Eurasian Wryneck | Oliver Richter
Overall winner
2016
Overall Winner
Winner
Overall winner
2016
Overall Winner
Winner
Eurasian Wryneck | Oliver Richter
«Every year I spend some time photographing the well-camouflaged Eurasian Wryneck. During the breeding season, it tirelessly feeds its young with ant larvae. My goal was to show the wryneck in its habitat and while foraging. An approaching storm added a dramatic effect. Before the rain came, the bird used its perfectly adapted tongue to collect more food for its young from the wayside, then flew off.»
Oliver Richter, Deutschland
Oliver Richter (46) is a passionate nature photographer and volunteer conservationist who likes to hunt for interesting subjects mainly in his native Saxony, Germany. Long-term, self-assigned projects on species found on his home turf make up the bulk of his photographic work, though he and his wife also draw strength and serenity from long walks in the vast, remote landscapes of Norway.
Oliver Richter (46) is a passionate nature photographer and volunteer conservationist who likes to hunt for interesting subjects mainly in his native Saxony, Germany. Long-term, self-assigned projects on species found on his home turf make up the bulk of his photographic work, though he and his wife also draw strength and serenity from long walks in the vast, remote landscapes of Norway.
Location
Germany
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
White-tailed Sea-eagle | Bence Máté
General
2016
1
1st place
General
2016
1
1st place
White-tailed Sea-eagle | Bence Máté
«I was photographing White-tailed Eagles, superb predators not afraid of the below zero temperatures of the Hungarian winter. This eagle started calling, his fuming breath well visible against the backlighting, offering a beautiful set-up for a picture.»
Bence Máté,
Bence MÁTÉ (b. 1985) is a Hungarian wildlife photographer. At a young age, Bence spent most of his time in the nature, trying to figure out how he could take even more expressive pictures. He started collecting the pieces of his photo equipment step by step, meanwhile, the acknowledgement of his work began, he took part in Hungarian and international contests. With his innovative ideas and technical solutions he reforms the practice of bird photography. Following his techniques, the approach of taking action photos and capturing typical behaviour of birds, gains ground widely. In 2010 he is awarded with the “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” (Marvel of Ants), aka the Oscar of photography. Though, being awarded numerous times, he keeps finding new projects, builds hides for rent, shares his adventures in a book, presenting, and shooting a film on his work process. But foremost, Bence takes pictures of wildlife. Despite his still young age, by his dedicated work, he became Hungary’s most recognised and successful wildlife photographer by now.
Bence MÁTÉ (b. 1985) is a Hungarian wildlife photographer. At a young age, Bence spent most of his time in the nature, trying to figure out how he could take even more expressive pictures. He started collecting the pieces of his photo equipment step by step, meanwhile, the acknowledgement of his work began, he took part in Hungarian and international contests. With his innovative ideas and technical solutions he reforms the practice of bird photography. Following his techniques, the approach of taking action photos and capturing typical behaviour of birds, gains ground widely. In 2010 he is awarded with the “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” (Marvel of Ants), aka the Oscar of photography. Though, being awarded numerous times, he keeps finding new projects, builds hides for rent, shares his adventures in a book, presenting, and shooting a film on his work process. But foremost, Bence takes pictures of wildlife. Despite his still young age, by his dedicated work, he became Hungary’s most recognised and successful wildlife photographer by now.
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
400 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
400 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
Greater Flamingo | Jonathan Lhoir
Emotion
2016
1
1st place
Emotion
2016
1
1st place
Greater Flamingo | Jonathan Lhoir
«Hidden behind a thicket of tamarisk, I waited for the perfect moment to photograph the flamingos foraging in this lagoon in the Camargue. When all the right circumstances had come together, a nearby bird stepped into the picture so that only its legs appear in the photo.»
Jonathan Lhoir, France
Avid photographer, Jonathan was born in Belgium and has lived to the north of Montpellier for many years. A naturalist above all else, Jonathan has worked on nature conservation projects and on science projects. As an experienced enthomologist, 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 to flourish in taking more personal shots that favour his imagination and creativity. Jonathan is now a professional photographer. Lecturer, jury member, exhibitor, author of several books and winner of international competitions, his photographs are now recognised on a European scale.
Avid photographer, Jonathan was born in Belgium and has lived to the north of Montpellier for many years. A naturalist above all else, Jonathan has worked on nature conservation projects and on science projects. As an experienced enthomologist, 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 to flourish in taking more personal shots that favour his imagination and creativity. Jonathan is now a professional photographer. Lecturer, jury member, exhibitor, author of several books and winner of international competitions, his photographs are now recognised on a European scale.
Location
France
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 50
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 50
Common Cuckoo | Daniel Ottmann
Action
2016
1
1st place
Action
2016
1
1st place
Common Cuckoo | Daniel Ottmann
«For several years now I have been observing and photographing Common Cuckoos and European Stonechats whenever I get the chance. This year I was able to observe the stonechat male defending its territory against the cuckoo. As soon as the cuckoo appeared, the stonechat immediately launched an attack.»
Daniel Ottmann, Germany
Since devoting myself to nature photography, my focus has been on birds. My goal is to capture authentic shots that show the birds in the best possible light. This approach often gives me fascinating insights into their behaviours, many of which are normally hidden to the human eye. Although I often travel abroad as a photographer, it is the long-term observation of birds found just outside my front door – like the cuckoo and the stonechat – that appeals most to me.
Since devoting myself to nature photography, my focus has been on birds. My goal is to capture authentic shots that show the birds in the best possible light. This approach often gives me fascinating insights into their behaviours, many of which are normally hidden to the human eye. Although I often travel abroad as a photographer, it is the long-term observation of birds found just outside my front door – like the cuckoo and the stonechat – that appeals most to me.
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/4
ISO 1000
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/4
ISO 1000
Northern Nutcracker | David Bertuleit
Youth
2016
1
1st place
Youth
2016
1
1st place
Northern Nutcracker | David Bertuleit
«The photo was taken in the «Eichhörnchenwald» (Squirrel Forest) near Fischen in Germany. The Spotted Nutcrackers in these woods evoke many beautiful memories of my childhood, so it seemed only natural for me to return here as a photographer. The nutcrackers show no fear of people, which to me makes this place a good example of humans and animals living together.»
David Bertuleit, Germany
My love for nature photography emerged from my great passion for ornithology. At some point in the pursuit of my hobby, the desire arose to hold onto these moments I experienced in nature. At first, I used a compact camera to take pictures through binoculars, until I was able to afford an SLR with money I received for my confirmation. Since then, I have continued to invest in camera equipment, and I have also become much better at creating the conditions for a great shot.
My love for nature photography emerged from my great passion for ornithology. At some point in the pursuit of my hobby, the desire arose to hold onto these moments I experienced in nature. At first, I used a compact camera to take pictures through binoculars, until I was able to afford an SLR with money I received for my confirmation. Since then, I have continued to invest in camera equipment, and I have also become much better at creating the conditions for a great shot.
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 700D
105 mm f/2,8
1/60 s, f/3,5
ISO 400
105 mm f/2,8
1/60 s, f/3,5
ISO 400
Western Capercaillie | Vianney Goma
General
2016
2
2nd place
General
2016
2
2nd place
Western Capercaillie | Vianney Goma
«I had already spent three sleepless nights trying to photograph this Western Capercaillie on its favourite perch. It was not until the last day of my stay in Norway that it struck the pose I was hoping for. I intentionally kept my distance: For one thing, I didn’t want to disturb the bird. I also wanted to be level with it and to include the beautiful tree in the picture.»
Vianney Goma, France
I grew up in the country, surrounded by vineyards, overgrown fields, holm oak forests, dry grassland and quarries. Agricultural life has accompanied me since childhood. My parents were winegrowers, so I learnt to drive a tractor before learning how to use a camera. When I was 11, I became interested in birds. In 2006, I took my first steps in photography on weekends and during holidays. I am fascinated by pictures that capture the essence of their subject, where the animal and its surroundings have equal weight. Through my work, I try to increase people’s awareness for the beauty and diversity of nature as well as the importance of protecting it.
I grew up in the country, surrounded by vineyards, overgrown fields, holm oak forests, dry grassland and quarries. Agricultural life has accompanied me since childhood. My parents were winegrowers, so I learnt to drive a tractor before learning how to use a camera. When I was 11, I became interested in birds. In 2006, I took my first steps in photography on weekends and during holidays. I am fascinated by pictures that capture the essence of their subject, where the animal and its surroundings have equal weight. Through my work, I try to increase people’s awareness for the beauty and diversity of nature as well as the importance of protecting it.
Location
Norway
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/5,6
1/200 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
400 mm f/5,6
1/200 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Black-legged Kittiwake | Jonathan Lhoir
Emotion
2016
2
2nd place
Emotion
2016
2
2nd place
Black-legged Kittiwake | Jonathan Lhoir
«At the edge of a fishing village on the Lofoten islands, a few Black-legged Kittiwake pairs were nesting on a black cliff face. I particularly liked the contrast between the birds and the colour of the rock. Generally, this species breeds in much larger colonies than was the case here.»
Jonathan Lhoir, France
Avid photographer, Jonathan was born in Belgium and has lived to the north of Montpellier for many years. A naturalist above all else, Jonathan has worked on nature conservation projects and on science projects. As an experienced enthomologist, 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 to flourish in taking more personal shots that favour his imagination and creativity. Jonathan is now a professional photographer. Lecturer, jury member, exhibitor, author of several books and winner of international competitions, his photographs are now recognised on a European scale.
Avid photographer, Jonathan was born in Belgium and has lived to the north of Montpellier for many years. A naturalist above all else, Jonathan has worked on nature conservation projects and on science projects. As an experienced enthomologist, 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 to flourish in taking more personal shots that favour his imagination and creativity. Jonathan is now a professional photographer. Lecturer, jury member, exhibitor, author of several books and winner of international competitions, his photographs are now recognised on a European scale.
Yellow-billed Chough | Alessandra Meniconzi
Action
2016
2
2nd place
Action
2016
2
2nd place
Yellow-billed Chough | Alessandra Meniconzi
««Kreea! kreea! kreea!» – the Alpine Chough’s shrieks were so loud and insistent that, with the dramatic clouds in the background, I felt for a moment like the ill-fated character in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie «Birds». Thanks to the strong storm wind around the Säntis (Switzerland) – I had difficulty standing upright – I was able to capture the birds’ impressive acrobatic flight skills.»
Alessandra Meniconzi,
My work centers on the ancient heritage, customs, spirituality, and daily life of indigenous people who are strongly connected to nature and whose traditional cultures are at risk of vanishing. I am motivated by a passion for the interplay between wild places and ancient cultures, as well as a fascination with and profound respect for native people who subsist in isolated regions of the world. I strive to portray the lives of indigenous people with authenticity, insight and sensitivity. Every now and again, however, I take a wildlife photo just for fun. The most important issue in wildlife photography is to understand the animal's behaviour and to be very patient. The second step is to have an understanding of the subject beyond its stereotype. I don’t want my images to become visual clichés, so I try to add my personal interpretation of the subject, keeping the images as simple as possible and paying attention to every detail.
My work centers on the ancient heritage, customs, spirituality, and daily life of indigenous people who are strongly connected to nature and whose traditional cultures are at risk of vanishing. I am motivated by a passion for the interplay between wild places and ancient cultures, as well as a fascination with and profound respect for native people who subsist in isolated regions of the world. I strive to portray the lives of indigenous people with authenticity, insight and sensitivity. Every now and again, however, I take a wildlife photo just for fun. The most important issue in wildlife photography is to understand the animal's behaviour and to be very patient. The second step is to have an understanding of the subject beyond its stereotype. I don’t want my images to become visual clichés, so I try to add my personal interpretation of the subject, keeping the images as simple as possible and paying attention to every detail.
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
24–70 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/16
ISO 640
24–70 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/16
ISO 640
Wallcreeper | Yann Staffelbach
Youth
2016
2
2nd place
Youth
2016
2
2nd place
Wallcreeper | Yann Staffelbach
«This picture was taken at the Creux-du-Van. It was the first time I had seen a Wallcreeper. I am very satisfied with the result, especially with the effect of the dark background. I wasn’t sure I had chosen the right settings, but the picture came out just right.»
Yann Staffelbach,
I have always been fascinated by nature. When I was little, my father and I would watch the animals that lived in our area, the Seeland. At the age of 10, I would set off into the woods with my telescope to watch birds, which was my greatest passion. One day, I came across a television programme called “The secrets of animal photography”. It was a revelation – this was what I wanted to do! Now, at 17 years old, I love to explore the magnificent places the Seeland has to offer with my camera. It’s a great excuse to spend even more time in this beautiful natural environment that we must protect and preserve…
I have always been fascinated by nature. When I was little, my father and I would watch the animals that lived in our area, the Seeland. At the age of 10, I would set off into the woods with my telescope to watch birds, which was my greatest passion. One day, I came across a television programme called “The secrets of animal photography”. It was a revelation – this was what I wanted to do! Now, at 17 years old, I love to explore the magnificent places the Seeland has to offer with my camera. It’s a great excuse to spend even more time in this beautiful natural environment that we must protect and preserve…
Location
Sempach, Switzerland
Equipment
Nikon D7100
150–500 mm f/5–6,3
1/2500 s, f/6,3
ISO 640
150–500 mm f/5–6,3
1/2500 s, f/6,3
ISO 640
Northern Long-eared Owl | Remo Savisaar
General
2016
3
3rd place
General
2016
3
3rd place
Northern Long-eared Owl | Remo Savisaar
«Every spring and summer I watch Long-eared Owls. After a few weeks, I have usually earned their trust and they let me get very close. I watch their behaviour and know if they are alert or calm, and I approach only when they are calm. One evening I was watching this owl from very close up. At one point, the owl turned to look at the sky and a moving leaf. That was the moment I was waiting for!»
Remo Savisaar,
Remo Savisaar has been a professional nature photographer over ten years and is one of the most renowned nature photographers in Estonia. He loves being in the nature, watching and studying it loads him with positive emotions. Remo likes to concentrate on one species at a time. He also enjoys taking photos of landscapes, insects, details, flowers. Remo’s work has been published extensively both in Europe and beyond, and his photo blog has won the first prize and title “Best Animal Photography” in the Photobloggies 2006 Awards. Remo has received numerous awards in national and international nature photo contests. He won, among several other awards, the Grand Prix in the Estonian Nature Photo contest 2015 and was named Nature Photographer of The Year.
Remo Savisaar has been a professional nature photographer over ten years and is one of the most renowned nature photographers in Estonia. He loves being in the nature, watching and studying it loads him with positive emotions. Remo likes to concentrate on one species at a time. He also enjoys taking photos of landscapes, insects, details, flowers. Remo’s work has been published extensively both in Europe and beyond, and his photo blog has won the first prize and title “Best Animal Photography” in the Photobloggies 2006 Awards. Remo has received numerous awards in national and international nature photo contests. He won, among several other awards, the Grand Prix in the Estonian Nature Photo contest 2015 and was named Nature Photographer of The Year.
Northern Gannet | Robert Sommer
Emotion
2016
3
3rd place
Emotion
2016
3
3rd place
Northern Gannet | Robert Sommer
«The photo was taken on the German island of Helgoland. Northern Gannets breed close to the cliff edge, which is an excellent vantage point for observing their courtship displays. In the background, the North Sea shimmers in the sunlight. The challenge was to capture a single gannet pair, without other birds intruding into the picture. The pair in the photo appears to be on cloud nine.»
Robert Sommer, Germany
Robert Sommer, born and raised near the Müritz River in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, started pursuing photography as a hobby in 2009. Since then, the broad range of nature photography has not ceased to fascinate him. Landscape, animal and plant photography all offer countless subjects to discover and explore, which is why he spends as much time as possible outdoors, enjoying the beauty of nature.
Robert Sommer, born and raised near the Müritz River in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, started pursuing photography as a hobby in 2009. Since then, the broad range of nature photography has not ceased to fascinate him. Landscape, animal and plant photography all offer countless subjects to discover and explore, which is why he spends as much time as possible outdoors, enjoying the beauty of nature.
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 50
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 50
Lesser Black-backed Gull | Mathias Schäf
Action
2016
3
3rd place
Action
2016
3
3rd place
Lesser Black-backed Gull | Mathias Schäf
«The colony of Lesser Black-backed Gulls on the German island of Helgoland lends itself to some spectacular photography. During the breeding season, the opportunistic birds seize every chance that comes their way to obtain food. Even the unattended egg of a fellow colony member can serve to rear the young. The photo is a fascinating illustration of the interactions in the gull colony.»
Northern Wren | Renaud Cuenat
Youth
2016
3
3rd place
Youth
2016
3
3rd place
Northern Wren | Renaud Cuenat
«I was up at dawn on this May morning, and the forest was filled with bird song. One bird’s call stood out above the rest. It was a Eurasian Wren. Well visible and partially back-lit, it belted out its melodious tune while perched on a large branch. I had time to press the shutter button four times before the little forest elf disappeared back into the safety of the undergrowth.»
Renaud Cuenat,
17 years old, fascinated with wildlife in general since the age of 7 and with animal photography since the age of 14. I have many dreams and ambitions related to ornithology and photography. Some of the birds I would love to get in front of my lens are Corn Crake, European Storm Petrel, Boreal Owl and Eurasian Pygmy Owl.
17 years old, fascinated with wildlife in general since the age of 7 and with animal photography since the age of 14. I have many dreams and ambitions related to ornithology and photography. Some of the birds I would love to get in front of my lens are Corn Crake, European Storm Petrel, Boreal Owl and Eurasian Pygmy Owl.
Location
Genf, Switzerland
Equipment
Canon EOS 70D
120–300 mm
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
120–300 mm
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Ruff | Dario Antonaci
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Ruff | Dario Antonaci
Equipment
Canon EOS 5DS R
300 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/3,2
ISO 640
300 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/3,2
ISO 640
Whinchat | Gernot Blum
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Whinchat | Gernot Blum
Equipment
Nikon D7100
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
Great Bustard | Moritz Braun
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Great Bustard | Moritz Braun
Location
Spain
Equipment
Nikon D5
300 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/8
ISO 720
300 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/8
ISO 720
Sanderling | Susanne Brunner
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Sanderling | Susanne Brunner
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
Common Kingfisher | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Location
Spain
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/160 s, f/8
ISO 640
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/160 s, f/8
ISO 640
Short-eared Owl | Patrick Donini
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
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Finalist
Short-eared Owl | Patrick Donini
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
600 mm f/4
1/200 s, f/11
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4
1/200 s, f/11
ISO 1000
Meadow Pipit | Fabiola Hope
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Meadow Pipit | Fabiola Hope
Tawny Owl | Denis Girard
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Tawny Owl | Denis Girard
Location
Saint-Sixt, France
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/80 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/80 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
Little Owl | Denis Girard
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | Denis Girard
Location
Pers-Jussy, France
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/160 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/160 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Rock Ptarmigan | Andi Hofstetter
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Andi Hofstetter
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Common Hoopoe | Martin Magnus
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Hoopoe | Martin Magnus
Location
Hungary
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
400 mm f/2,8
1/160 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
400 mm f/2,8
1/160 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
European Robin | Ralf Kistowski
General
2016
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General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
European Robin | Ralf Kistowski
Eurasian Buzzard | Bence Máté
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Buzzard | Bence Máté
Eurasian Bittern | Bence Máté
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Bittern | Bence Máté
Common Hoopoe | Bence Máté
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Hoopoe | Bence Máté
Crested Tit | Michele Mendi
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Crested Tit | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/7,1
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/7,1
ISO 1000
Rock Ptarmigan | Alexandre Pittet
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Alexandre Pittet
Location
Bulle, Switzerland
Equipment
Nikon D4S
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/5
ISO 250
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/5
ISO 250
Hawfinch | Stefan Rieben
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
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Finalist
Hawfinch | Stefan Rieben
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/9
ISO 2000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/9
ISO 2000
Great Reed-warbler | Mathias Schäf
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Great Reed-warbler | Mathias Schäf
Location
Austria
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/8
ISO 800
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/8
ISO 800
Eurasian Tree Sparrow | Mathias Schäf
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Tree Sparrow | Mathias Schäf
Location
Austria
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/8
ISO 640
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/8
ISO 640
Bar-tailed Godwit | Mathias Schäf
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Bar-tailed Godwit | Mathias Schäf
Location
Norway
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/250 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/250 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
Grey Heron | Siponen Antti
General
2016
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Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Siponen Antti
Location
Finland
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/250 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/250 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
Common Cuckoo | Heini Wehrle
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Cuckoo | Heini Wehrle
Eurasian Jay | Dieter Wörrlein
2016
Preselection
Finalist
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Jay | Dieter Wörrlein
Location
Röthenbach, Germany
Equipment
Nikon D800
500 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/5
ISO 800
500 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/5
ISO 800
Eurasian Bittern | Michele Mendi
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Bittern | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
500 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
500 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
Ruff | Mathias Schäf
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Ruff | Mathias Schäf
Location
Norway
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/200 s, f/9
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/200 s, f/9
ISO 1600
Black Stork | Adrian Wullschleger
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Black Stork | Adrian Wullschleger
Ruff | Peter Grischott
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
General
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Ruff | Peter Grischott
Location
Finland
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 400
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 400
Common Starling | Jean-Paul Luthi
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | Jean-Paul Luthi
Location
Spain
Equipment
Canon EOS 5DS R
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/125 s, f/5,6
ISO 320
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/125 s, f/5,6
ISO 320
Rock Ptarmigan | Stéphane Bruchez
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Stéphane Bruchez
Common Kingfisher | Remo Savisaar
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Remo Savisaar
Location
Estonia
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
Mute Swan | Remo Savisaar
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Remo Savisaar
Location
Estonia
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
Common Sandpiper | Arto Juvonen
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Sandpiper | Arto Juvonen
Common Tern | Arto Juvonen
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Tern | Arto Juvonen
Rock Ptarmigan | Mathieu Bally
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Mathieu Bally
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/18
ISO 12500
500 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/18
ISO 12500
Common Starling | Oliver Borchert
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | Oliver Borchert
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 500
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 500
Common Kestrel | Folkert Christoffers
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kestrel | Folkert Christoffers
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/250 s, f/8
ISO 1000
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/250 s, f/8
ISO 1000
Common Kingfisher | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Location
Spain
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 640
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 640
Greylag Goose | Alexander Erdbeer
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Greylag Goose | Alexander Erdbeer
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
500 mm f/4,6
1/80 s, f/6,3
ISO 320
500 mm f/4,6
1/80 s, f/6,3
ISO 320
Great Crested Grebe | Andi Hofstetter
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Andi Hofstetter
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/7,1
ISO 400
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/7,1
ISO 400
Tawny Owl | Denis Girard
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Tawny Owl | Denis Girard
Location
Saint-Sixt, France
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/20 s, f/5
ISO 320
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/20 s, f/5
ISO 320
Black-winged Stilt | Jonathan Lhoir
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Black-winged Stilt | Jonathan Lhoir
Jonathan Lhoir, France
Black-necked Grebe | Manfred Kühn
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Black-necked Grebe | Manfred Kühn
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
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
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Red-backed Shrike | Daniel Ottmann
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Red-backed Shrike | Daniel Ottmann
Daniel Ottmann, Germany
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 400
500 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/8
ISO 400
Common Starling | Daniel Ottmann
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | Daniel Ottmann
Daniel Ottmann, Germany
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
Mallard | Remo Savisaar
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Mallard | Remo Savisaar
Location
Estonia
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/6400 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/6400 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
Common Woodpigeon | Mathias Schäf
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Woodpigeon | Mathias Schäf
European Robin | Mathias Schäf
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
European Robin | Mathias Schäf
Location
Sweden
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/200 s, f/13
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/200 s, f/13
ISO 1000
Grey Heron | Siponen Antti
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Siponen Antti
Location
Finland
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/5
ISO 400
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/5
ISO 400
Rock Partridge | Sébastien Tinguely
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Partridge | Sébastien Tinguely
Location
Dents du Midi, Switzerland
Equipment
Nikon D810
150–500 mm f/5–6,3
1/1000 s, f/11
ISO 500
150–500 mm f/5–6,3
1/1000 s, f/11
ISO 500
Common Coot | Daniel Biber
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Coot | Daniel Biber
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/640 s, f/9
ISO 3200
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/640 s, f/9
ISO 3200
Eurasian Tree Sparrow | Pius Notter
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Tree Sparrow | Pius Notter
Great Crested Grebe | Stefan Rieben
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Stefan Rieben
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/10
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/10
ISO 1600
Common Kingfisher | Julien Arbez
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Julien Arbez
Great White Egret | Jean-Paul Luthi
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Great White Egret | Jean-Paul Luthi
Common Starling | Daniel Biber
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | Daniel Biber
Location
Spain
Equipment
Canon EOS 5DS R
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1000 s, f/9
ISO 2000
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1000 s, f/9
ISO 2000
Common Kingfisher | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Location
Spain
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 640
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 640
Eurasian Dotterel | Vianney Goma
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Dotterel | Vianney Goma
Vianney Goma, France
Common Coot | Martin Hefti
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Coot | Martin Hefti
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Sony A850
400 mm f/4,5
1/2000 s, f/5
ISO 200
400 mm f/4,5
1/2000 s, f/5
ISO 200
White Stork | Bernhard Herzog
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
White Stork | Bernhard Herzog
Location
Portugal
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
Black-necked Grebe | Ralf Kistowski
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Black-necked Grebe | Ralf Kistowski
Location
Netherlands
Equipment
Nikon D800
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 250
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 250
Eurasian Hobby | Daniel Kühler
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Hobby | Daniel Kühler
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 500
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 500
Wallcreeper | Annick Lardeau
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Wallcreeper | Annick Lardeau
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
400 mm f/5,6
1/1600 s, f/9
ISO 800
400 mm f/5,6
1/1600 s, f/9
ISO 800
Northern House Martin | Simon Lozeron
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Northern House Martin | Simon Lozeron
Location
La Cibourg, Switzerland
Equipment
Nikon D750
500 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/5,6
ISO 640
500 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/5,6
ISO 640
Bearded Vulture | Martin Magnus
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Bearded Vulture | Martin Magnus
Location
Spain
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
120–300 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
120–300 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
Sandwich Tern | Manfred Kühn
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Sandwich Tern | Manfred Kühn
Location
Spain
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/4000 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/4000 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Bence Máté
Mallard | Bence Máté
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Mallard | Bence Máté
Black-winged Stilt | Michele Mendi
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Black-winged Stilt | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 500
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 500
Squacco Heron | Michele Mendi
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Squacco Heron | Michele Mendi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/10
ISO 500
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/10
ISO 500
Common Cuckoo | Daniel Ottmann
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Cuckoo | Daniel Ottmann
Daniel Ottmann, Germany
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 500
Great Cormorant | François Rauss
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Great Cormorant | François Rauss
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/3200 s, f/5
ISO 200
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/3200 s, f/5
ISO 200
Great Crested Grebe | Oliver Richter
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Oliver Richter
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
Eurasian Blue Tit | Alexander Schneider
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Blue Tit | Alexander Schneider
Location
Austria
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
500 mm
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 640
500 mm
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 640
Common Redshank | Siponen Antti
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Redshank | Siponen Antti
Location
Finland
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1600 s, f/14
ISO 1600
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1600 s, f/14
ISO 1600
Common Goldeneye | Siponen Antti
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Goldeneye | Siponen Antti
Red-necked Phalarope | Siponen Antti
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Red-necked Phalarope | Siponen Antti
Location
Finland
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/4000 s, f/5
ISO 800
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/4000 s, f/5
ISO 800
Common Coot | Stéphane Bruchez
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Coot | Stéphane Bruchez
Grey Heron | Stéphane Bruchez
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Heron | Stéphane Bruchez
Long-tailed Jaeger | Flurin Bischoff
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Long-tailed Jaeger | Flurin Bischoff
Location
Switzerland
Equipment
Nikon D7000
150–500 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
150–500 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
Mallard | Harry Kälin
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Mallard | Harry Kälin
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
400 mm
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 400
400 mm
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 400
Common Whitethroat | David Bertuleit
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Common Whitethroat | David Bertuleit
David Bertuleit, Germany
Location
Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 700D
300 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
300 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/400 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
Eurasian Nuthatch | David Bertuleit
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Nuthatch | David Bertuleit
David Bertuleit, Germany
Equipment
Canon EOS 700D
300 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/4,5
ISO 400
300 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/4,5
ISO 400
Yellow-billed Chough | Bruno Penarrieta
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Yellow-billed Chough | Bruno Penarrieta
Location
Wallis, Switzerland
Equipment
Nikon D3200
55–300 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 110
55–300 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 110
Whiskered Tern | David Bertuleit
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Whiskered Tern | David Bertuleit
David Bertuleit, Germany
Location
Austria
Equipment
Canon EOS 700D
70–200 mm f/3,5–4,5
1/400 s, f/5
ISO 800
70–200 mm f/3,5–4,5
1/400 s, f/5
ISO 800
Mute Swan | Yann Staffelbach
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2016
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Yann Staffelbach
Location
Sempach, Switzerland
Equipment
Nikon D5100
150–500 mm f/5–6,3
1/1600 s, f/6,3
ISO 6400
150–500 mm f/5–6,3
1/1600 s, f/6,3
ISO 6400