PetaPixel - The Winners of the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition
Edited by ip_lepat at 13-9-2022 03:55 AMPetaPixel - The Winners of the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition
- JARON SCHNEIDER
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ROCK PTARMIGAN FLIGHT
Erlend Haarberg, Norway
GOLD AWARD WINNER AND BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.
The Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 competition have been announced, with top honors awarded to Norwegian photographer Erlend Haarberg for his photo of a rock ptarmigan in winter plumage taking flight above snow-covered mountains.
Bird Photographer of the Year says it has conservation at its heart. This year, the competition donated more than £5,000 to partner charity Birds on the Brink, which provides vital funding to grass-roots bird conservation projects around the world.
The competition sees entries from all over the world, and this year more than 20,000 images were submitted for a chance to win the title of Bird Photographer of the Year and take home a £5,000 grand prize (about $5,789).
Norwegian photographer Erlend Haarberg’s photo (above) which depicts a rock ptarmigan flying above a mountainous winter scene in Tysforden, Norway was declared the grand prize winner. The photo also won Gold in the Birds in the Environment category.
“High up in the mountains, the wind, snow and cold maintain the iron grip of winter for many months on end. This is where Rock Ptarmigan thrive in an endless white landscape,” says Haarberg. “On this particular winter’s day, I was on my way to a mountain top. I had almost reached the summit when I spotted some ptarmigan tracks in the snow. Soon a bird took flight, with the dramatic backdrop showing what a harsh environment this bird calls home.”
The Young Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 was awarded to 17-year-old Swiss photographer Levi Fitze for his image of a dunlin struggling against a sandstorm.
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FACING THE STORM
Levi Fitze, Switzerland GOLD AWARD WINNER AND YOUNG BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.
Below are all of the winning images across eight categories: Best Portrait, Birds in the Environment, Attention to Detail, Bird Behaviour, Birds in Flight, Black and White, Urban Birds, and Creative Imagery.
Best Portrait
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STRUT PERFORMER
Ly Dang, United States of America
GOLD AWARD WINNER.
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PUFFIN LOVE
Brad James, Canada
SILVER AWARD WINNER.
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THE DOTING COUPLE
Richard Flack, South Africa.
BRONZE AWARD WINNER.
Birds in the Environment
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KALEIDOSCOPE
Paul Mckenzie, Ireland.
SILVER AWARD WINNER.
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FREE AS A BIRD
Mario Suarez Porras, Spain
BRONZE AWARD WINNER. Attention to Detail
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SLEEPING BEAUTY
Andy Pollard, Falkland Islands
GOLD AWARD WINNER.
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CRAZY
Isabella Chowra, Sweden
SILVER AWARD WINNER.
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BEADS OF DIAMONDS
Sue Dougherty, United States of America
BRONZE AWARD WINNER. Bird Behaviour
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DUELING ON THE LEK
Peter Ismert, United States of America
GOLD AWARD WINNER.
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GUILLEMOT SWIMMERS
Henley Spiers, United Kingdom
SILVER AWARD WINNER.
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WAXWING SILHOUETTE
Simon d’Entremont, Canada
BRONZE AWARD WINNER. Birds in Flight
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SILO MURAL
Raoul Slater, Australia
GOLD AWARD WINNER.
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STARLING AT NIGHT
Mark Williams, United Kingdom
SILVER AWARD WINNER.
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SCHALOW’S TURACO
Aaron Baggenstos, United States of America
BRONZE AWARD WINNER. Black and White
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BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
Henley Spiers, United Kingdom
GOLD AWARD WINNER.
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THE GUARDIAN OF MORDOR
Paweł Smolik, Poland
SILVER AWARD WINNER
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WINTER SWANS
Tomasz Sczansny, Poland
BRONZE AWARD WINNER. Urban Birds
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OVER THE CITY
Ammar Alsayed Ahmed, United Arab Emirates
GOLD AWARD WINNER.
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GONZO
Laszlo Potozky, Romania
SILVER AWARD WINNER.
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THE OWLET AND THE DUMP
Kerry Wu, United States of America
BRONZE AWARD WINNER. Creative Imagery
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VAN GOGH’S STORKS
Petro Katerynych, Ukraine
GOLD AWARD WINNER.
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FISHY BUSINESS
Janine Lee, United Kingdom
SILVER AWARD WINNER.
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SANDHILL CRANE FLIGHT TEAM AIR SHOW
Wei Lian, United States of America
BRONZE AWARD WINNER.
To see all the entries and read descriptions of the photos, be sure to check out the competition website.
Image credits: All photos individually credited and provided courtesy of the Bird Photographer of the Year competition.
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