Barclays 2011-12 season Shot of the Season and Photographer of the Season - in pictures
Arsenal v Swansea City 10/09/2011 The Swansea mascot looks fed up not to be included in the huddle before kick off. Tom Jenkins said “It is an honour to have won Barclays 2011/12 Shot of the Season, especially with an image that captures the quirky and fun side of football. I’ve worked hard over the years to capture iconic moments, so it’s great that this has been recognised by the judges.” Jenkins has previously said of the image "[It's] Probably my favourite picture I have shot this year ... It’s unusual but pleasing to be able to get a sweet, soft picture like this at a high-profile Premier League game Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian & ObserverNewcastle United v Stoke City 21/04/2012 A general view of the action, taken using a tilt and shift lens. Owen Humphreys commented: “I’m delighted to receive this award from Barclays. Last season’s Barclays Premier League was one of the best I have witnessed and I feel privileged to have attended some of the best matches and have always tried to capture them in an imaginative way. Football photography continues to be such an important part of the sport, documenting stand-out moments for everyone to enjoy.”Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PANewcastle United v Bolton Wanderers 09/04/2012 Newcastle's Papiss Cisse celebrates after scoringPhotograph: Owen Humphreys/PA
Newcastle United v Chelsea 13/12/2011 Chelsea Manager Andre Villas Boas and his backroom staff celebrates the Blues's second goal during their 3-0 victoryPhotograph: Owen Humphreys/PANewcastle United v Arsenal 13/08/2011 Arsenal's Alex Song, left, and Newcastle United's Shola Ameobi battle for the ball.Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PASunderland v Chelsea 10/09/2011 Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge celebrates after equalising for Chelsea during their 2-1 win over the Black CatsPhotograph: Owen Humphreys/PA
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