Grey Partridge | Christian Höfs
Overall winner
2024
Overall Winner
Winner
Overall winner
2024
Overall Winner
Winner
Grey Partridge | Christian Höfs
«The picture was taken shortly after sunrise on the edge of uncultivated land near Marburg. In the uniform agricultural landscape, these fallows are the last refuges for many species. I discovered the grey partridge by chance and managed to take this photo by approaching it very slowly and staying flat on the ground.»
Christian Höfs, Germany
I am a biologist and nature photographer from Marburg and I’m active in nature conservation both professionally and privately. My enthusiasm for nature photography and ornithology grew during my voluntary service in the Wadden Sea. My photography focusses on the birds of the tundra, to which I was able to devote myself fully during many research trips to northern Sweden. I am also interested in the fascinating species that I find on my doorstep.
I am a biologist and nature photographer from Marburg and I’m active in nature conservation both professionally and privately. My enthusiasm for nature photography and ornithology grew during my voluntary service in the Wadden Sea. My photography focusses on the birds of the tundra, to which I was able to devote myself fully during many research trips to northern Sweden. I am also interested in the fascinating species that I find on my doorstep.
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/250 s, f/5
ISO 320
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/250 s, f/5
ISO 320
Black-legged Kittiwake | Jonathan Lhoir
General
2024
1
1st place
General
2024
1
1st place
Black-legged Kittiwake | Jonathan Lhoir
«This image of a black-legged kittiwake was taken on the cliffs of Scotland’s east coast. I wanted to put the bird back into its biotope by incorporating the wilted and still blooming flowers in the foreground. The background is made up of the flares created by the sparkles on the surface of the water. These are reminiscent of clouds and give the image a different interpretation.»
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 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 recognised on a European scale.
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
135 mm f/1,8
1/8000 s, f/1,8
ISO 100
135 mm f/1,8
1/8000 s, f/1,8
ISO 100
European Herring Gull | Oscar Diez
General
2024
2
2nd place
General
2024
2
2nd place
European Herring Gull | Oscar Diez
«Searching for White-tailed eagles along the Norwegian coast in a boat, Herring Gulls become very trusting, to the point that they often land on your hat. I took advantage of this moment to take pictures of them from below with a wide-angle lens, getting this very attractive point of view for a bird.»
Oscar Diez, Spain
Born in Madrid in 1973, I have been a nature photography enthusiast since the year 2000, a wildlife lover and mountaineer since I was a child. For the last 7 years I have been professionally involved in nature photography trips: I am a guide and organiser for a Spanish travel agency, who run specialised trips for nature photographers all over the world.
I have been awarded in many international nature photography competitions in several countries.
Born in Madrid in 1973, I have been a nature photography enthusiast since the year 2000, a wildlife lover and mountaineer since I was a child. For the last 7 years I have been professionally involved in nature photography trips: I am a guide and organiser for a Spanish travel agency, who run specialised trips for nature photographers all over the world.
I have been awarded in many international nature photography competitions in several countries.
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
16–35 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/8
ISO 1000
16–35 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/8
ISO 1000
White Wagtail | Nicolas de Vaulx
General
2024
3
3rd place
General
2024
3
3rd place
White Wagtail | Nicolas de Vaulx
«Two pairs of white wagtails share the car park of a supermarket. As they are small and the same colour as the ground, few people notice them. I waited for a bank holiday so that no one would be around, and I could lie down in front of the lines painted on the ground to give the photo a graphic look.»
Nicolas de Vaulx,
For many years now, I've been travelling the world photographing iconic wildlife such as great apes, penguins, whales and the African fauna. But the hectic pace of life in our societies causes us to ‘pass by’ without taking the time to look, contemplate and observe our surroundings. So, I set myself a new project: photographing wildlife in an urban environment. I'm lucky enough to have a number of award-winning and published photos on this new theme too!
For many years now, I've been travelling the world photographing iconic wildlife such as great apes, penguins, whales and the African fauna. But the hectic pace of life in our societies causes us to ‘pass by’ without taking the time to look, contemplate and observe our surroundings. So, I set myself a new project: photographing wildlife in an urban environment. I'm lucky enough to have a number of award-winning and published photos on this new theme too!
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 250
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/4
ISO 250
Greylag Goose | Christoph Kaula
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2024
1
1st place
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2024
1
1st place
Greylag Goose | Christoph Kaula
«Every spring, hundreds of greylag goose chicks scurry through Frankfurt’s city parks. On a changeable day, not only I but also the greylag goose family were caught in a rain shower. The mother sat protectively over the chicks, which looked out of their feathers after the rain before they went back to looking for food.»
Christoph Kaula, Germany
Chris Kaula is a wildlife photographer and influencer for nature and conservation. As a biologist, he was able to discover the diversity of our animal world on several research trips. He now draws on his experience to bring attention to the natural environment in his books and YouTube videos.
Chris Kaula is a wildlife photographer and influencer for nature and conservation. As a biologist, he was able to discover the diversity of our animal world on several research trips. He now draws on his experience to bring attention to the natural environment in his books and YouTube videos.
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
White-throated Dipper | David Bertuleit
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2024
2
2nd place
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2024
2
2nd place
White-throated Dipper | David Bertuleit
«For several years now, I have observed a pair of dippers that nest in a nesting box under a bridge every year. Due to the current below a weir, I was able to take some nice photos with a long exposure time until I noticed the reflection of the dam lighting and was able to create a series with a sunset atmosphere.»
David Bertuleit, Germany
Birds have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. I am particularly fond of the dipper, which stands out due to its unique way of life among European songbirds. Particularly over the last three years, I have taken more and more time for this species to work out its interaction with human elements. Recently, I have been experimenting more and more with slow shutter speeds to add a little more dynamism to my pictures.
Birds have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. I am particularly fond of the dipper, which stands out due to its unique way of life among European songbirds. Particularly over the last three years, I have taken more and more time for this species to work out its interaction with human elements. Recently, I have been experimenting more and more with slow shutter speeds to add a little more dynamism to my pictures.
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
100–400 mm f/5,6–8
0,8 s, f/8
ISO 5000
100–400 mm f/5,6–8
0,8 s, f/8
ISO 5000
Rock Ptarmigan | Markus Varesvuo
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2024
3
3rd place
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2024
3
3rd place
Rock Ptarmigan | Markus Varesvuo
«An otherworldly atmosphere surrounds the lone Ptarmigan in this picture as it seems to contemplate life amongst the snow dunes, sparkling with icy crystals under the full moon – a hostile environment where only the specifically evolved and highly specialised experts can survive.»
Markus Varesvuo, Finland
Award-winning photographer and author Markus Varesvuo is a professional wildlife photographer specialised in birds of Europe, especially in his native north. Based in Helsinki, and part of the year on a small island in the Finnish Archipelago, perfectly located on a bird migration route, Markus enjoys creating captivating pictures of birds, especially in winter conditions.
Award-winning photographer and author Markus Varesvuo is a professional wildlife photographer specialised in birds of Europe, especially in his native north. Based in Helsinki, and part of the year on a small island in the Finnish Archipelago, perfectly located on a bird migration route, Markus enjoys creating captivating pictures of birds, especially in winter conditions.
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1000 s, f/8
ISO 5000
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1000 s, f/8
ISO 5000
Common Swift | Sebastian Inhofer
Action
2024
1
1st place
Action
2024
1
1st place
Common Swift | Sebastian Inhofer
«Swifts live a life in the air. To be able to drink, the water must be calm. Then the swifts glide down to the water at high speed. Sailing just above the surface, they open their astonishingly large mouths until the lower half of their beaks touch the water. This moment lasts only a fraction of a second and then the birds disappear back into the sky.»
Sebastian Inhofer,
I am 41 years old, originally from the Allgäu and have been living in the tripoint of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands for several years. I have been fascinated by birds since childhood, especially birds of prey. When I started photographing birds about 5 years ago, I gained more and more unique insights into their world. My focus is on aerial photography. With time, I managed to capture the fast and furious hunts of sparrowhawks, goshawks and their peers. Moments that otherwise often remain hidden from the human observer and images that make the invisible visible.
I am 41 years old, originally from the Allgäu and have been living in the tripoint of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands for several years. I have been fascinated by birds since childhood, especially birds of prey. When I started photographing birds about 5 years ago, I gained more and more unique insights into their world. My focus is on aerial photography. With time, I managed to capture the fast and furious hunts of sparrowhawks, goshawks and their peers. Moments that otherwise often remain hidden from the human observer and images that make the invisible visible.
Equipment
Sony A1
600 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/4
ISO 6400
600 mm f/4
1/3200 s, f/4
ISO 6400
Grey Heron | Patrick Fellay
Action
2024
2
2nd place
Action
2024
2
2nd place
Grey Heron | Patrick Fellay
«This photo was taken in Valais. I had been dreaming of taking this picture for a long time because I had already seen this grey heron around. Then one February morning, it came as if it had heard my request. It was a magical moment!»
Patrick Fellay,
I have acquired the knowledge I have today through self-taught photography and, over the last few years, through the advice and sharing of friends who are wildlife photographers and film-makers. I'm lucky enough to be able to go out into nature often to recharge my batteries. Every time I go, I am filled with wonder and gratitude for what nature has to offer. It is quite simple: All you have to do is go out and approach it, respect it and take the time to observe it, and magnificent moments can happen.
I have acquired the knowledge I have today through self-taught photography and, over the last few years, through the advice and sharing of friends who are wildlife photographers and film-makers. I'm lucky enough to be able to go out into nature often to recharge my batteries. Every time I go, I am filled with wonder and gratitude for what nature has to offer. It is quite simple: All you have to do is go out and approach it, respect it and take the time to observe it, and magnificent moments can happen.
Equipment
Nikon Z9
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
Willow Tit | Alex Pansier
Action
2024
3
3rd place
Action
2024
3
3rd place
Willow Tit | Alex Pansier
«To capture this image, I spent a long time lying on my back in the snow, watching as the birds flew from tree to tree. I used a wide-angle lens and stopped down the aperture to achieve a greater depth of field, increasing the chances of getting the bird in focus. The wideangle lens became heavy over time, but fortunately, I managed to capture several beautiful shots.»
Alex Pansier, Netherlands
Alex Pansier has been a nature photographer since 2018, turning his passion into a full-time career after selling his business. He focuses on capturing the stories and emotions of nature, especially animals and their habitats, but thrives wherever nature speaks. His style is pure, minimalist, and slightly moody, with a recent focus on high-key and low-key compositions. A self-taught photographer who is constantly evolving.
Alex Pansier has been a nature photographer since 2018, turning his passion into a full-time career after selling his business. He focuses on capturing the stories and emotions of nature, especially animals and their habitats, but thrives wherever nature speaks. His style is pure, minimalist, and slightly moody, with a recent focus on high-key and low-key compositions. A self-taught photographer who is constantly evolving.
Equipment
Sony A1
14 mm f/1,8
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 12800
14 mm f/1,8
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 12800
Eurasian Coot | Konrad Gräter
Youth
2024
1
1st place
Youth
2024
1
1st place
Eurasian Coot | Konrad Gräter
«I discovered by chance a coot’s nest in a park. I found this nest very special because it had been built on the water on a bridge pillar and there was often a perfect reflection. I deliberately underexposed the image to reduce it to the nest. I then tried to emphasise this effect in the image processing.»
Konrad Gräter, Germany
I am a fifteen-year-old nature photographer from the north of Baden-Württemberg. My family taught me to value nature. In the beginning, I photographed everything that moved in nature. I therefore quickly developed a fondness for birds. I realised how diverse and fascinating they are. I have just spent a year with my family in Switzerland on Lake Geneva and have become fascinated by the alpine habitat. I attach great importance to showing other people how beautiful and worthy of protection nature is. In the future, I will use nature photography more for my artistic expression.
I am a fifteen-year-old nature photographer from the north of Baden-Württemberg. My family taught me to value nature. In the beginning, I photographed everything that moved in nature. I therefore quickly developed a fondness for birds. I realised how diverse and fascinating they are. I have just spent a year with my family in Switzerland on Lake Geneva and have become fascinated by the alpine habitat. I attach great importance to showing other people how beautiful and worthy of protection nature is. In the future, I will use nature photography more for my artistic expression.
Equipment
Fujifilm X-H2S
150–600 mm f/5,6–8
1/250 s, f/7,1
ISO 250
150–600 mm f/5,6–8
1/250 s, f/7,1
ISO 250
Alpine Chough | Konrad Gräter
Youth
2024
2
2nd place
Youth
2024
2
2nd place
Alpine Chough | Konrad Gräter
«I got up early to photograph the mountain birds in beautiful light at sunrise. After a while, when the first rays of sunlight flashed behind the mountain and the birds, especially the alpine choughs, were very tame, I switched to a wide-angle lens as quickly as possible to capture the incredible atmosphere. Finally, an alpine chough settled on the perfect stone, which I had been keeping in the corner of my eye the whole time.»
Konrad Gräter, Germany
I am a fifteen-year-old nature photographer from the north of Baden-Württemberg. My family taught me to value nature. In the beginning, I photographed everything that moved in nature. I therefore quickly developed a fondness for birds. I realised how diverse and fascinating they are. I have just spent a year with my family in Switzerland on Lake Geneva and have become fascinated by the alpine habitat. I attach great importance to showing other people how beautiful and worthy of protection nature is. In the future, I will use nature photography more for my artistic expression.
I am a fifteen-year-old nature photographer from the north of Baden-Württemberg. My family taught me to value nature. In the beginning, I photographed everything that moved in nature. I therefore quickly developed a fondness for birds. I realised how diverse and fascinating they are. I have just spent a year with my family in Switzerland on Lake Geneva and have become fascinated by the alpine habitat. I attach great importance to showing other people how beautiful and worthy of protection nature is. In the future, I will use nature photography more for my artistic expression.
Equipment
Fujifilm X-H2S
16–55 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/4
ISO 200
16–55 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/4
ISO 200
Brambling | Silvan Kyburz
Youth
2024
3
3rd place
Youth
2024
3
3rd place
Brambling | Silvan Kyburz
«This winter there was a large roost of bramblings. Before the birds settled down to roost, they flew around in flocks, often over a clearing in the forest. There I placed my camera with a wide-angle lens on a tripod. With a slightly shorter focal length, I was able to integrate the forest into the picture. At the same time, you can also see the large number of bramblings. With a slightly slower shutter speed, the movement became visible.»
Silvan Kyburz, Switzerland
I am a 19-year-old nature photographer focusing mainly on the birds and butterflies of Switzerland. My interest in nature began as a young child, which led me to immerse myself in more and more areas of nature. This eventually led me to nature photography and my work in nature conservation. Even though my favourite place to look for animals is a lonesome spot in the mountains, nature always has the capacity to surprise me right on my doorstep.
I am a 19-year-old nature photographer focusing mainly on the birds and butterflies of Switzerland. My interest in nature began as a young child, which led me to immerse myself in more and more areas of nature. This eventually led me to nature photography and my work in nature conservation. Even though my favourite place to look for animals is a lonesome spot in the mountains, nature always has the capacity to surprise me right on my doorstep.
Equipment
Sony A7 III
17–28 mm f/2,8
1/20 s, f/6,3
ISO 250
17–28 mm f/2,8
1/20 s, f/6,3
ISO 250
Eurasian Pygmy Owl | Simon Staiger
General
2024
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General
2024
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Eurasian Pygmy Owl | Simon Staiger
Equipment
Nikon D850
600mm f/4
1/125 s, f/4
ISO 2200
600mm f/4
1/125 s, f/4
ISO 2200
Little Ringed Plover | Lukasz Sokol
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2024
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2024
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Little Ringed Plover | Lukasz Sokol
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/2,8
ISO 640
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/2,8
ISO 640
Western Barn Owl | Fabien Chenaux
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2024
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2024
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Western Barn Owl | Fabien Chenaux
Equipment
Sony A7R IV
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/20 s, f/7,1
ISO 5000
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/20 s, f/7,1
ISO 5000
Eurasian Coot | Łukasz Gwiździel
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2024
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2024
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Eurasian Coot | Łukasz Gwiździel
Equipment
Canon EOS R
400 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/2,8
ISO 200
400 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/2,8
ISO 200
Common Swift | Matthias Frei
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2024
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Common Swift | Matthias Frei
Equipment
Nikon Z8
500 mm f/5,6
1/2000 s, f/8
ISO 1100
500 mm f/5,6
1/2000 s, f/8
ISO 1100
Western Cattle Egret | Riccardo Farina
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2024
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2024
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Western Cattle Egret | Riccardo Farina
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 400
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 400
White Stork | Martin Mägli
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2024
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2024
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White Stork | Martin Mägli
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/125 s, f/4,5
ISO 160
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/125 s, f/4,5
ISO 160
Common Kestrel | Marcus Bohler
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2024
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2024
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Common Kestrel | Marcus Bohler
Equipment
Canon EOS R7
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/20 s, f/8
ISO 100
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/20 s, f/8
ISO 100
Common Crane | Łukasz Gwiździel
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2024
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2024
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Common Crane | Łukasz Gwiździel
Equipment
Sony A77 II
70 mm
1/10 s, f/4
ISO 250
70 mm
1/10 s, f/4
ISO 250
Northern Lapwing | Thomas Kirchen
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2024
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2024
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Northern Lapwing | Thomas Kirchen
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 40000
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 40000
Tufted Duck | Christoph Kaula
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2024
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2024
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Tufted Duck | Christoph Kaula
Equipment
Canon EOS R
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/125 s, f/22
ISO 32000
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/125 s, f/22
ISO 32000
Rock Ptarmigan | Levi Fitze
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2024
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2024
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Rock Ptarmigan | Levi Fitze
Equipment
Sony A7 IV
400 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/2,8
ISO 100
400 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/2,8
ISO 100
Western Capercaillie | Remo Savisaar
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2024
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2024
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Western Capercaillie | Remo Savisaar
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
300 mm f/2,8
1/800 s, f/3,5
ISO 2000
300 mm f/2,8
1/800 s, f/3,5
ISO 2000
Black-winged Stilt | Pavel Lychkousky
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2024
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2024
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Black-winged Stilt | Pavel Lychkousky
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Whinchat | Diana Widmann
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2024
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2024
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Whinchat | Diana Widmann
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Tufted Duck | Luca Lorenz
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2024
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2024
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Tufted Duck | Luca Lorenz
Equipment
Nikon D850
500 mm f/5,6
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 125
500 mm f/5,6
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 125
European Bee-eater | István Hogya
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2024
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2024
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European Bee-eater | István Hogya
Equipment
Canon EOS R6 II
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/8
ISO 2000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/8
ISO 2000
Long-tailed Tit | Lee O’Dwyer
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2024
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2024
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Long-tailed Tit | Lee O’Dwyer
Equipment
Sony A9
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/3200 s, f/9
ISO 2500
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/3200 s, f/9
ISO 2500
Grey Heron | John Mihopulos
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2024
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2024
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Grey Heron | John Mihopulos
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
100–300 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/2,8
ISO 25600
100–300 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/2,8
ISO 25600
Boreal Owl | Samuel Nugues
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2024
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Boreal Owl | Samuel Nugues
Equipment
Nikon Z8
400 mm f/2,8
1/8 s, f/2,8
ISO 6400
400 mm f/2,8
1/8 s, f/2,8
ISO 6400
Wallcreeper | Alessandro Staehli
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2024
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2024
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Wallcreeper | Alessandro Staehli
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 4000
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/2500 s, f/7,1
ISO 4000
Rock Ptarmigan | Walter Sprecher
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2024
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Rock Ptarmigan | Walter Sprecher
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/1000 s, f/7,1
ISO 1250
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/1000 s, f/7,1
ISO 1250
Black-winged Stilt | Saverio Gatto
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2024
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2024
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Black-winged Stilt | Saverio Gatto
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
600 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 5000
600 mm f/4
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 5000
Dalmatian Pelican | Oscar Diez
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2024
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2024
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Dalmatian Pelican | Oscar Diez
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
70–200mm f/2.8
1/800 s, f/8
ISO 3200
70–200mm f/2.8
1/800 s, f/8
ISO 3200
Tawny Owl | Lars Beygang
General
2024
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General
2024
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Finalist
Tawny Owl | Lars Beygang
Equipment
Nikon Z6 II
500 mm f/4
1/30 s, f/4
ISO 500
500 mm f/4
1/30 s, f/4
ISO 500
Western Yellow Wagtail | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Western Yellow Wagtail | Andrés Miguel Domínguez
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/5 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
500 mm f/5 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
Great Spotted Woodpecker | Lukasz Jablonski
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Great Spotted Woodpecker | Lukasz Jablonski
Equipment
Nikon Z9
300 mm f/2,8
1/640 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
300 mm f/2,8
1/640 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
Great Reed Warbler | Thomas Kirchen
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Great Reed Warbler | Thomas Kirchen
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 100
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 100
Rock Ptarmigan | Levi Fitze
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Levi Fitze
Equipment
Sony A7 IV
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
Barnacle Goose | Markus Varesvuo
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Barnacle Goose | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/4000 s, f/8
ISO 2500
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/4000 s, f/8
ISO 2500
White-throated Dipper | Markus Varesvuo
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
White-throated Dipper | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/5
ISO 20000
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/5
ISO 20000
Little Owl | David Slawik
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | David Slawik
Equipment
Nikon Z6 II
200–500 mm f/5.6
1/800 s, f/7,1
ISO 1600
200–500 mm f/5.6
1/800 s, f/7,1
ISO 1600
Bohemian Waxwing | Remo Savisaar
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Bohemian Waxwing | Remo Savisaar
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
Eurasian Blue Tit | Günter Klein
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Blue Tit | Günter Klein
Equipment
Nikon Z9
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1000 s, f/8
ISO 3200
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1000 s, f/8
ISO 3200
Black Grouse | Markus Varesvuo
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Black Grouse | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
400 mm f/2,8
1/800 s, f/2,8
ISO 12800
400 mm f/2,8
1/800 s, f/2,8
ISO 12800
Western Capercaillie | Martin Mägli
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Western Capercaillie | Martin Mägli
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/2,8
ISO 1000
400 mm f/2,8
1/500 s, f/2,8
ISO 1000
White-throated Dipper | Winfried Schäfer
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
White-throated Dipper | Winfried Schäfer
Equipment
Sony A7R V
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/160 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/160 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
Black-tailed Godwit | Peter Schwager
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Black-tailed Godwit | Peter Schwager
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/80 s, f/4
ISO 100
600 mm f/4
1/80 s, f/4
ISO 100
Brambling | Martin Mägli
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Brambling | Martin Mägli
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/40 s, f/5,6
ISO 4000
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/40 s, f/5,6
ISO 4000
Little Owl | Karsten Mosebach
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | Karsten Mosebach
Equipment
Canon EOS R
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/40 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/40 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
Common Merganser | Ruediger Schulz
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Common Merganser | Ruediger Schulz
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
150–600 mm f/5-6,3
1/160 s, f/7,1
ISO 2000
150–600 mm f/5-6,3
1/160 s, f/7,1
ISO 2000
Barn Swallow | Hubert Ribi
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
General
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Barn Swallow | Hubert Ribi
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Eurasian Pygmy Owl | Walter Sprecher
Emotion
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Pygmy Owl | Walter Sprecher
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/500 s, f/7,1
ISO 1600
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/500 s, f/7,1
ISO 1600
Great Crested Grebe | Alessandro Staehli
Emotion
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Alessandro Staehli
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 4000
600 mm f/4
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 4000
Mallard | Fabian Fopp
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Mallard | Fabian Fopp
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–300 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 1000
100–300 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 1000
Little Ringed Plover | László Tóth
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Little Ringed Plover | László Tóth
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/6400 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/6400 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
Great Crested Grebe | Julian Lozinski
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Julian Lozinski
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/4
ISO 800
400 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/4
ISO 800
Peregrine Falcon | Beat Rüegger
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Peregrine Falcon | Beat Rüegger
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 8000
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 8000
European Bee-eater | István Hogya
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
European Bee-eater | István Hogya
Equipment
Canon EOS R7
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 800
500 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 800
Common Kingfisher | Reinhard Huber
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Reinhard Huber
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/1600 s, f/9
ISO 800
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/1600 s, f/9
ISO 800
Northern Gannet | Franco Banfi
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Northern Gannet | Franco Banfi
Equipment
Sony A7R V
8–15 mm f/4
1/60 s, f/16
ISO 400
8–15 mm f/4
1/60 s, f/16
ISO 400
Great Crested Grebe | Antonio Aguti
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Antonio Aguti
Equipment
Sony A1
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 500
600 mm f/4
1/2000 s, f/4
ISO 500
Gadwall | David Bertuleit
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Gadwall | David Bertuleit
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/7,1
ISO 3200
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/7,1
ISO 3200
Great Egret | Herve Texier
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Great Egret | Herve Texier
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
400 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 4000
400 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 4000
Common Kingfisher | Remo Savisaar
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Common Kingfisher | Remo Savisaar
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
600 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 3200
600 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/4
ISO 3200
European Greenfinch | Sergei Bystritckii
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
European Greenfinch | Sergei Bystritckii
Equipment
Sony A1
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/2500 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/2500 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
Great Egret | Christoph Kaula
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Great Egret | Christoph Kaula
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/5
ISO 4000
600 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/5
ISO 4000
White-tailed Eagle | Oscar Diez
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
White-tailed Eagle | Oscar Diez
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
500 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/5
ISO 800
500 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/5
ISO 800
Song Thrush | Silvan Kyburz
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Song Thrush | Silvan Kyburz
Equipment
Sony A7 III
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/80 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/80 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
Griffon Vulture | Juan Manuel Hernández López
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Griffon Vulture | Juan Manuel Hernández López
Equipment
Nikon D500
200–500 mm f/5,6
1/2000 s, f/7,1
ISO 640
200–500 mm f/5,6
1/2000 s, f/7,1
ISO 640
Common Swift | Alessandro Staehli
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Common Swift | Alessandro Staehli
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
600 mm f/4
1/5000 s, f/4
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4
1/5000 s, f/4
ISO 1600
White Stork | Christoph Kaula
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
White Stork | Christoph Kaula
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
400 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
Grey-headed Woodpecker | Markus Varesvuo
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Grey-headed Woodpecker | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/3,2
ISO 12800
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/3,2
ISO 12800
White-throated Dipper | Levi Fitze
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
White-throated Dipper | Levi Fitze
Equipment
Sony A7 IV
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/4000 s, f/7,1
ISO 4000
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/4000 s, f/7,1
ISO 4000
Rock Ptarmigan | Walter Sprecher
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Walter Sprecher
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
Black Woodpecker | Markus Varesvuo
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Black Woodpecker | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
400 mm f/2,8
1/5000 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
400 mm f/2,8
1/5000 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
White Stork | Marc Siegle
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
White Stork | Marc Siegle
Equipment
Sony A7 III
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
0,3 s, f/6,3
ISO 320
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
0,3 s, f/6,3
ISO 320
Rock Ptarmigan | Marc Siegle
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Marc Siegle
Equipment
Sony A7 IV
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/2,8
ISO 400
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/2,8
ISO 400
Great Egret | Aleksandra Bednarska
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Great Egret | Aleksandra Bednarska
Equipment
Canon EOS-1D X
150–500 mm
1/1600 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
150–500 mm
1/1600 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
Ring Ouzel | Konrad Gräter
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Ring Ouzel | Konrad Gräter
Equipment
Fujifilm X-H2S
150–600 mm f/5,6–8
1/250 s, f/6,4
ISO 400
150–600 mm f/5,6–8
1/250 s, f/6,4
ISO 400
Boreal Owl | Ilan Cantoni
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Boreal Owl | Ilan Cantoni
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/100 s, f/2,8
ISO 800
400 mm f/2,8
1/100 s, f/2,8
ISO 800
Mute Swan | Leana Kuster
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Leana Kuster
Equipment
Nikon D810
105 mm f/2,8
1/250 s, f/3
ISO 250
105 mm f/2,8
1/250 s, f/3
ISO 250
Long-eared Owl | Jakub Woźny
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2024
Preselection
Finalist
Long-eared Owl | Jakub Woźny
Equipment
Canon EOS 6D II
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 5000