Great White Egret | Mateusz Piesiak
Overall winner
2022
Overall Winner
Winner
Overall winner
2022
Overall Winner
Winner
Great White Egret | Mateusz Piesiak
«Every autumn thousands of birds of different species appear in Barycz Valley in Poland to eat fish and gain energy before winter. Great White Egrets and large flocks of Black-headed Gulls are a great opportunity to take interesting photos. I lengthened the exposure time to highlight the contrast between the din of the flying gulls and the stillness of a lone egret.»
Mateusz Piesiak, Poland
I am a wildlife photographer from Poland. Fascinated by nature, I have been documenting unique moments in animal life for over 10 years. Wildlife photography requires a lot of patience. Often, after many hours of waiting, animals just don’t show up and I come home without any photo. But when I finally take a long-awaited shot, it rewards all efforts.
In nature photography, I enjoy the feeling of being concealed in my hiding place, and like a visitor sitting in the front row of the theatre, I can admire the great spectacle of nature taking place just in front of me. It is a true honour to be able to witness these moments and share them with other people through my photographs.
I am a wildlife photographer from Poland. Fascinated by nature, I have been documenting unique moments in animal life for over 10 years. Wildlife photography requires a lot of patience. Often, after many hours of waiting, animals just don’t show up and I come home without any photo. But when I finally take a long-awaited shot, it rewards all efforts.
In nature photography, I enjoy the feeling of being concealed in my hiding place, and like a visitor sitting in the front row of the theatre, I can admire the great spectacle of nature taking place just in front of me. It is a true honour to be able to witness these moments and share them with other people through my photographs.
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/20 s, f/3,5
ISO 160
400 mm f/2,8
1/20 s, f/3,5
ISO 160
Common Crane | Agnieszka Florczyk
General
2022
1
1st place
General
2022
1
1st place
Common Crane | Agnieszka Florczyk
«This photo was taken from under a camouflage net at a Crane roost on a foggy morning. In autumn, the Cranes often choose fish ponds for their night shelter. They are accompanied by herons and screaming flocks of gulls, which every now and then take flight, disturbed by White-tailed Eagles. Fish ponds are an easy source of food for all fish-eating birds.»
Agnieszka Florczyk,
Everything started with Cranes – these birds made an enormous impression on me a few years back and they still impress me today. The Crane – bird of hope and joy, bird of nature which has just awoken from the winter dream, but at the same time bird of autumn. A bird of the time when big flocks of Cranes gather together. I have great respect for nature, and take pictures of wild animals in their natural habitat only. While showing their life and behaviour, I try to be an invisible observer of this amazing world and not to disturb it’s eternal balance and harmony in any way.
Everything started with Cranes – these birds made an enormous impression on me a few years back and they still impress me today. The Crane – bird of hope and joy, bird of nature which has just awoken from the winter dream, but at the same time bird of autumn. A bird of the time when big flocks of Cranes gather together. I have great respect for nature, and take pictures of wild animals in their natural habitat only. While showing their life and behaviour, I try to be an invisible observer of this amazing world and not to disturb it’s eternal balance and harmony in any way.
Equipment
Nikon D500
300 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/4
ISO 800
300 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/4
ISO 800
Mute Swan | Nicolas Stettler
General
2022
2
2nd place
General
2022
2
2nd place
Mute Swan | Nicolas Stettler
«Although Mute Swans tend to be quite trusting, the underwater housing initially raised some suspicion. But after countless mornings, the swans got used to it. As the water was icy cold, I could only hold the camera in the water with stiff fingers and was not able to look through the viewfinder. It was pure luck that the sunlight hit the camera at the right angle.»
Nicolas Stettler, Switzerland
I am 19 years old and from Switzerland. Having grown up in the Bernese Seeland, I now study biology at the University of Bern. I have been photographing for more than half my life. Today, my focus is mainly on waterbirds and other creatures of the lakes and rivers. I try to photograph the animals in different ways to provide new insights into their enthralling lives.
I am 19 years old and from Switzerland. Having grown up in the Bernese Seeland, I now study biology at the University of Bern. I have been photographing for more than half my life. Today, my focus is mainly on waterbirds and other creatures of the lakes and rivers. I try to photograph the animals in different ways to provide new insights into their enthralling lives.
Equipment
Nikon D850
16 mm f/2,8
1/250 s, f/14
ISO 500
16 mm f/2,8
1/250 s, f/14
ISO 500
Eurasian Wryneck | Jörg Stemmler
General
2022
3
3rd place
General
2022
3
3rd place
Eurasian Wryneck | Jörg Stemmler
«The Eurasian Wryneck is one of my favourite subjects because it almost always cuts a fine figure. It often sticks out its impressive tongue, but retracts it so quickly that by the time you press the shutter button, it is usually too late. In many hours of observation I gathered enough experience to read the birds’ behaviour and be ready at just the right moment.»
Jörg Stemmler,
My introduction to wildlife photography came 20 years ago when I started photographing birds. While birds remain one of my favourite subjects today, I have broadened my spectrum to include other animals – from lizards to grizzly bears. Almost all my photos are taken from a hide. I enjoy the entire process, from exploring a species’ way of life, to installing the hides and producing the image. Not disturbing the animals is very important to me. That is the only way to get shots that offer an authentic glimpse into an animal’s natural world. I present my pictures in lectures, publications and calendars.
My introduction to wildlife photography came 20 years ago when I started photographing birds. While birds remain one of my favourite subjects today, I have broadened my spectrum to include other animals – from lizards to grizzly bears. Almost all my photos are taken from a hide. I enjoy the entire process, from exploring a species’ way of life, to installing the hides and producing the image. Not disturbing the animals is very important to me. That is the only way to get shots that offer an authentic glimpse into an animal’s natural world. I present my pictures in lectures, publications and calendars.
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 4000
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 4000
White Stork | Matt Engelmann
Emotion
2022
1
1st place
Emotion
2022
1
1st place
White Stork | Matt Engelmann
«I captured this pair of storks nesting on an island using my super-telephoto lens. The effect was created by photographing with wide aperture through the still leafless waterside vegetation. I tried to take the picture through a gap in the branches, using the opening to direct the eye of the viewer to the storks.»
Matt Engelmann,
Photography is a never-ending journey of discovery for me and a continuing source of inspiration. The unpredictability of wildlife photography is my greatest challenge.
I like to explore the agricultural landscapes close to home, in places that at first seem unspectacular, but that over time reveal their particularities and details.
By waiting, watching and investigating I try to enter a sort of flow and feel thrilled to be able to experience special moments, certain behaviours or extraordinary light effects.
To take the picture of the White Storks, I returned to the same place on several occasions and was enchanted every time by the evening moods and the contrasting colours in nature.
Photography is a never-ending journey of discovery for me and a continuing source of inspiration. The unpredictability of wildlife photography is my greatest challenge.
I like to explore the agricultural landscapes close to home, in places that at first seem unspectacular, but that over time reveal their particularities and details.
By waiting, watching and investigating I try to enter a sort of flow and feel thrilled to be able to experience special moments, certain behaviours or extraordinary light effects.
To take the picture of the White Storks, I returned to the same place on several occasions and was enchanted every time by the evening moods and the contrasting colours in nature.
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 5000
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 5000
Greater Flamingo | Jonathan Lhoir
Emotion
2022
2
2nd place
Emotion
2022
2
2nd place
Greater Flamingo | Jonathan Lhoir
«This picture taken in the Camargue shows a small group of flamingos at rest, illuminated by the last rays of sun. With the help of a slow shutter speed and an intentional movement of the camera, I transformed this rather ordinary scene into something offbeat.»
Jonathan Lhoir, France
An 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. An experienced entomologist, he is today re-exploring the insect world through photography and takes a lot of pleasure in developing what he calls "contemplative entomology". Constantly evolving, he is gradually moving away from the "traditional" photographic approach in favour of more personal shots that draw on 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.
An 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. An experienced entomologist, he is today re-exploring the insect world through photography and takes a lot of pleasure in developing what he calls "contemplative entomology". Constantly evolving, he is gradually moving away from the "traditional" photographic approach in favour of more personal shots that draw on 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.
Equipment
Canon EOS 5DS R
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/20 s, f/14
ISO 50
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/20 s, f/14
ISO 50
Dunlin | Levi Fitze
Emotion
2022
3
3rd place
Emotion
2022
3
3rd place
Dunlin | Levi Fitze
«During an autumn trip to the island and birding hotspot of Heligoland, I discovered a small group of Dunlins. As the wind picked up, sweeping the sand across the ground, I tried to position the birds against a dark background. The waders were struggling against the sand and kept stopping briefly with their eyes closed. »
Levi Fitze, Switzerland
Levi Fitze is an 18-year-old photographer from eastern Switzerland. Fascinated by wildlife from an early age, he got truly hooked when he joined the Natrix youth group at the age of 10. Ever since, he has spent every free minute outdoors searching for wild animals.
Levi Fitze is an 18-year-old photographer from eastern Switzerland. Fascinated by wildlife from an early age, he got truly hooked when he joined the Natrix youth group at the age of 10. Ever since, he has spent every free minute outdoors searching for wild animals.
Equipment
Sony A7R IV
400 mm f2,8
1/1250 s, f/2,8
ISO 125
400 mm f2,8
1/1250 s, f/2,8
ISO 125
Barn Swallow | Adrian Schmid
Action
2022
1
1st place
Action
2022
1
1st place
Barn Swallow | Adrian Schmid
«A small lake had formed in a corn field after the torrential rain in the summer of 2021. Barn Swallows and House Martins took advantage of the flooded area for foraging, drinking and bathing. Armed with wellies and a camping chair, I sat in the water and took thousands of pictures. The corn in the background gave the water a green colour. I like this image in particular for its beautiful symmetry.»
Adrian Schmid, Switzerland
Adrian Schmid lives in Bolligen (Switzerland) and has been fascinated by birds since childhood. He spends a lot of time in nature and tries to draw people’s attention to the beauty of our native birds and animals. About two years ago, he turned his two hobbies, nature photography and birdwatching, into a professional activity and has since been working as a freelance nature photographer. He conducts workshops and photo tours for nature and bird photography in Switzerland and neighbouring countries.
Adrian Schmid lives in Bolligen (Switzerland) and has been fascinated by birds since childhood. He spends a lot of time in nature and tries to draw people’s attention to the beauty of our native birds and animals. About two years ago, he turned his two hobbies, nature photography and birdwatching, into a professional activity and has since been working as a freelance nature photographer. He conducts workshops and photo tours for nature and bird photography in Switzerland and neighbouring countries.
Equipment
Sony A1
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 800
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 800
Red-throated Loon | Erkko Badermann
Action
2022
2
2nd place
Action
2022
2
2nd place
Red-throated Loon | Erkko Badermann
«I have been following the Red-throated Loon’s mating season for five years. Birds return to their home pond in spring immediately after the ice melts. They go fishing on bigger lakes and arrive at their home pond every morning at sunrise for their mating dance. I have photographed their landings several times. The angle straight ahead and perfect timing make this photo special.»
Erkko Badermann, Finland
Erkko Badermann from Finland is an award-winning wildlife photographer specialised on loons and northern birds. His photographs emphasise the expressiveness, sensitivity and hardness of his objects.
Erkko Badermann from Finland is an award-winning wildlife photographer specialised on loons and northern birds. His photographs emphasise the expressiveness, sensitivity and hardness of his objects.
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 1600
Common Kestrel | John Mihopulos
Action
2022
3
3rd place
Action
2022
3
3rd place
Common Kestrel | John Mihopulos
«While I was sitting in the car, which I often use as a hide, this Kestrel on the hunt flew directly over my head. As it hovers in the air, the bird maintains a fixed position relative to the ground. A slow shutter speed emphasises the movement of the Kestrel’s beating wings.»
John Mihopulos, Germany
John Mihopulos was born in Greece. He has lived in Germany for many years and works in management at a major chemical company. His choice of profession with a focus on environmental technology reflects his love for nature. A long-time photographer, he turned to bird photography in 2015 and his hobby has become a calling ever since. He also volunteers for the Bavarian Society for the Protection of Birds (LBV).
John Mihopulos was born in Greece. He has lived in Germany for many years and works in management at a major chemical company. His choice of profession with a focus on environmental technology reflects his love for nature. A long-time photographer, he turned to bird photography in 2015 and his hobby has become a calling ever since. He also volunteers for the Bavarian Society for the Protection of Birds (LBV).
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/50 s, f/16
ISO 100
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/50 s, f/16
ISO 100
Tawny Owl | László Tóth
Birds and humans
2022
1
1st place
Birds and humans
2022
1
1st place
Tawny Owl | László Tóth
«An uncovered well on the edge of the forest caused the death of this Tawny Owl. The bird probably detected movement and swooped down in the direction of the noise. Unfortunately, it was unable to take off again.»
László Tóth, Hungary
I breathed the love of nature in with the air that surrounded me as a kid in the rural fields and forests. I have always been interested in birds. Where I live, we researched the urban settlement of Long-eared Owls, placing artificial nests nearby for years in which the birds could successfully raise their chicks. I have started to build bird hides so that none of my pictures depend only on chance. I most love to capture the little moments that are barely noticeable to the ordinary bystander.
I enter some of my pictures in competitions, where the results I achieve encourage me to continue what I am doing, but no prize or position in a contest means as much to me as the wonder of experiencing dawn in nature!
I breathed the love of nature in with the air that surrounded me as a kid in the rural fields and forests. I have always been interested in birds. Where I live, we researched the urban settlement of Long-eared Owls, placing artificial nests nearby for years in which the birds could successfully raise their chicks. I have started to build bird hides so that none of my pictures depend only on chance. I most love to capture the little moments that are barely noticeable to the ordinary bystander.
I enter some of my pictures in competitions, where the results I achieve encourage me to continue what I am doing, but no prize or position in a contest means as much to me as the wonder of experiencing dawn in nature!
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
18–55 mm f/3,5–5,6
1/50 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
18–55 mm f/3,5–5,6
1/50 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Northern Gannet | Volker Sander
Birds and humans
2022
2
2nd place
Birds and humans
2022
2
2nd place
Northern Gannet | Volker Sander
«On a walk on Heligoland’s north beach we found this dead Gannet that someone had thrown into the rubbish bin. I entered this picture because it is a striking example of the human relationship with nature. Animals are treated like objects – even after their death.»
Volker Sander, Germany
Photography is my passion. I have been an avid photographer for more than 15 years, focusing on nature and macro photography. Being alone in nature in the pristine early morning is the best way to truly relax. But I find street and architectural photography interesting as well, because they offer an unbelievable variety of subjects. I hope that my pictures convey how fascinating photography is.
Photography is my passion. I have been an avid photographer for more than 15 years, focusing on nature and macro photography. Being alone in nature in the pristine early morning is the best way to truly relax. But I find street and architectural photography interesting as well, because they offer an unbelievable variety of subjects. I hope that my pictures convey how fascinating photography is.
Equipment
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
12–100mm f/4
1/100 s, f/7,1
ISO 100
12–100mm f/4
1/100 s, f/7,1
ISO 100
Great Spotted Woodpecker | Manon Billard
Birds and humans
2022
3
3rd place
Birds and humans
2022
3
3rd place
Great Spotted Woodpecker | Manon Billard
«In the pine forest at Teide National Park, the Great Spotted Woodpeckers are not shy. After a few days of observation, I realised that the woodpeckers drink directly from the taps in the tourist recreational areas around the park. After many attempts, I was able to photograph this handsome adult male who was teaching its young below by example.»
Manon Billard, France
Born in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, I grew up sharing unforgettable moments in nature with my family, both in the mountains and near the ocean. This passion for the living world led me to study biology and ecology, a period that was filled with travel and encounters with the wild. Photography soon became an indispensable companion that allowed me to convey and express my unwavering love for nature and to share it with as many people as possible.
Born in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, I grew up sharing unforgettable moments in nature with my family, both in the mountains and near the ocean. This passion for the living world led me to study biology and ecology, a period that was filled with travel and encounters with the wild. Photography soon became an indispensable companion that allowed me to convey and express my unwavering love for nature and to share it with as many people as possible.
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/2,8
ISO 320
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/2,8
ISO 320
Mute Swan | Martin Siering
2022
Special Award of the Jury
2022
Special Award of the Jury
Mute Swan | Martin Siering
Equipment
Nikon D850
Purple Heron | Antonio Aguti
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Purple Heron | Antonio Aguti
Equipment
Sony A1
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Red-necked Grebe | Kai Bratke
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Red-necked Grebe | Kai Bratke
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/5
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/5
ISO 1000
Common Eider | Folkert Christoffers
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Eider | Folkert Christoffers
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/5
ISO 100
500 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/5
ISO 100
Red-crested Pochard | Marianne Schmid
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Red-crested Pochard | Marianne Schmid
Equipment
Olympus E-M1X
300mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 640
300mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 640
Rock Ptarmigan | Matt Engelmann
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Matt Engelmann
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
Sanderling | Robert Sommer
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Sanderling | Robert Sommer
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4
1/8000 s, f/4
ISO 400
500 mm f/4
1/8000 s, f/4
ISO 400
Common Crane | Agnieszka Florczyk
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Crane | Agnieszka Florczyk
Equipment
Nikon D5
300 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
300 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
Common Greenshank | Maximilian Fellermann
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Greenshank | Maximilian Fellermann
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
300 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 400
300 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 400
Glaucous Gull | Mateusz Piesiak
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Glaucous Gull | Mateusz Piesiak
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/5,6
1/6400 s, f/5,6
ISO 400
400 mm f/5,6
1/6400 s, f/5,6
ISO 400
White-winged Snowfinch | Michaela Walch
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
White-winged Snowfinch | Michaela Walch
Equipment
Nikon D500
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,5 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,5 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 500
Bohemian Waxwing | Alwin Hardenbol
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Bohemian Waxwing | Alwin Hardenbol
Equipment
Nikon D500
500 mm f/4 + 1,5 × Extender
1/800 s, f/8
ISO 2500
500 mm f/4 + 1,5 × Extender
1/800 s, f/8
ISO 2500
White-throated Dipper | Merlin Hochreutener
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
White-throated Dipper | Merlin Hochreutener
Equipment
Sony A7R III
24–105 mm f/4
1/13 s, f/22
ISO 50
24–105 mm f/4
1/13 s, f/22
ISO 50
Common Starling | Marco Hoffmann
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | Marco Hoffmann
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/2,8
ISO 640
400 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/2,8
ISO 640
Red-backed Shrike | Jörg Stemmler
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Red-backed Shrike | Jörg Stemmler
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500mm f/4,5–7,1
1/1250 s, f/7,1
ISO 320
100–500mm f/4,5–7,1
1/1250 s, f/7,1
ISO 320
Great Spotted Woodpecker | Łukasz Jabłoński
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Great Spotted Woodpecker | Łukasz Jabłoński
Equipment
Nikon D500
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,5 × Extender
1/640 s, f/2,8
ISO 1000
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,5 × Extender
1/640 s, f/2,8
ISO 1000
Greater Flamingo | Flurin Leugger
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Greater Flamingo | Flurin Leugger
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/4,5
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/4,5
ISO 1600
Great Crested Grebe | David Pattyn
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | David Pattyn
Equipment
Sony Alpha 9 II
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/9
ISO 640
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/9
ISO 640
Red-necked Phalarope | Heikki Nikki
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Red-necked Phalarope | Heikki Nikki
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
Rock Partridge | Olivier Born
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Partridge | Olivier Born
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
100–500mm f/4,5–7,1
1/100 s, f/18
ISO 1250
100–500mm f/4,5–7,1
1/100 s, f/18
ISO 1250
Little Owl | Susanne Brunner
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | Susanne Brunner
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/250 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/250 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Eurasian Wryneck | Jörg Stemmler
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Wryneck | Jörg Stemmler
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
Mute Swan | Mateusz Piesiak
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Mateusz Piesiak
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
24–105 mm f/4
1/80 s, f/4
ISO 1600
24–105 mm f/4
1/80 s, f/4
ISO 1600
Black Grouse | Levi Fitze
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black Grouse | Levi Fitze
Equipment
Sony A7R IV
200–600 mm f5,6–6,3
1/100 s, f/6,3
ISO 125
200–600 mm f5,6–6,3
1/100 s, f/6,3
ISO 125
Black Grouse | Levi Fitze
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black Grouse | Levi Fitze
Equipment
Sony A7R IV
200–600 mm f5,6–6,3
1/250 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
200–600 mm f5,6–6,3
1/250 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
Western Capercaillie | Michaela Walch
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
General
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Western Capercaillie | Michaela Walch
Equipment
Nikon D300
10–20 mm f/4–5,6
1/100 s, f/5
ISO 200
10–20 mm f/4–5,6
1/100 s, f/5
ISO 200
Black Grouse | Levi Fitze
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black Grouse | Levi Fitze
Equipment
Sony A7R IV
200–600 mm f5,6–6,3
1/500 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
200–600 mm f5,6–6,3
1/500 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
Great Crested Grebe | Antonio Aguti
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Antonio Aguti
Equipment
Sony A1
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/11
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/11
ISO 1000
Great Crested Grebe | Fabian Fopp
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Fabian Fopp
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 800
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 800
Common Crane | Agnieszka Florczyk
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Crane | Agnieszka Florczyk
Equipment
Nikon D5
300 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/4,8
ISO 3200
300 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/4,8
ISO 3200
Great Crested Grebe | Samuel Nugues
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Samuel Nugues
Equipment
Nikon D850
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 180
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 180
Common Stonechat | Cristiano Tedesco
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Stonechat | Cristiano Tedesco
Equipment
Nikon D850
600 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/10
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4
1/400 s, f/10
ISO 1600
Black-winged Stilt | Mathias Schäf
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black-winged Stilt | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/5
ISO 320
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/5
ISO 320
Black-winged Stilt | Volker Widmann
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black-winged Stilt | Volker Widmann
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Pied Avocet | Volker Widmann
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Pied Avocet | Volker Widmann
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Eurasian Pygmy-owl | Bertrand Gabbud
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Pygmy-owl | Bertrand Gabbud
Equipment
Nikon D800
500 mm f/4
1/125 s, f/8
ISO 3200
500 mm f/4
1/125 s, f/8
ISO 3200
Black Redstart | Cristiano Tedesco
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black Redstart | Cristiano Tedesco
Equipment
Nikon D810
500 mm f/4
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 3600
500 mm f/4
1/320 s, f/8
ISO 3600
Dunlin | Mateusz Piesiak
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Dunlin | Mateusz Piesiak
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
400 mm f/2,8
1/6400 s, f/2,8
ISO 1000
400 mm f/2,8
1/6400 s, f/2,8
ISO 1000
Whinchat | Mathias Schäf
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Whinchat | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Common Crane | Agnieszka Florczyk
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Crane | Agnieszka Florczyk
Equipment
Nikon D5
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/250 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/250 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
Common Starling | David Pattyn
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | David Pattyn
Equipment
Sony Alpha 9 II
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/40 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/40 s, f/6,3
ISO 400
Black-winged Stilt | Fabian Fopp
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black-winged Stilt | Fabian Fopp
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 3200
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 3200
Kentish Plover | Vincenzo Iacovoni
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Kentish Plover | Vincenzo Iacovoni
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
Reed Bunting | Daniela Strässle
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Reed Bunting | Daniela Strässle
Equipment
Nikon D500
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 280
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 280
Whiskered Tern | Beat Rüegger
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Whiskered Tern | Beat Rüegger
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Great Crested Grebe | François Rauss
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | François Rauss
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 125
500 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 125
Eurasian Buzzard | Hubert Ribi
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Buzzard | Hubert Ribi
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
600 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
600 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Eurasian Buzzard | Fabian Fend
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Buzzard | Fabian Fend
Equipment
Nikon Z7
500 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 800
500 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 800
Mute Swan | Sebastian Vogel
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Sebastian Vogel
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5000 s, f/7,1
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5000 s, f/7,1
ISO 1000
Glossy Ibis | Cristiano Tedesco
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Glossy Ibis | Cristiano Tedesco
Equipment
Nikon D850
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/8
ISO 1400
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/8
ISO 1400
Common Redstart | Christian Höfs
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Redstart | Christian Höfs
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
300 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/4
ISO 2000
300 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/4
ISO 2000
Griffon Vulture | Oscar Díez Martínez
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Griffon Vulture | Oscar Díez Martínez
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
17–40 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/16
ISO 1600
17–40 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/16
ISO 1600
Arctic Tern | Luc Hoogenstein
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Arctic Tern | Luc Hoogenstein
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
16–35 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/4
ISO 800
16–35 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/4
ISO 800
Dunlin | Adrian Schmid
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Dunlin | Adrian Schmid
Equipment
Sony A1
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/6,3
ISO 640
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/6,3
ISO 640
Rock Ptarmigan | Walter Sprecher
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Walter Sprecher
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mmf/4
1/3200 s, f/8
ISO 400
500 mmf/4
1/3200 s, f/8
ISO 400
Barn Swallow | Adrian Schmid
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Barn Swallow | Adrian Schmid
Equipment
Sony A1
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 640
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 640
Red Knot | Łukasz Jabłoński
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Red Knot | Łukasz Jabłoński
Equipment
Nikon D500
300 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/2,8
ISO 640
300 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/2,8
ISO 640
Alpine Swift | Nicolas Stettler
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Alpine Swift | Nicolas Stettler
Equipment
Nikon Z9
500 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/4
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/4
ISO 1250
Little Egret | Cristiano Tedesco
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Little Egret | Cristiano Tedesco
Equipment
Nikon D850
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/9
ISO 500
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/9
ISO 500
Little Egret | Cristiano Tedesco
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Little Egret | Cristiano Tedesco
Equipment
Nikon D850
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/9
ISO 450
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/9
ISO 450
Black-winged Stilt | Volker Widmann
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black-winged Stilt | Volker Widmann
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Purple Heron | Antonio Aguti
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Purple Heron | Antonio Aguti
Equipment
Sony A9 II
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/4
ISO 320
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/4
ISO 320
Red-throated Loon | Erkko Badermann
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Red-throated Loon | Erkko Badermann
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
600 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 800
600 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 800
Common Starling | Daniel Biber
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | Daniel Biber
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 200
White-throated Dipper | Heikki Nikki
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
White-throated Dipper | Heikki Nikki
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 6400
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 6400
Eurasian Spoonbill | Mathias Schäf
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Spoonbill | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/5
ISO 400
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/5
ISO 400
Barnacle Goose | Luc Hoogenstein
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Barnacle Goose | Luc Hoogenstein
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
16–35 mmf/4
1/30 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
16–35 mmf/4
1/30 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Eurasian Skylark | Lukas Marty
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Skylark | Lukas Marty
Equipment
Nikon D4S
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/6400 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/6400 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
European Herring Gull | Kai Bratke
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
European Herring Gull | Kai Bratke
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/4
ISO 100
300 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/640 s, f/4
ISO 100
Purple Heron | Antonio Aguti
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Purple Heron | Antonio Aguti
Equipment
Sony A9 II
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 1600
Common Starling | Paweł Smolik
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Starling | Paweł Smolik
Equipment
PENTAX K-7
300 mm f/2,8
1/100 s, f/6,3
ISO 200
300 mm f/2,8
1/100 s, f/6,3
ISO 200
Common Kingfisher | László Tóth
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | László Tóth
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/640 s, f/9
ISO 1600
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/640 s, f/9
ISO 1600
Eurasian Bittern | David Greyo
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Bittern | David Greyo
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
500 mm f/4
1/320 s, f/4
ISO 400
500 mm f/4
1/320 s, f/4
ISO 400
Western Capercaillie | André Schweizer
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Western Capercaillie | André Schweizer
Equipment
Nikon D750
400 mm f/2,8
1/640 s, f/3,2
ISO 1250
400 mm f/2,8
1/640 s, f/3,2
ISO 1250
Rock Ptarmigan | Christine Schäf
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Christine Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
17–50 mm f/4
1/200 s, f/8
ISO 250
17–50 mm f/4
1/200 s, f/8
ISO 250
Egyptian Goose | Mathias Schäf
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Egyptian Goose | Mathias Schäf
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
200 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/7,1
ISO 1250
200 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/7,1
ISO 1250
Eurasian Eagle-owl | Simone Baumeister
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Eagle-owl | Simone Baumeister
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
600 mm f/4
1/200 s, f/4
ISO 640
600 mm f/4
1/200 s, f/4
ISO 640
Eurasian Eagle-owl | Simone Baumeister
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Eagle-owl | Simone Baumeister
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/500 s, f/4,5
ISO 500
600 mm f/4
1/500 s, f/4,5
ISO 500
Common Kestrel | Hubert Ribi
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kestrel | Hubert Ribi
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Common Coot | Alessandro Staehli
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Coot | Alessandro Staehli
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
600 mm f4
1/500 s, f/4
ISO 32000
600 mm f4
1/500 s, f/4
ISO 32000
Greylag Goose | Hannah Pietsch
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Greylag Goose | Hannah Pietsch
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
60–600 mm f/4,5–6,3
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 2500
60–600 mm f/4,5–6,3
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 2500
Common Kestrel | Benoît Renevey
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kestrel | Benoît Renevey
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
500 mm f/4
1/640 s, f/4
ISO 800
500 mm f/4
1/640 s, f/4
ISO 800
Black-headed Gull | Marc Lühr
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black-headed Gull | Marc Lühr
Equipment
Olympus E-M1
12–100 mm f/4
1/125 s, f/7,1
ISO 320
12–100 mm f/4
1/125 s, f/7,1
ISO 320
Rock Ptarmigan | Bertrand Muffat-Joly
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Bertrand Muffat-Joly
Equipment
Nikon D800
80–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/100 s, f/8
ISO 500
80–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/100 s, f/8
ISO 500
House Sparrow | Luc Hoogenstein
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
House Sparrow | Luc Hoogenstein
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
70–200 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
70–200 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Black-legged Kittiwake | Luc Hoogenstein
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Black-legged Kittiwake | Luc Hoogenstein
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
150–600 mm f/4,5–6,3
1/640 s, f/5
ISO 800
150–600 mm f/4,5–6,3
1/640 s, f/5
ISO 800
White Stork | Luc Hoogenstein
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
White Stork | Luc Hoogenstein
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
16–35 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
16–35 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
Bearded Vulture | Hansruedi Weyrich
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Birds and humans
2022
Preselection
Finalist
Bearded Vulture | Hansruedi Weyrich
Equipment
Nikon D5
600 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 1800
600 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 1800