Black-tailed Godwit | Karsten Mosebach
Overall winner
2018
Overall Winner
Winner
Overall winner
2018
Overall Winner
Winner
Black-tailed Godwit | Karsten Mosebach
«The sight of this bird in the monotonous expanse of grey-brown farmland is as fascinating as it is unusual. At the same time, the image achieves a stunning visual effect. I have no idea what caused the Black-tailed Godwit to visit the field, where food is scarce....»
Karsten Mosebach, Deutschland
Ever since accompanying a friend on a photo shoot some 30 years ago, I can think of nothing more exciting than being out and about with my camera. I take every chance I get to be outdoors, taking pictures in nature. I especially enjoy spending prolonged periods of time observing and photographing a single species.
Ever since accompanying a friend on a photo shoot some 30 years ago, I can think of nothing more exciting than being out and about with my camera. I take every chance I get to be outdoors, taking pictures in nature. I especially enjoy spending prolonged periods of time observing and photographing a single species.
Eurasian Whimbrel | Ari Tervo
General
2018
1
1st place
General
2018
1
1st place
Eurasian Whimbrel | Ari Tervo
«In a big swamp in the village of Suomussalmi in Finland, the setting sun provided just the kind of light I was waiting for. I wanted to shoot birds against the sun. A Whimbrel flew over the swamp and landed in exactly the right spot for me to take my shot. The light shone through the bird’s wings and the cotton-grass glowed like candles.»
Ari Tervo, Finland
All my holidays and weekends are spent taking pictures. Most of the time I take photos of birds, but I also photograph mammals and the northern lights in winter. At least three times a year, I travel abroad. My favourite countries for bird photography are Israel, Estonia and Norway. I live in central Finland, where there are few migratory birds, so I focus on the birds in our area, like owls. I love to capture birds in action – it is harder, but extremely rewarding when you succeed.
All my holidays and weekends are spent taking pictures. Most of the time I take photos of birds, but I also photograph mammals and the northern lights in winter. At least three times a year, I travel abroad. My favourite countries for bird photography are Israel, Estonia and Norway. I live in central Finland, where there are few migratory birds, so I focus on the birds in our area, like owls. I love to capture birds in action – it is harder, but extremely rewarding when you succeed.
Location
Finland
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/11
ISO 400
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/11
ISO 400
Common Eider | Thomas Hinsche
General
2018
2
2nd place
General
2018
2
2nd place
Common Eider | Thomas Hinsche
«It can be difficult to get great shots of certain animals because of their long flight distance. But on Heligoland, where space is limited, unexpected encounters can occur. With its feathers fanned out by the wind blowing from behind, this magnificent Eider drake has a somewhat clumsy appearance, but it makes a stunning motif all the same.»
Thomas Hinsche, Deutschland
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 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/5
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/5
ISO 1000
Western Jackdaw | Jonathan Lhoir
General
2018
3
3rd place
General
2018
3
3rd place
Western Jackdaw | Jonathan Lhoir
«This photo was taken last winter in a small town in southern France. Every evening, a flock of Jackdaws gathered to roost in the sycamore trees on a square in the town centre. I wanted to capture the bleakness of this twilight spectacle, so I chose a wide angle to include as many trees as possible.»
Jonathan Lhoir, France
An avid photographer, Jonathan was born in Belgium and has lived to the north of Montpellier for many years. A naturalist first and foremost, Jonathan has worked on nature conservation projects as well as science projects. As an experienced entomologist, he is today re-exploring the insect world through photography and takes a lot of pleasure in developing this "contemplative entomology". Constantly evolving, he is gradually moving away from the "traditional" photographic approach and taking more personal shots that engage his imagination and creativity. Jonathan is now a professional photographer. Through his activities as a lecturer, jury member, exhibitor, author of several books and winner of international competitions, his work has gained recognition throughout Europe.
An avid photographer, Jonathan was born in Belgium and has lived to the north of Montpellier for many years. A naturalist first and foremost, Jonathan has worked on nature conservation projects as well as science projects. As an experienced entomologist, he is today re-exploring the insect world through photography and takes a lot of pleasure in developing this "contemplative entomology". Constantly evolving, he is gradually moving away from the "traditional" photographic approach and taking more personal shots that engage his imagination and creativity. Jonathan is now a professional photographer. Through his activities as a lecturer, jury member, exhibitor, author of several books and winner of international competitions, his work has gained recognition throughout Europe.
Location
France
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
14 mm f/1,8
1/200 s, f/1,8
ISO 1600
14 mm f/1,8
1/200 s, f/1,8
ISO 1600
Whooper Swan | Antti Siponen
Emotion
2018
1
1st place
Emotion
2018
1
1st place
Whooper Swan | Antti Siponen
«The lake is still in the grip of winter. But the Whooper Swans sense the coming of spring and accompany their courtship displays with trumpeting calls and ritualised movements. I managed to capture these at just the right moment in a perfectly symmetrical image.»
Antti Siponen, Finland
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.
Location
Finland
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/4
ISO 1600
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/4
ISO 1600
European Bee-eater | Jonathan Lhoir
Emotion
2018
2
2nd place
Emotion
2018
2
2nd place
European Bee-eater | Jonathan Lhoir
«Since I have the great fortune of living near a colony of European Bee-eaters, I have spent the last ten years observing this magnificent species. This unusual shot shows the bird gliding over a field of flowers in search of insects.»
Jonathan Lhoir, France
An avid photographer, Jonathan was born in Belgium and has lived to the north of Montpellier for many years. A naturalist first and foremost, Jonathan has worked on nature conservation projects as well as science projects. As an experienced entomologist, he is today re-exploring the insect world through photography and takes a lot of pleasure in developing this "contemplative entomology". Constantly evolving, he is gradually moving away from the "traditional" photographic approach and taking more personal shots that engage his imagination and creativity. Jonathan is now a professional photographer. Through his activities as a lecturer, jury member, exhibitor, author of several books and winner of international competitions, his work has gained recognition throughout Europe.
An avid photographer, Jonathan was born in Belgium and has lived to the north of Montpellier for many years. A naturalist first and foremost, Jonathan has worked on nature conservation projects as well as science projects. As an experienced entomologist, he is today re-exploring the insect world through photography and takes a lot of pleasure in developing this "contemplative entomology". Constantly evolving, he is gradually moving away from the "traditional" photographic approach and taking more personal shots that engage his imagination and creativity. Jonathan is now a professional photographer. Through his activities as a lecturer, jury member, exhibitor, author of several books and winner of international competitions, his work has gained recognition throughout Europe.
Location
France
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/25 s, f/11
ISO 50
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/25 s, f/11
ISO 50
Carrion/Hooded Crow | Katharina Becker
Emotion
2018
3
3rd place
Emotion
2018
3
3rd place
Carrion/Hooded Crow | Katharina Becker
«Intelligent and highly adaptable, crows are fast learners. In Berlin, they take advantage of the artificial light to continue their search for food after nightfall. This image is part of a series on winter crows in Berlin. The Hooded Crow was perched on a fence near the Berlin Christmas market. I captured the bird's silhouette against the Christmas lights in the background.»
Katharina Becker, Germany
Born and raised in the hills of the Weser Uplands, I have always enjoyed being out in nature, a passion that led me to study biology in Berlin. Photography is my second love. Besides macro and experimental photography, I take a special interest in nature in the urban environment of Berlin. By making the character and behaviour of animals in the city visible, I hope to draw attention to the wildlife that surrounds us.
Born and raised in the hills of the Weser Uplands, I have always enjoyed being out in nature, a passion that led me to study biology in Berlin. Photography is my second love. Besides macro and experimental photography, I take a special interest in nature in the urban environment of Berlin. By making the character and behaviour of animals in the city visible, I hope to draw attention to the wildlife that surrounds us.
Location
Germany
Equipment
Nikon D800
80–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/30 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
80–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/30 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Great Crested Grebe | Nils Sundberg
Action
2018
1
1st place
Action
2018
1
1st place
Great Crested Grebe | Nils Sundberg
«The nests of Great Crested Grebe and Horned Grebe were located a few metres apart close to my floating hide. The birds did not usually pay much attention to each other. I still do not know what caused the Great Crested Grebe to suddenly attack its neighbour. After a couple of minutes, the birds returned to their nests and peace was restored.»
Nils Sundberg, Finland
I am 72 years old and have photographed birds and other wildlife as a hobby for over 50 years. I live on the southern coast of Finland and to me, the Finnish archipelago is the best area for birding and bird photography.
I am 72 years old and have photographed birds and other wildlife as a hobby for over 50 years. I live on the southern coast of Finland and to me, the Finnish archipelago is the best area for birding and bird photography.
Location
Finland
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
200–400 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
200–400 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
White-tailed Eagle | Jiri Hrebicek
Action
2018
2
2nd place
Action
2018
2
2nd place
White-tailed Eagle | Jiri Hrebicek
«The surface of the sea provides a dynamic backdrop to the photo even though the silhouette of the White-tailed Eagle looks rather static (despite using a slow shutter speed).»
Jiri Hrebicek, Switzerland
Although I graduated in zoology, I have only started to express my passion for animals and nature via photography in the last couple of years. I have always been fascinated by birds and their freedom as well as by art. Therefore, I try to capture the motion of birds and my own feelings by using various techniques to create photos that resemble paintings. It is fascinating what you can achieve with long exposure - it is like a painter using his brush.
Although I graduated in zoology, I have only started to express my passion for animals and nature via photography in the last couple of years. I have always been fascinated by birds and their freedom as well as by art. Therefore, I try to capture the motion of birds and my own feelings by using various techniques to create photos that resemble paintings. It is fascinating what you can achieve with long exposure - it is like a painter using his brush.
European Greenfinch | Michele Mendi
Action
2018
3
3rd place
Action
2018
3
3rd place
European Greenfinch | Michele Mendi
«In early spring, the natural food supply for Greenfinches can be scarce. It is not surprising, then, that the emergence of the first buds and blossoms can give rise to violent quarrels. Will the female in the foreground manage to fend off the male?»
Michele Mendi, Italy
I was born in 1974 in Parma (Italy), where I still live today. I am the LIPU delegate for the province of Parma. Together with other LIPU volunteers, I have monitored one of the most important colonies of Red-footed Falcons for at least 15 years. But my main interest is in the Golden Eagles of the Apennine mountains. In fact, photographing raptors is my passion, though I also enjoy taking pictures of passerines in the gardens of my friends.
I was born in 1974 in Parma (Italy), where I still live today. I am the LIPU delegate for the province of Parma. Together with other LIPU volunteers, I have monitored one of the most important colonies of Red-footed Falcons for at least 15 years. But my main interest is in the Golden Eagles of the Apennine mountains. In fact, photographing raptors is my passion, though I also enjoy taking pictures of passerines in the gardens of my friends.
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/8
ISO 2500
600 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/8
ISO 2500
Common Reed Bunting | Thomas Ruckli
Youth
2018
1
1st place
Youth
2018
1
1st place
Common Reed Bunting | Thomas Ruckli
«Reed Buntings have repeatedly been observed on this stretch of the river Limmat during the winter months. This shot of a bird feeding on the reeds was taken in December. I particularly like the harmonious balance of colours that results from the bunting’s well-camouflaged plumage and the delicate tufts of reed..»
Thomas Ruckli, Switzerland
I started to take an interest in ornithology three years ago. The desire soon arose to capture my observations in images, so I taught myself photography using an old camera that belonged to my parents. As my standards for quality rose, I acquired a new camera that I now use at home and on trips abroad.
I started to take an interest in ornithology three years ago. The desire soon arose to capture my observations in images, so I taught myself photography using an old camera that belonged to my parents. As my standards for quality rose, I acquired a new camera that I now use at home and on trips abroad.
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Nikon D500
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/250 s f/6,3
ISO 2000
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/250 s f/6,3
ISO 2000
Eurasian Blue Tit | Titouan Briand
Youth
2018
2
2nd place
Youth
2018
2
2nd place
Eurasian Blue Tit | Titouan Briand
«I took this picture in our garden near the bird feeder. In this autumn scene, the black, white, yellow and blue of the Blue Tit's plumage form a pretty contrast against the background of ochre leaves.»
Titouan Briand, France
I am 15 years old and live in Brittany. I enjoy spending time outdoors and observing nature. My father also loves the natural environment and often took me with him on his forays into the wild. My interest in photography only began about a year ago. I love to explore nature and am committed to its protection.
I am 15 years old and live in Brittany. I enjoy spending time outdoors and observing nature. My father also loves the natural environment and often took me with him on his forays into the wild. My interest in photography only began about a year ago. I love to explore nature and am committed to its protection.
Location
France
Equipment
Canon EOS 400D
75–300 mm f/4–5,6
1/160 s, f/5,6
ISO 400
75–300 mm f/4–5,6
1/160 s, f/5,6
ISO 400
Mallard | Sara Schwendener
Youth
2018
3
3rd place
Youth
2018
3
3rd place
Mallard | Sara Schwendener
«This picture was taken on Lake Constance, where Mallard chicks were playing in the waves lapping against the shore. Using my Canon camera and a telephoto lens, I was able to photograph the birds from a respectful distance without disturbing them. For this shot, I crouched down low and was caught out by the waves myself...»
Sara Schwendener, Switzerland
I discovered my fascination for bird photography after a family of tits set up house in my homemade nest box every spring. All in all, I have been taking pictures for 1.5 years.
I discovered my fascination for bird photography after a family of tits set up house in my homemade nest box every spring. All in all, I have been taking pictures for 1.5 years.
Location
Lake Constance
Equipment
Canon EOS 700D
75–300 mm f/4–5,6
1/2000 s, f/5
ISO 400
75–300 mm f/4–5,6
1/2000 s, f/5
ISO 400
Eurasian Coot | Katharina Becker
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Coot | Katharina Becker
Equipment
Nikon D800
80–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 320
80–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 320
Middle Spotted Woodpecker | Hermann Brehm
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Middle Spotted Woodpecker | Hermann Brehm
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/50 s, f/8
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/50 s, f/8
ISO 1600
Bearded Reedling | Antti Siponen
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Bearded Reedling | Antti Siponen
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 800
300 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 800
Eurasian Goshawk | Marc Costermans
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Goshawk | Marc Costermans
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
200–400 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
200–400 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
Mute Swan | Nicolas de Vaulx
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Nicolas de Vaulx
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
24–105 mm f/4
1/125 s, f/16
ISO 200
24–105 mm f/4
1/125 s, f/16
ISO 200
Little Bittern | Patrick Donini
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Little Bittern | Patrick Donini
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/9
ISO 800
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/9
ISO 800
Common Reed Warbler | Ralf Kistowski
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Reed Warbler | Ralf Kistowski
Equipment
Nikon D800
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
Griffon Vulture | Fabien Dubessy
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Griffon Vulture | Fabien Dubessy
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/160 s, f/4,5
ISO 400
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/160 s, f/4,5
ISO 400
European Bee-eater | Bence Máté
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
European Bee-eater | Bence Máté
Equipment
RED
200 mm
f/3,5
ISO 800
200 mm
f/3,5
ISO 800
Eurasian Hoopoe | Thomas Hinsche
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Hoopoe | Thomas Hinsche
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/5
ISO 4000
500 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/5
ISO 4000
European Herring Gull | Jiri Hrebicek
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
European Herring Gull | Jiri Hrebicek
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/8
ISO 800
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/8
ISO 800
Wallcreeper | Bruno Mayques
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Wallcreeper | Bruno Mayques
Equipment
Nikon D5
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 320
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 320
Carrion/Hooded Crow | Olli Immonen
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Carrion/Hooded Crow | Olli Immonen
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
300–800 mm f/5,6
1/250 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
300–800 mm f/5,6
1/250 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
Tawny Owl | Eric Mariéthoz
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Tawny Owl | Eric Mariéthoz
Equipment
Nikon D500
600 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/5
ISO 500
600 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/5
ISO 500
Eurasian Penduline Tit | Daniel Montanus
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Penduline Tit | Daniel Montanus
Equipment
Nikon D500
500 mm f/4 + 1,7 × Extender
1/640 s, f/4,5
ISO 400
500 mm f/4 + 1,7 × Extender
1/640 s, f/4,5
ISO 400
Common Kingfisher | Ian Todd
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Ian Todd
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
70–200 mm f/4
1/500 s, f/7,1
ISO 1250
70–200 mm f/4
1/500 s, f/7,1
ISO 1250
Black-tailed Godwit | Karsten Mosebach
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Black-tailed Godwit | Karsten Mosebach
Equipment
Nikon D800
500 mm f/4
1/160 s, f/5
ISO 2500
500 mm f/4
1/160 s, f/5
ISO 2500
Western Cattle Egret | Daniel Montanus
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Western Cattle Egret | Daniel Montanus
Equipment
Nikon D500
500 mm f/4 + 1,7 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 200
500 mm f/4 + 1,7 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 200
Little Owl | François Nowicki
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | François Nowicki
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4
1/20 s, f/5
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4
1/20 s, f/5
ISO 1000
Red Kite | Oliver Richter
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Red Kite | Oliver Richter
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/5
ISO 1600
500 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/5
ISO 1600
Golden Eagle | Kai Rösler
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Golden Eagle | Kai Rösler
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/13
ISO 200
500 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/13
ISO 200
Eurasian Wryneck | Oliver Richter
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Wryneck | Oliver Richter
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6 + 1,4 x Extender
1/500 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6 + 1,4 x Extender
1/500 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
Tawny Owl | Bernhard Schubert
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Tawny Owl | Bernhard Schubert
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
135 mm f/2
1/200 s, f/2
ISO 500
135 mm f/2
1/200 s, f/2
ISO 500
Eurasian Sparrowhawk | Michele Mendi
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Sparrowhawk | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
Tawny Owl | Bernhard Schubert
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Tawny Owl | Bernhard Schubert
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/6 s, f/5,6
ISO 640
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/6 s, f/5,6
ISO 640
Eurasian Golden Oriole | Jörg Stemmler
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
General
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Golden Oriole | Jörg Stemmler
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
Little Owl | François Nowicki
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | François Nowicki
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/320 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4
1/320 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
Common Kestrel | Folkert Christoffers
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kestrel | Folkert Christoffers
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
1250 mm f/5,6
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 1000
1250 mm f/5,6
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 1000
Eurasian Coot | Antti Siponen
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Coot | Antti Siponen
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/3200 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/3200 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
Griffon Vulture | Fabien Dubessy
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Griffon Vulture | Fabien Dubessy
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/14
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/14
ISO 800
Mute Swan | Nicolas de Vaulx
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Nicolas de Vaulx
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
24–105 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/8
ISO 250
24–105 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/8
ISO 250
Peregrine Falcon | Fabien Dubessy
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Peregrine Falcon | Fabien Dubessy
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/100 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/100 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
Little Owl | Pascal Favre
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | Pascal Favre
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
400 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/4
ISO 1600
400 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/4
ISO 1600
Whooper Swan | Antti Siponen
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Whooper Swan | Antti Siponen
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
24–105 mm f/4
1/160 s, f/4,5
ISO 800
24–105 mm f/4
1/160 s, f/4,5
ISO 800
Bluethroat | Juan Manuel Hernández López
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Bluethroat | Juan Manuel Hernández López
Equipment
Nikon D300S
200–500 mm f5,6
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 400
200–500 mm f5,6
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 400
Black-winged Stilt | Christian Höfs
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Black-winged Stilt | Christian Höfs
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/3,2
ISO 160
300 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/3,2
ISO 160
Griffon Vulture | Fabien Dubessy
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Griffon Vulture | Fabien Dubessy
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
Eurasian Sparrowhawk | Thomas Hinsche
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Sparrowhawk | Thomas Hinsche
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
120–300 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/3,2
ISO 1600
120–300 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/3,2
ISO 1600
Little Grebe | Volker Jungbluth
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Little Grebe | Volker Jungbluth
Equipment
Panasonic GH-5
100–400 mm f4,0–6,3
1/800 f/6,3
ISO 800
100–400 mm f4,0–6,3
1/800 f/6,3
ISO 800
White-tailed Eagle | Jiri Hrebicek
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
White-tailed Eagle | Jiri Hrebicek
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
70–300 mm f/2,8
1/4 s, f/32
ISO 50
70–300 mm f/2,8
1/4 s, f/32
ISO 50
Long-tailed Tit | Arto Juvonen
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Long-tailed Tit | Arto Juvonen
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
Little Egret | Bence Máté
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Little Egret | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
200–400 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
200–400 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
Great Egret | Bence Máté
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Great Egret | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
200–400 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 2000
200–400 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 2000
Eurasian Coot | Ralf Wyrich
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Coot | Ralf Wyrich
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/500 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/500 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
Common Kingfisher | Wilfried Martin
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Wilfried Martin
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/9
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/9
ISO 1250
Great Egret | Bence Máté
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Great Egret | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
200–400 mm f/4
/6 s, f/7,1
ISO 100
200–400 mm f/4
/6 s, f/7,1
ISO 100
Mute Swan | Jason Protheroe
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Jason Protheroe
Equipment
Sony Alpha 7 III
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/640 s f/5,6
ISO 1600
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/640 s f/5,6
ISO 1600
Horned Grebe | Nils Sundberg
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Horned Grebe | Nils Sundberg
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
200–400 mm f/4
1/200 s f/5,6
ISO 1600
200–400 mm f/4
1/200 s f/5,6
ISO 1600
Corn Bunting | Daniel Montanus
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Corn Bunting | Daniel Montanus
Equipment
Nikon D500
500 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 250
500 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 250
Barnacle Goose | Mika Honkalinna
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Barnacle Goose | Mika Honkalinna
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
70–200 mm f/4
1/50 s, f/9
ISO 1600
70–200 mm f/4
1/50 s, f/9
ISO 1600
Rock Ptarmigan | Alessandro Staehli
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Alessandro Staehli
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
Black-headed Gull | Mathias Schäf
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Black-headed Gull | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
Bar-tailed Godwit | Christian Höfs
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Bar-tailed Godwit | Christian Höfs
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/2,8
1/30 s, f/8
ISO 200
300 mm f/2,8
1/30 s, f/8
ISO 200
Common Starling | Christoph Kaula
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | Christoph Kaula
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/40 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/40 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Common Kingfisher | Wilfried Martin
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Wilfried Martin
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Great Egret | Wilfried Martin
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Great Egret | Wilfried Martin
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Great Egret | Bence Máté
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Great Egret | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
200 mm f/2
1/2500 s f/3,5
ISO 3200
200 mm f/2
1/2500 s f/3,5
ISO 3200
White-winged Snowfinch | Olivier Born
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
White-winged Snowfinch | Olivier Born
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/3200 s, f/8
ISO 1000
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/3200 s, f/8
ISO 1000
Great Cormorant | Martin Demmel
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Great Cormorant | Martin Demmel
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
400 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/3,5
ISO 5000
400 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/3,5
ISO 5000
Northern Gannet | Nicolas de Vaulx
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Northern Gannet | Nicolas de Vaulx
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
24–105 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/22
ISO 3200
24–105 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/22
ISO 3200
White-tailed Eagle | Bence Máté
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
White-tailed Eagle | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
400 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s f/4,5
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s f/4,5
ISO 1600
Common Buzzard | Thomas Hinsche
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Buzzard | Thomas Hinsche
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
500 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Cirl Bunting | Jorge Ruiz del Olmo
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Cirl Bunting | Jorge Ruiz del Olmo
Equipment
Nikon D300X
300 mm f/4
1/500 s f/6,3
ISO 640
300 mm f/4
1/500 s f/6,3
ISO 640
European Herring Gull | Jiri Hrebicek
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
European Herring Gull | Jiri Hrebicek
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
300 mm f/2,8
1/15 s, f/14
ISO 50
300 mm f/2,8
1/15 s, f/14
ISO 50
Water Rail | Volker Jungbluth
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Water Rail | Volker Jungbluth
Equipment
Panasonic G9
200 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s f/3,2
ISO 640
200 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s f/3,2
ISO 640
Great Egret | Bence Máté
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Great Egret | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
200 mm f/2
1/2500 s f/2,2
ISO 5000
200 mm f/2
1/2500 s f/2,2
ISO 5000
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
200 mm f/2
1/3200 s f/2,8
ISO 1600
200 mm f/2
1/3200 s f/2,8
ISO 1600
Little Owl | François Nowicki
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | François Nowicki
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 1250
Long-eared Owl | Remo Savisaar
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Long-eared Owl | Remo Savisaar
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 2000
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 2000
Common Redpoll | Remo Savisaar
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Redpoll | Remo Savisaar
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
Osprey | Mathias Schäf
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Osprey | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/10
ISO 800
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/10
ISO 800
Common Crane | Nils Sundberg
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Common Crane | Nils Sundberg
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
17–40 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/10
ISO 1600
17–40 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/10
ISO 1600
Black Kite | Robert Sommer
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Black Kite | Robert Sommer
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 1000
Red-rumped Swallow | Mathias Schäf
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Red-rumped Swallow | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
Great White Pelican | Ari Tervo
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Great White Pelican | Ari Tervo
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/10
ISO 2500
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/10
ISO 2500
European Goldfinch | Ari Tervo
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
European Goldfinch | Ari Tervo
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5000 s, f/8
ISO 1600
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5000 s, f/8
ISO 1600
Barnacle Goose | Ari Tervo
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Barnacle Goose | Ari Tervo
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/4000 s, f/10
ISO 2000
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/4000 s, f/10
ISO 2000
Eurasian Stone-curlew | Michele Mendi
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Stone-curlew | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/7,1
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/7,1
ISO 1000
Water Rail | Oliver Richter
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Water Rail | Oliver Richter
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s f/5
ISO 640
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s f/5
ISO 640
Sanderling | Christof Wermter
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Sanderling | Christof Wermter
Equipment
Nikon D500
500 mm
1/4000 s, f/4
ISO 640
500 mm
1/4000 s, f/4
ISO 640
Dunlin | Ruben Lippuner
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Dunlin | Ruben Lippuner
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/5,6
1/4000 s, f/6,3
ISO 3200
400 mm f/5,6
1/4000 s, f/6,3
ISO 3200
European Robin | Thomas Ruckli
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
European Robin | Thomas Ruckli
Equipment
Nikon D500
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/125 s, f/6,3
ISO 180
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/125 s, f/6,3
ISO 180
Purple Heron | Antoine Lavorel
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Purple Heron | Antoine Lavorel
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
100–400mm f/4,5–5,6
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
100–400mm f/4,5–5,6
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Sanderling | Antoine Lavorel
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Sanderling | Antoine Lavorel
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
100–400mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
100–400mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Northern Raven | Lasse Kurkela
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Northern Raven | Lasse Kurkela
Equipment
Nikon D5
800 mm f/5,6
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 220
800 mm f/5,6
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 220
Northern Raven | Lasse Kurkela
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Northern Raven | Lasse Kurkela
Equipment
Nikon D5
800 mm f/5,6
1/6400 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
800 mm f/5,6
1/6400 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
Eurasian Tree Sparrow | Dominic Eichhorn
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2018
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Tree Sparrow | Dominic Eichhorn
Equipment
Canon EOS 77D
100–400mm f/4,5–5,6
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 1600
100–400mm f/4,5–5,6
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 1600