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Eastern Calligrapher Hoverfly
The Eastern Calligrapher Hoverfly (Toxomerus geminatus) rests on a leaf in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 10, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Eastern Flower Fly
The Eastern Flower Fly (Syrphus knabi) rests on a leaf in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Eastern Flower Fly
The Eastern Flower Fly (Syrphus knabi) rests on a leaf in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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12-year-old becomes youngest Royal Photographic Society member to gain a distinction, Britain - 25 Oct 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Sam Kaye / Rex Features (1480340i)
12-Year-Old Sam Is Top Snapper
A 12-year-old schoolboy has become the youngest ever member of the Royal Photographic Society to gain a distinction - after submitting a series of stunning wildlife photos.
Fellows of the world's oldest photographic society were shocked to discover Sam Kaye was still at school after they judged his work anonymously and awarded him the huge honour.
Sam, who started taking photos when he was just six, beat hundreds of photographers from all over the world, to become a licentiate of the esteemed society.
He can now write the letters LRPS - Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society - after his name.
"It is an excellent achievement for someone so young," said Stuart Blake, from the Royal Photographic Society (RPS).
"We have people who are much older apply for the title and do not come anywhere near the standard required.
"The level of competence needed has increased considerably over the years, so he has done remarkably well."
The RPS was founded in 1853 and has more than 10,500 members worldwide.
Members can apply for a distinction by submitting 10 photos, which are then judged anonymously. Last year only two thirds of those who applied were successful.
Sam, who particularly enjoys taking photos of animals and nature, built up his portfolio while on holiday in South Africa.
His amazing images include a close-up of a fox in the grass, a cheetah hunting, a hippo enjoying a cool bath and an owl perched in a tree.
Other photos show a lion and lioness fighting, a bright blue kingfisher, a water vole peeking out of the stream and an elephant with a twisty trunk.
"I'm extremely proud of him. He's had a camera since he was six and he's just got better and better," said mum Su.
"We took a trip to South Africa last year and he got some great shots that I wish I'd ta...
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