
Amazing photographs taken by Royal Navy photographers give a glimpse into the daily work carried out by members of the force.

From Royal Marines practicing alongside the Navy in embarkation drills to emotional homecomings after a voyage at sea these images released by the Ministry of Defense show every aspect of life in the Navy.

Also included are incredible images showing 45 Commando with their counterparts from Turkey, Denmark, Peru and the USA during the three-week training exercise Angel Thunder.

All of the photos were entered in an annual photography competition and show intimate moments, quick decision making and also highlight the close bonds of friendship between those who serve.

Royal navy photographers such as LPhot Dan Rosenbaum, LPhot Guy Pool and LPhot Will Haigh are just some of those who made it to the final selection process and whose work has been celebrated.

Engineers and chefs have also been captured in candid moments by the skilled photographers giving a rare insight into the daily events on-board a ship.

North Pole expeditions and flight deck operations on board HMS Queen Elizabeth are also included in this stunning collection of high quality photography.

HMS Monmouth's Royal Marines and Royal Navy Boarding Team are seen conducting embarkation drills, taken by LPhot Dan Rosenbaum which is part of the winning portfolio in the Canon Royal Navy Photographer of the year award

Smiling Archie Lancashire, aged five, with his mother Abbie-Leigh Waller and uncle Seaman Specialist Callum Waller, taken by LPhot Guy Pool. The sweet image won the Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity Award in the annual competition

Personnel from 45 Commando with their counterparts from Turkey, Denmark, Peru and the USA during the three-week training exercise called Angel Thunder. The picture was taken by LPhot Will Haigh and is part of the winning Wex Commandant General Royal Marines portfolio

Four men in 45 Commando are seen taking part in recovery exercise Angel Thunder and appear to be following orders from the man in the centre, pointing towards the camera. This image was also taken by LPhot Will Haigh during the three-week training event

Two members of the Navy can be seen working underneath the Merlin Mk3 from 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), as part of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) training. The helicopter is mainly used by The Royal Marines. The beautiful image was taken by LPhot Kyle Heller

PO(SEA) Scott Campbell can be seen giving orders as HMS Queen Elizabeth conducts trial RAS approaches with RFA Tidespring. This was taken by LPhot Dan Rosenbaum. The ship is an aircraft carrier and measures more than 280m in length

HMS Queen Elizabeth is pictured returning to Portsmouth from sea trials with smaller boats around her. The photo was taken by AB Conor Culwick and is one of the winners of the Locheed Martin Amateur Open award. The ship is one of the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy

Members of 45 Commando drop down from a helicopter while others hold the ropes during Exercise Angel Thunder. The moment was captured by LPhot Will Haigh and is part of the winning Wex Commandant General Royal Marines portfolio

Royal Marines of 45 Commando run across a road as a tank approaches in the foggy distance. They are seen working alongside the United States Marines to take an objective during Exercise Bold Alligator in 2017. The photograph was taken by LPhot Will Haigh

A member of the Royal Navy during polar Ice Exercise 18 poses for the camera, showing his icy coat and beard. This picture was taken by PO Arron Hoare, which has won the Nikon Best Image in Show Award

A close up shot of Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant in the North Pole during polar Ice Exercise 18 (ICEX) also made the winning portfolio for the WEX Peregrine Trophy Award. It was also taken by PO Arron Hoare. The exercise was designed to test submariners' skills in operating under the thick Arctic ice cap

A rugby match between HM Naval Base Portsmouth and HM Naval Base Clyde, taken by AB Conor Culwick, shows members of the Navy enjoying some down time. This is one of the winners of the Locheed Martin Amateur Open award

AB(WS) Aspen Mbabazi is photographed taking part in an air defence exercise where personnel were closed up on the Bridge and in the Operations Room. The picture was taken by LPhot Dan Rosenbaum

The striking silhouette of a sailor lowering the Jack Flag during Sunset on HMS Sutherland was taken by LPhot Dan Rosenbaum on board the ship. HMS Sutherland was launched in 1996 and is the 13th of the 16 Type 23 frigates to be built

This candid image of a member of the Marine Engieering department on HMS Trenchant was taken by PO Arron Hoare. It has has won the NSSL Engineering Excellence Award. HMS Trenchant is a Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarine

Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant after breaking through the metre-thick ice of the North Pole with two US submarines, during polar Ice Exercise 18 (ICEX). Multiple people can be seen exploring the ice and standing on top of the submarine. It was taken by PO Arron Hoare

Able Seaman Michael Lynton stands guard at Windsor Castle with a look of complete concentration on his face, taken by PO Arron Hoare, which is part of the winning portfolio for the WEX Peregrine Trophy Award. The award is for the most eye-catching, powerful imagery that can be used by the Royal Navy to document their operations

Yankee Company on patrol can be seen planning their next move in this black and white image taken by PO Arron Hoare. It is part of the winning portfolio for the WEX Peregrine Trophy Award

Wildcat and Merlin Mk 3 Helicopters from 845 and 847 Naval Air Squadron, of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting deck landing and winching practice, taken by LPhot Kyle Heller, which has won the MediaLogix Maritime Air Prize

An unusual sailor is shown in this image. The stick man Jack views the Royal Navy recruitment page while having a break from physical work. The photo was takne by LPhot Alex Ceolin, and it has won the Colour Confidence Student Award

A man prepares to exit the Merlin Mk3A helicopter of 845 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) operating from Bardufoss during Exercise Nordic Eagle. The image was taken by PO(Phot) Si Ethell, which has won the Adobe Peoples Choice Award

Royal Navy frigate HMS Portland, returning to Plymouth after a highly successful nine-month deployment that has taken her two thirds of the way around the world, taken by AB Robert Oates, which has won the Fuji Best Maritime image award

A Marine Cadet drummer concentrates on his job during a parade, taken by Cadet Thomason, which has won the Sea Cadet Award in the Royal Navy's annual photographic competition

A Marine looks on as two boats take to the water. The Royal Marines were testing amphibioius capability on RFA Lyme Bay, taken by LCpl James Clarke, which is one of the winners of the Lockheed Martin Amateur Open award