UK Picture Editors' Guild honours photographers

A girl watching the opening ceremony. Credit: UK Picture Editor's Guild

The Picture Editors’ Guild fourth annual Awards honoured several Olympics and Paralympics photographs.

Thousands of photos were viewed, and judged by experienced picture editors to select the greatest images of the year.

The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge celebrate a British success. Credit: UK Picture Editor's Guild
Jessica Ennis crossing the finish line. Credit: UK Picture Editor's Guild
David Weir clinches one of his four golds. Credit: UK Picture Editor's Guild
A gymnast in action. Credit: UK Picture Editor's Guild
One of the faces of the Paralympics, Oscar Pistorius. Credit: UK Picture Editor's Guild
It all goes wrong in the weightlifting arena. Credit: UK Picture Editor's Guild
Running past the Olympic flame. Credit: UK Picture Editor's Guild