women of the Royal Navy’s photographic branch, and this year is no exception. I am proud of every entry in this year’s photographic competition.”

Friends and families and friends lined a packed jetty in Portsmouth for the homecoming of HMS Daring.

The Peregrine Trophy dates back to 1962, taking its name from HMS Peregrine, a Royal Naval Air Station where photographic training once took place.

It was originally awarded to an individual photographer judged to have taken the best photograph during the preceding year. 

A Merlin helicopter from 829 NAS conducting winch operations on the flight deck of HMS St Albans.

The trophy was first won by Naval Airman Nick Gosney from HMS Seahawk, with a close up of a Wren with puffed out cheeks playing in the volunteer band at RNAS Culdrose.

In 1963, the Peregrine Trophy award grew and was awarded for six photographs in the categories of HM Ships, RN aircraft, trade activities, ceremonial, recreational activities and a free open subject. 

A Merlin Mk3A helicopter of 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) operating from Bardufoss during Exercise Nordic Eagle.

This year's winners are:

• Commandant General Royal Marines Prize: Fleet Regional Photographic Unit North
• Best Maritime Image: Leading Photographer Ken Gaunt
• Maritime Air Prize: Leading Photographer Kyle Heller
• Global Operations: Petty Officer Photographer Aaron Hoare
• Royal Navy Photographer of the Year: Leading Photographer Dan Rosenbaum
• RNRMC Family and Friends: Leading Photographer Guy Pool
• Best Professional image In Show: Petty Officer Photographer Aaron Hoare
• The People's Choice Award: Petty Officer Photographer Si Ethell
• Spirit of Diversity Award: Petty Officer Photographer Owen Cooban
• Engineering Excellence Award: Petty Officer Photographer Aaron Hoare
• RN Amateur Photographer of the Year: Able Seaman Conor Alnwick
• Amateur Maritime Image Award: Petty Officer Lee Blease
• RN Amateur Open Category Award: Lance Corporal James Clarke
• Sea Cadet Amateur Open Category: Able Cadet Thompson
• Best Student Award: Leading Photographer Alex Ceolin
• RN Short-Form Digital Storytelling Video Award: Leading Photographer Sam Seeley
• RN Video Production Award: Leading Photographer Sam Seeley

All photo entries can be seen online.