Continuing a past trend of championing those bits of nature that don't move around much, this shot persuaded me to pick rocks.
The visual effect of this weird geology is truly striking, and unlike organic landscape features, they stay that way all year.
This rare limestone pavement in Cumbria is perfect breeding habitat for species such as the high brown fritillary butterfly; the cracks provide their larvae with ideal shelter through the colder months.
Andy Hay took this great image, browse this and other skilful photography on display at RSPB Images.