Common Starling | Daniel Biber
Overall winner
2017
Overall Winner
Winner
Overall winner
2017
Overall Winner
Winner
Common Starling | Daniel Biber
«In the northeast of Spain, hundreds of thousands of Common Starlings gather at nighttime to sleep. While I was watching this spectacle, the billowing flock suddenly took the shape of a huge flying bird. What luck!»
Daniel Biber,
I started taking pictures in the early eighties using analogue formats such as slide and black-and-white film, focussing mainly on landscape photography. It was not until my transition to digital in 2008 that I became more interested in animal photography, and birds in particular. I have always stayed true to my analogue roots, by the way – a good picture should be created while taking the shot, and not afterwards at the computer. That is why I keep image processing to a minimum. My photos have gained recognition in national and international competitions.
I started taking pictures in the early eighties using analogue formats such as slide and black-and-white film, focussing mainly on landscape photography. It was not until my transition to digital in 2008 that I became more interested in animal photography, and birds in particular. I have always stayed true to my analogue roots, by the way – a good picture should be created while taking the shot, and not afterwards at the computer. That is why I keep image processing to a minimum. My photos have gained recognition in national and international competitions.
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
17–40 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/10
ISO 800
17–40 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/10
ISO 800
European Robin | Folkert Christoffers
General
2017
1
1st place
General
2017
1
1st place
European Robin | Folkert Christoffers
«I photographed this European Robin while walking in the woods. The scene appealed to me because the colours of the bird’s plumage harmonise so well with the foliage, the moss and the mushrooms.»
Folkert Christoffers,
I was born on 3 January 1962 in Aurich/East Friesland, where I still live today. Many of my photos are taken in my own garden or in the surroundings of my native East Friesland. Growing up in the country, I have always been close to animals and have taken a particular interest in our native bird life. I look after 70 nest boxes for Western Barn Owls, Common Kestrels, Common Starlings and Tits. I build them all myself. My first animal photos were taken in the early eighties with an instant camera; I used an analogue camera after that, before switching to digital in 2006.
I was born on 3 January 1962 in Aurich/East Friesland, where I still live today. Many of my photos are taken in my own garden or in the surroundings of my native East Friesland. Growing up in the country, I have always been close to animals and have taken a particular interest in our native bird life. I look after 70 nest boxes for Western Barn Owls, Common Kestrels, Common Starlings and Tits. I build them all myself. My first animal photos were taken in the early eighties with an instant camera; I used an analogue camera after that, before switching to digital in 2006.
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/320 s, f/5
ISO 1250
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/320 s, f/5
ISO 1250
Common Kingfisher | Martin Taburet
Emotion
2017
1
1st place
Emotion
2017
1
1st place
Common Kingfisher | Martin Taburet
«I regularly take pictures of a kingfisher couple on the banks of the river Lot using a floating hide. It’s raining on this particular morning, but the Kingfisher is there, on one of its favourite perches, patiently waiting for the shower to pass.»
Martin Taburet,
Born in 1990 in the Département du Lot, I have always been fascinated by nature’s wild beauty. After graduating from high school with a focus on science, I trained in nature management and conservation in Carcassonne, which is where I took up photography for the first time…
Over the years, my passion for pictures grew, culminating in my decision to become a professional photographer in 2016. For me, taking a picture is a means of expression, so I always strive to preserve the authenticity and emotion of the moment.
Born in 1990 in the Département du Lot, I have always been fascinated by nature’s wild beauty. After graduating from high school with a focus on science, I trained in nature management and conservation in Carcassonne, which is where I took up photography for the first time…
Over the years, my passion for pictures grew, culminating in my decision to become a professional photographer in 2016. For me, taking a picture is a means of expression, so I always strive to preserve the authenticity and emotion of the moment.
Equipment
NIKON D7000
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,5 × Extender
1/80 s, f/2,8
ISO 640
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,5 × Extender
1/80 s, f/2,8
ISO 640
Eurasian Wryneck | Thomas Hinsche
Action
2017
1
1st place
Action
2017
1
1st place
Eurasian Wryneck | Thomas Hinsche
«I had tried countless times to capture this moment: every now and then, the Wryneck’s extremely long tongue shoots from its beak and catapults through the air in a swerving motion. The small woodpecker probably does this to clean its sticky tongue.»
Thomas Hinsche,
I grew up in a family of ornithologists, receiving guidance from my father and grandfather and learning at a young age to appreciate undisturbed natural habitats. I took up nature photography in 2006. Since then, I have been capturing my experience in pictures, developing my skills and my passion for nature photography while practicing patience, respect and care towards the animals. I see my images as a means to draw people’s attention to the beauty in their surroundings and arouse their curiosity.
I grew up in a family of ornithologists, receiving guidance from my father and grandfather and learning at a young age to appreciate undisturbed natural habitats. I took up nature photography in 2006. Since then, I have been capturing my experience in pictures, developing my skills and my passion for nature photography while practicing patience, respect and care towards the animals. I see my images as a means to draw people’s attention to the beauty in their surroundings and arouse their curiosity.
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/500 s, f/5
ISO 800
500 mm f/4
1/500 s, f/5
ISO 800
Common Black-headed Gull | Dominic Eichhorn
Youth
2017
1
1st place
Youth
2017
1
1st place
Common Black-headed Gull | Dominic Eichhorn
«Winter in Basel; it’s bitterly cold, and everything is frozen over. What is there to photograph now? A Black-headed Gull on the ice! To the right of the bird was a streak of sunlight reflecting off the ice. I walked around until the Gull was right in the path of the light.»
Dominic Eichhorn,
I started taking an interest in ornithology five years ago, and subsequently joined the youth section of a local bird group (OGB Bebbi Babbler). Straight away, I wanted to capture the birds I was observing on camera. My first attempts were made using my parents’ digital camera. But I was soon ready to upgrade to interchangeable lenses and my own device. I saved money to buy a compact system camera, along with an adapter that I use to attach old Minolta lenses. That is how I learnt to master aperture and shutter speed.
I started taking an interest in ornithology five years ago, and subsequently joined the youth section of a local bird group (OGB Bebbi Babbler). Straight away, I wanted to capture the birds I was observing on camera. My first attempts were made using my parents’ digital camera. But I was soon ready to upgrade to interchangeable lenses and my own device. I saved money to buy a compact system camera, along with an adapter that I use to attach old Minolta lenses. That is how I learnt to master aperture and shutter speed.
Equipment
Panasonic DMC-G70
1/1250 s
ISO 200
1/1250 s
ISO 200
Grey Heron | Herve Texier
General
2017
2
2nd place
General
2017
2
2nd place
Grey Heron | Herve Texier
«I took this picture from a floating hide in a nature reserve in the Département du Lot in France. The Grey Heron struck this pose while soaking up the first rays of sunlight.»
Herve Texier,
Great pictures have always fascinated me, so when digital photography came along, I jumped on the bandwagon. I gradually expanded my photo equipment and now focus on nature photography as a whole. Animals, macro images, plants and landscapes are the themes I pursue in my native Département du Lot. The area’s rich biodiversity allows me to indulge my passion all year round. I particularly enjoy animal photography because of the excitement of approaching and observing birds and mammals.
Great pictures have always fascinated me, so when digital photography came along, I jumped on the bandwagon. I gradually expanded my photo equipment and now focus on nature photography as a whole. Animals, macro images, plants and landscapes are the themes I pursue in my native Département du Lot. The area’s rich biodiversity allows me to indulge my passion all year round. I particularly enjoy animal photography because of the excitement of approaching and observing birds and mammals.
Equipment
Canon EOS 6D
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Eurasian Coot | Daniel Biber
Emotion
2017
2
2nd place
Emotion
2017
2
2nd place
Eurasian Coot | Daniel Biber
«I really only wanted to take some pictures of the Hegau at dusk from the banks of Lake Constance when a Eurasian Coot appeared in the foreground on its stroll along the shore. All of a sudden, the air swarmed with mayflies and the Coot started picking them out of the air!»
Daniel Biber,
I started taking pictures in the early eighties using analogue formats such as slide and black-and-white film, focussing mainly on landscape photography. It was not until my transition to digital in 2008 that I became more interested in animal photography, and birds in particular. I have always stayed true to my analogue roots, by the way – a good picture should be created while taking the shot, and not afterwards at the computer. That is why I keep image processing to a minimum. My photos have gained recognition in national and international competitions.
I started taking pictures in the early eighties using analogue formats such as slide and black-and-white film, focussing mainly on landscape photography. It was not until my transition to digital in 2008 that I became more interested in animal photography, and birds in particular. I have always stayed true to my analogue roots, by the way – a good picture should be created while taking the shot, and not afterwards at the computer. That is why I keep image processing to a minimum. My photos have gained recognition in national and international competitions.
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/400 s, f/7,1
ISO 100
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/400 s, f/7,1
ISO 100
Peregrine Falcon | Markus Varesvuo
Action
2017
2
2nd place
Action
2017
2
2nd place
Peregrine Falcon | Markus Varesvuo
«I spotted a Peregrine pair chasing a Feral Pigeon, catching it and landing on a light pole to feed on it. The female took its time eating until it was satisfied, then the male snatched the scraps and flew away, feeding in mid-air.»
Markus Varesvuo,
Award winning photographer and author, Markus Varesvuo is a professional wildlife photographer specialized in birds of Europe, especially his native north. Based in Helsinki, and part-time on a small island in the Finnish Archipelago, perfectly located along a bird migration route, Markus enjoys creating enticing pictures of birds, especially in winter conditions.
Award winning photographer and author, Markus Varesvuo is a professional wildlife photographer specialized in birds of Europe, especially his native north. Based in Helsinki, and part-time on a small island in the Finnish Archipelago, perfectly located along a bird migration route, Markus enjoys creating enticing pictures of birds, especially in winter conditions.
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 2500
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 2500
Red-backed Shrike | Léon Dietrich
Youth
2017
2
2nd place
Youth
2017
2
2nd place
Red-backed Shrike | Léon Dietrich
«This male Red-backed Shrike often perched on this post to hunt. I took this shot hidden by the surrounding vegetation. The reflection of sunlight behind the Shrike created the halo wreathed with plants.»
Léon Dietrich,
Fascinated by nature from an early age, I started taking pictures when I was ten years old. Birds quickly became my favourite motif, and I go outdoors to photograph them at every opportunity.
Fascinated by nature from an early age, I started taking pictures when I was ten years old. Birds quickly became my favourite motif, and I go outdoors to photograph them at every opportunity.
Equipment
NIKON D7100
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 640
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 640
Rock Partridge | Olivier Born
General
2017
3
3rd place
General
2017
3
3rd place
Rock Partridge | Olivier Born
«This shy bird is one of the most difficult to observe. You have to conceal yourself in a hide, then hope that the male will come and sing on the rock you spotted the other morning from afar…»
Olivier Born,
Born in Lausanne in 1972, Olivier Born acquired initial training at the photography school in Vevey. He worked for a nature magazine for ten years before becoming self-employed. Over the years, he has produced many documentary projects on the natural world. He now dedicates all his free time to photographing animals in the Alps. His goal is to raise awareness for the conservation of natural habitats and the animals and plants that live there.
Born in Lausanne in 1972, Olivier Born acquired initial training at the photography school in Vevey. He worked for a nature magazine for ten years before becoming self-employed. Over the years, he has produced many documentary projects on the natural world. He now dedicates all his free time to photographing animals in the Alps. His goal is to raise awareness for the conservation of natural habitats and the animals and plants that live there.
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
200–400 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/4
ISO 200
200–400 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/4
ISO 200
Whooper Swan | Antti Siponen
Emotion
2017
3
3rd place
Emotion
2017
3
3rd place
Whooper Swan | Antti Siponen
«A very foggy morning on the lake. I was using a floating hide, but it was hard to find the swans. However, the thick fog offered a nice, tranquil setting for these beautiful birds.»
Antti Siponen,
I am an enthusiastic wildlife photographer from Finland. I like to capture special light effects and moods of nature, and especially appreciate calm and foggy mornings. Mostly I photograph birds, but I am interested in all nature-related topics. My favourite places for photography are near water, so I have developed a preference for water birds, cranes and herons.
I am an enthusiastic wildlife photographer from Finland. I like to capture special light effects and moods of nature, and especially appreciate calm and foggy mornings. Mostly I photograph birds, but I am interested in all nature-related topics. My favourite places for photography are near water, so I have developed a preference for water birds, cranes and herons.
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/4
ISO 800
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/4
ISO 800
Pygmy Cormorant | Bence Máté
Action
2017
3
3rd place
Action
2017
3
3rd place
Pygmy Cormorant | Bence Máté
«Grey Heron and Pygmy Cormorant rarely meet each other this close. The Pygmy Cormorant was trying to protect its resting place, but it had no chance against the much larger Heron.»
Bence Máté,
Owing to the numerous international prizes won, Bence MÁTÉ is nowadays the world’s best known Hungarian wildlife photographer. Members of the profession know him for the novel ways of action photos, formed during years of ethological observations and technical experiments. He is best known for his invention of photographing through one-way glass hides, which ensures the non-disturbance of wildlife.
Owing to the numerous international prizes won, Bence MÁTÉ is nowadays the world’s best known Hungarian wildlife photographer. Members of the profession know him for the novel ways of action photos, formed during years of ethological observations and technical experiments. He is best known for his invention of photographing through one-way glass hides, which ensures the non-disturbance of wildlife.
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
Eurasian Hoopoe | Léon Dietrich
Youth
2017
3
3rd place
Youth
2017
3
3rd place
Eurasian Hoopoe | Léon Dietrich
«Returning from a walk, I had the good fortune to watch this Eurasian Hoopoe catching caterpillars. Thanks to the light of the setting sun, the bird’s contour and colours really stand out.»
Léon Dietrich,
Fascinated by nature from an early age, I started taking pictures when I was ten years old. Birds quickly became my favourite motif, and I go outdoors to photograph them at every opportunity.
Fascinated by nature from an early age, I started taking pictures when I was ten years old. Birds quickly became my favourite motif, and I go outdoors to photograph them at every opportunity.
Equipment
NIKON D7100
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/4
ISO 640
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/4
ISO 640
Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush | Michele Mendi
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 2500
600 mm f/4
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 2500
Wallcreeper | Michele Mendi
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Wallcreeper | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/5
ISO 4000
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/5
ISO 4000
Bearded Reedling | Esa Pienmunne
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Bearded Reedling | Esa Pienmunne
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
Rock Ptarmigan | Olivier Born
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Olivier Born
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Black-legged Kittiwake | Alexandre Farine
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Black-legged Kittiwake | Alexandre Farine
Equipment
NIKON D4
300 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/4,5
ISO 3200
300 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/4,5
ISO 3200
European Goldfinch | Ari Tervo
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
European Goldfinch | Ari Tervo
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/10
ISO 200
500 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/10
ISO 200
Grey-headed Woodpecker | Susanne Brunner
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Grey-headed Woodpecker | Susanne Brunner
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Eurasian Treecreeper | Peter Grischott
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Treecreeper | Peter Grischott
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
600 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/4
ISO 400
600 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/4
ISO 400
Common Redshank | Thomas Hinsche
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Redshank | Thomas Hinsche
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/4,5
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/4,5
ISO 1250
Great Reed Warbler | Mathias Schäf
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Great Reed Warbler | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
Peregrine Falcon | Jean-Paul Luthi
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Peregrine Falcon | Jean-Paul Luthi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4
1/5000 s, f/4
ISO 800
600 mm f/4
1/5000 s, f/4
ISO 800
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/2,8
ISO 2000
400 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/2,8
ISO 2000
Eurasian Wryneck | Stéphane Bruchez
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Wryneck | Stéphane Bruchez
Equipment
NIKON D800
300 mm f/4
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
300 mm f/4
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Eurasian Spoonbill | Jessica Winter
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Spoonbill | Jessica Winter
Equipment
Canon EOS 60D
70–200 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/800 s, f/7,1
ISO 400
70–200 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/800 s, f/7,1
ISO 400
Northern Raven | Patrick Donini
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Northern Raven | Patrick Donini
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/9
ISO 400
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/9
ISO 400
Common Redpoll | Nils Sundberg
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Redpoll | Nils Sundberg
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/160 s, f/8
ISO 800
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/160 s, f/8
ISO 800
Long-eared Owl | Sebastian Vogel
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Long-eared Owl | Sebastian Vogel
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4
1/125 s, f/4,5
ISO 1600
500 mm f/4
1/125 s, f/4,5
ISO 1600
Black Grouse | Olivier Born
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Black Grouse | Olivier Born
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1000 s, f/9
ISO 1000
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1000 s, f/9
ISO 1000
Little Stint | Flurin Leugger
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Little Stint | Flurin Leugger
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/800 s, f/6,3
ISO 2000
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/800 s, f/6,3
ISO 2000
White-tailed Eagle | Bence Máté
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
White-tailed Eagle | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
400 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/3,2
ISO 2000
400 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/3,2
ISO 2000
Eurasian Dotterel | Stéphane Bruchez
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Dotterel | Stéphane Bruchez
Equipment
NIKON D800
80–200 mm f/2,8
1/640 s, f/10
ISO 1000
80–200 mm f/2,8
1/640 s, f/10
ISO 1000
Common Ringed Plover | Marco Hoffmann
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Ringed Plover | Marco Hoffmann
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
600 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 640
600 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 640
Corn Bunting | Jessica Winter
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Corn Bunting | Jessica Winter
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/50 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/50 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Alpine Accentor | Mathias Schäf
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Alpine Accentor | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/250 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/250 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
Eurasian Oystercatcher | Thomas Hinsche
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Oystercatcher | Thomas Hinsche
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/2000 s, f/5
ISO 100
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/2000 s, f/5
ISO 100
Little Stint | Andi Hofstetter
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
General
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Little Stint | Andi Hofstetter
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/4
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/4
ISO 1600
Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Guillaume François
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Guillaume François
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
0,8 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
0,8 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
Western Capercaillie | Olivier Born
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Western Capercaillie | Olivier Born
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 6400
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 6400
Great Cormorant | Francois Portmann
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Great Cormorant | Francois Portmann
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 200
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 200
Pygmy Cormorant | Bence Máté
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Pygmy Cormorant | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/2,8
ISO 3200
400 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/2,8
ISO 3200
Kentish Plover | Christine Jung
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Kentish Plover | Christine Jung
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
Great Cormorant | Bence Máté
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Great Cormorant | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
200–400 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/18
ISO 2000
200–400 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/18
ISO 2000
Pygmy Cormorant | Bence Máté
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Pygmy Cormorant | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/25 s, f/5
ISO 500
400 mm f/2,8
1/25 s, f/5
ISO 500
Greylag Goose | Esa Pienmunne
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Greylag Goose | Esa Pienmunne
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/8
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/8
ISO 1600
Mallard | Bence Máté
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Mallard | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
200–400 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/9
ISO 5000
200–400 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/9
ISO 5000
Alpine Chough | Flurin Leugger
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Alpine Chough | Flurin Leugger
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
Common Blackbird | Norbert Frischemeier
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Blackbird | Norbert Frischemeier
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/100 s, f/8
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/100 s, f/8
ISO 1000
Rock Ptarmigan | Annamaria Pernstich
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Annamaria Pernstich
Equipment
NIKON D600
80–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
80–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
Tawny Owl | David Bertuleit
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Tawny Owl | David Bertuleit
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/4,5
ISO 1000
300 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/4,5
ISO 1000
Bearded Reedling | Markus Varesvuo
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Bearded Reedling | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4
1/500 s, f/4
ISO 1250
600 mm f/4
1/500 s, f/4
ISO 1250
Mute Swan | Severin Aicher
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Severin Aicher
Equipment
Canon EOS 5DS R
150–500 mm
1/800 s, f/6,3
ISO 500
150–500 mm
1/800 s, f/6,3
ISO 500
Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Guillaume François
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Guillaume François
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Rock Ptarmigan | Markus Varesvuo
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/14
ISO 800
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/14
ISO 800
Blue Tit | Markus Varesvuo
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Blue Tit | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 2500
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 2500
Eurasian Wryneck | Thomas Hinsche
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Wryneck | Thomas Hinsche
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/500 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/500 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
Corn Bunting | Mathias Schäf
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Corn Bunting | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS 5DS R
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
White-throated Dipper | David Bertuleit
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
White-throated Dipper | David Bertuleit
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 800
300 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 800
Grey Partridge | Michael Radloff
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Partridge | Michael Radloff
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Black-legged Kittiwake | Alexandre Farine
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Black-legged Kittiwake | Alexandre Farine
Equipment
NIKON D4
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
Great Cormorant | Alessandro Staehli
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Great Cormorant | Alessandro Staehli
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/10
ISO 640
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/10
ISO 640
European Bee-eater | Guilhem Battistella
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
European Bee-eater | Guilhem Battistella
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/2,8
1/8000 s, f/4
ISO 400
300 mm f/2,8
1/8000 s, f/4
ISO 400
Little Grebe | Sebastian Vogel
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Little Grebe | Sebastian Vogel
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/4,5
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/4,5
ISO 1000
European Bee-eater | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
European Bee-eater | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 1250
Common Kingfisher | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 640
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 640
Barn Swallow | Mathias Schäf
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Barn Swallow | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Great Cormorant | François Rauss
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Great Cormorant | François Rauss
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/2,8
1/200 s, f/2,8
ISO 400
300 mm f/2,8
1/200 s, f/2,8
ISO 400
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Equipment
RED
85 mm
f/1,4
ISO 1600
85 mm
f/1,4
ISO 1600
Western Jackdaw | Beat Rüegger
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Western Jackdaw | Beat Rüegger
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
300 mm f/2,8
1/2000 s, f/4,5
ISO 1000
300 mm f/2,8
1/2000 s, f/4,5
ISO 1000
Wallcreeper | Michele Mendi
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Wallcreeper | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/7,1
ISO 2500
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/7,1
ISO 2500
Black Stork | Beat Rüegger
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Black Stork | Beat Rüegger
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
300 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/3,2
ISO 1250
300 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/3,2
ISO 1250
White-tailed Eagle | Bence Máté
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
White-tailed Eagle | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/2000 f/2,8
ISO 4000
400 mm f/2,8
1/2000 f/2,8
ISO 4000
Osprey | Beat Rüegger
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Osprey | Beat Rüegger
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/4
ISO 1600
500 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/4
ISO 1600
Black Stork | Bence Máté
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Black Stork | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
200–400 mm f/4
1/1000 f/4
ISO 2000
200–400 mm f/4
1/1000 f/4
ISO 2000
European Robin | Nicolas Davy
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
European Robin | Nicolas Davy
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/800 s, f/3,2
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8
1/800 s, f/3,2
ISO 800
Eurasian Hoopoe | Martin Taburet
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Hoopoe | Martin Taburet
Equipment
NIKON D7000
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,5 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/2,8
ISO 400
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,5 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/2,8
ISO 400
Eurasian Bittern | Bence Máté
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Bittern | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
200 mm f/2
1/2500 f/3,5
ISO 2000
200 mm f/2
1/2500 f/3,5
ISO 2000
European Bee-eater | Andreas Volz
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
European Bee-eater | Andreas Volz
Equipment
NIKON D2Xs
200–400 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 320
200–400 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 320
Common Tern | Tomi Muukkonen
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Tern | Tomi Muukkonen
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/11
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/11
ISO 1600
Common Greenshank | Michael Radloff
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Greenshank | Michael Radloff
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
Common Kestrel | Beat Rüegger
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kestrel | Beat Rüegger
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
300 mm f/2,8
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
300 mm f/2,8
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Bar-tailed Godwit | Jessica Winter
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Bar-tailed Godwit | Jessica Winter
Equipment
Canon EOS 60D
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Red-throated Loon | Jessica Winter
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Red-throated Loon | Jessica Winter
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/5
ISO 1600
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/5
ISO 1600
Great Cormorant | Bence Máté
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Great Cormorant | Bence Máté
Equipment
RED
85 mm
f/1,4
ISO 2000
85 mm
f/1,4
ISO 2000
Great Crested Grebe | Alessandro Staehli
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Alessandro Staehli
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/4
ISO 320
600 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/4
ISO 320
Common Kestrel | Beat Rüegger
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kestrel | Beat Rüegger
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
300 mm f/2,8
1/2000 s, f/3,5
ISO 1250
300 mm f/2,8
1/2000 s, f/3,5
ISO 1250
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/250 f/2,8
ISO 4000
400 mm f/2,8
1/250 f/2,8
ISO 4000
Red Crossbill | Markus Varesvuo
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Red Crossbill | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
800 mm f/5,6
1/4000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
800 mm f/5,6
1/4000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
Grey Heron | Herve Texier
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Herve Texier
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
500 mm
1/1600 f/5
ISO 1600
500 mm
1/1600 f/5
ISO 1600
Black-crowned Night Heron | Thomas Hinsche
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Black-crowned Night Heron | Thomas Hinsche
Location
Frankreich
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
120–300 mm f/2,8
1/320 s, f/3,2
ISO 1600
120–300 mm f/2,8
1/320 s, f/3,2
ISO 1600
Bar-tailed Godwit | Tanguy Conus
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Bar-tailed Godwit | Tanguy Conus
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/250 s, f/4
ISO 100
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/250 s, f/4
ISO 100
Winter Wren | Florian Förster
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Winter Wren | Florian Förster
Equipment
Canon EOS 70D
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 640
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 640
Black Redstart | David Gmünder
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Black Redstart | David Gmünder
Equipment
Canon EOS 750D
100–400mm f/4,5–5,6
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 100
100–400mm f/4,5–5,6
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 100
Eurasian Jay | Noah Rottenecker
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Jay | Noah Rottenecker
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
300 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 125
300 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 125
Common Tern | Nicolas Stettler
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Common Tern | Nicolas Stettler
Equipment
NIKON D7200
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/1250 s, f/10
ISO 500
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/1250 s, f/10
ISO 500
Great Crested Grebe | Jonathan Carrard
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Jonathan Carrard
Equipment
Canon EOS 70D
150–500 mm
1/800 s, f/9
ISO 640
150–500 mm
1/800 s, f/9
ISO 640
Eurasian Teal | Paolo Laffranchi
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2017
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Teal | Paolo Laffranchi
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
400 mm f/5,6
1/2000 f/5,6
ISO 320
400 mm f/5,6
1/2000 f/5,6
ISO 320