Bluethroat | Elias Biegger
Overall winner
2025
Overall Winner
Winner
Overall winner
2025
Overall Winner
Winner
Bluethroat | Elias Biegger
«In a high valley in the Swiss Alps, I noticed a breeding pair of Red-spotted Bluethroats. The male launched into repeated song flights from the roof of a stone house. As the male prepared to land, I took the shot. The characteristic rust-red spot and blue throat blended perfectly with the colours of the surroundings.»
Elias Biegger, Switzerland
I am an eighteen-year-old birder and nature photographer from the Zurich area. Whenever possible, I am out in nature looking for unique moments, whether in urban or remote areas of Switzerland. I have been a member of the Natrix youth group for almost ten years, now as its leader, where I pass on my enthusiasm for local nature to other young people.
I am an eighteen-year-old birder and nature photographer from the Zurich area. Whenever possible, I am out in nature looking for unique moments, whether in urban or remote areas of Switzerland. I have been a member of the Natrix youth group for almost ten years, now as its leader, where I pass on my enthusiasm for local nature to other young people.
Equipment
Nikon Z8
500 mm f/5,6
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 5000
500 mm f/5,6
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 5000
Rock Partridge | Olivier Born
General
2025
1
1st place
General
2025
1
1st place
Rock Partridge | Olivier Born
«I dreamt of it: the Matterhorn, symbol of Switzerland, and the Rock partridge. In spring, the males sing on rocky outcrops. Still, everything had to fall into place. This morning, it did. Perched atop his rock, he sang as if he were alone in the world. Hidden in my hide, camera at the ready, I was finally able to forget all the failures of previous years.»
Olivier Born, Switzerland
With his photography qualification under his belt, Olivier Born worked as a freelancer for ten years. He had the opportunity to accompany biologists working to protect species around the world. From 2005 to 2015, he was a photographer for Terre&Nature, which allowed him to rediscover French-speaking Switzerland. Having returned to freelance work in 2016, Olivier now spends part of his time revealing the treasures of our mountains.
With his photography qualification under his belt, Olivier Born worked as a freelancer for ten years. He had the opportunity to accompany biologists working to protect species around the world. From 2005 to 2015, he was a photographer for Terre&Nature, which allowed him to rediscover French-speaking Switzerland. Having returned to freelance work in 2016, Olivier now spends part of his time revealing the treasures of our mountains.
Equipment
Nikon Z6
24–120 mm f/4
1/100 s, f/9
ISO 4000
24–120 mm f/4
1/100 s, f/9
ISO 4000
European Goldfinch | Mateusz Piesiak
General
2025
2
2nd place
General
2025
2
2nd place
European Goldfinch | Mateusz Piesiak
«Unmown sunflowers, full of high-calorie seeds, attracted nearly 10 000 Goldfinches. I’d never seen so many in one place. Hidden among the dried stalks, I spent over two weeks waiting for the charm of Goldfinches to come close. This is one of my favourite photos from the series, showing a group of Goldfinches feasting, with more birds flying in the background.»
Mateusz Piesiak, Poland
I am a wildlife photographer and filmmaker from Poland. For over 15 years, I’ve been trying to document the beauty of nature with an artistic touch, as seen through my lens. Each photo requires hours of observation, studying animal behavior and tones of patience, while always being ready to press the shutter - because the most unique moments often last only a fraction of a second. Although photography has taken me to the farthest corners of the world – from the Amazon rainforest through Africa to the Arctic Circle – the nature near my home in Poland remains closest to my heart, and it is what I photograph most often. Through my work, I want to show others the beauty of nature and remind us of the need to protect it.
I am a wildlife photographer and filmmaker from Poland. For over 15 years, I’ve been trying to document the beauty of nature with an artistic touch, as seen through my lens. Each photo requires hours of observation, studying animal behavior and tones of patience, while always being ready to press the shutter - because the most unique moments often last only a fraction of a second. Although photography has taken me to the farthest corners of the world – from the Amazon rainforest through Africa to the Arctic Circle – the nature near my home in Poland remains closest to my heart, and it is what I photograph most often. Through my work, I want to show others the beauty of nature and remind us of the need to protect it.
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
1200 mm f/8
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 6400
1200 mm f/8
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 6400
Grey Wagtail | Antoine Lavorel
General
2025
3
3rd place
General
2025
3
3rd place
Grey Wagtail | Antoine Lavorel
«At the first light of day, the river reveals itself. Shadows pass by, the beaver draws a furrow on its surface. And with infinite grace, before my dazzled eyes, wagtails improvise a dance.»
Antoine Lavorel, Switzerland
I spent my childhood running through the woods at the foot of the Jura mountains, where wildlife never ceased to amaze me. After training at the School of Applied Arts in Vevey, I had the opportunity to spend two years working on the film «Le chant des forêts» (The Song of the Forests) by photographer Vincent Munier. At 22, I spend my time exploring the forests of the Jura, where I hope to continue watching animals for a long time to come.
I spent my childhood running through the woods at the foot of the Jura mountains, where wildlife never ceased to amaze me. After training at the School of Applied Arts in Vevey, I had the opportunity to spend two years working on the film «Le chant des forêts» (The Song of the Forests) by photographer Vincent Munier. At 22, I spend my time exploring the forests of the Jura, where I hope to continue watching animals for a long time to come.
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
24–70 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/13
ISO 500
24–70 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/13
ISO 500
Great Tit | Piotr Górny
Emotion
2025
1
1st place
Emotion
2025
1
1st place
Great Tit | Piotr Górny
«Omnipresent and everlasting - some songbirds are always there. Since these confiding species are next to us all year round, taking only another portrait or classical photo seems like a missed opportunity. Last autumn, I took an image of Great Tit’s shadow. The bird was searching for food, small invertebrates, amongst branches of a maple tree in my backyard in Bydgoszcz (Poland). Spiders, beware!»
Piotr Górny, Poland
Piotr Górny is a mathematician and wildlife photographer from Bydgoszcz (Poland). The main subject of his works are common species of songbirds, inhabiting gardens and backyards. He is the author of several exhibitions regarding wildlife of Poland (University of Warsaw, Bieszczady National Park, Poznań Archaeological Museum). He often combines photography and popularisation of science.
Piotr Górny is a mathematician and wildlife photographer from Bydgoszcz (Poland). The main subject of his works are common species of songbirds, inhabiting gardens and backyards. He is the author of several exhibitions regarding wildlife of Poland (University of Warsaw, Bieszczady National Park, Poznań Archaeological Museum). He often combines photography and popularisation of science.
Equipment
Canon EOS 7D
400 mm f/5,6
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 100
400 mm f/5,6
1/1000 s, f/5,6
ISO 100
Eurasian Pygmy Owl | Krzysztof Baranowski
Emotion
2025
2
2nd place
Emotion
2025
2
2nd place
Eurasian Pygmy Owl | Krzysztof Baranowski
«Although Eurasian Pygmy Owls are not uncommon in the Harz Mountains, my heart beats faster every time I hear their unmistakable call. This male sat unusually low and remained calm as I moved step by step towards the setting sun – a moment I would like to capture forever.»
Krzysztof Baranowski, Germany
I seek expression between sound and image – once in the shadows of the big city, when Tokyo's streets shimmered in the night light. Today, I find my subjects in the obvious: in landscapes, birds and moments that remain almost hidden in everyday life. Nature photography and nature conservation have become my voice.
I seek expression between sound and image – once in the shadows of the big city, when Tokyo's streets shimmered in the night light. Today, I find my subjects in the obvious: in landscapes, birds and moments that remain almost hidden in everyday life. Nature photography and nature conservation have become my voice.
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
400 mm f/2,8
200 s, f/2,8
ISO 5000
400 mm f/2,8
200 s, f/2,8
ISO 5000
Alpine Chough | Philipp Egger
Emotion
2025
3
3rd place
Emotion
2025
3
3rd place
Alpine Chough | Philipp Egger
«At 2500 metres, an Alpine Ibex lay dead, overcome by blindness and hunger, leaving behind an echo of life and transience. Fascinated, I embarked on a quest that would last several months. Hidden in the carcass, armed with patience and technology, my camera recorded over 4000 hours of an age-old drama, an image of the cycle of death, survival and new beginnings.»
Philipp Egger, Italy
For me, photography is a silent dialogue with the soul of the wilderness. Growing up in the Alps, I was shaped by silence, mountains and the breath of untouched landscapes. With patience and physical presence, I create works that have been awarded prizes and exhibited worldwide. Images that make the invisible visible and allow the poetry of nature to be experienced.
For me, photography is a silent dialogue with the soul of the wilderness. Growing up in the Alps, I was shaped by silence, mountains and the breath of untouched landscapes. With patience and physical presence, I create works that have been awarded prizes and exhibited worldwide. Images that make the invisible visible and allow the poetry of nature to be experienced.
Equipment
Nikon Z7
14–24 mm f/2,8
250 s, f/16
ISO 2200
14–24 mm f/2,8
250 s, f/16
ISO 2200
Dunlin | Mateusz Piesiak
Action
2025
1
1st place
Action
2025
1
1st place
Dunlin | Mateusz Piesiak
«During autumn migration, thousands of shorebirds stop along the Baltic coast to refuel. Dunlins use their long beaks to pull lugworms from deep in the sand. Sometimes the worm comes out easily, other times the whole scene looks like a real tug-of-war. This photo captures the bird’s effort and determination as it finally secures its high-energy snack.»
Mateusz Piesiak, Poland
I am a wildlife photographer and filmmaker from Poland. For over 15 years, I’ve been trying to document the beauty of nature with an artistic touch, as seen through my lens. Each photo requires hours of observation, studying animal behavior and tones of patience, while always being ready to press the shutter - because the most unique moments often last only a fraction of a second. Although photography has taken me to the farthest corners of the world – from the Amazon rainforest through Africa to the Arctic Circle – the nature near my home in Poland remains closest to my heart, and it is what I photograph most often. Through my work, I want to show others the beauty of nature and remind us of the need to protect it.
I am a wildlife photographer and filmmaker from Poland. For over 15 years, I’ve been trying to document the beauty of nature with an artistic touch, as seen through my lens. Each photo requires hours of observation, studying animal behavior and tones of patience, while always being ready to press the shutter - because the most unique moments often last only a fraction of a second. Although photography has taken me to the farthest corners of the world – from the Amazon rainforest through Africa to the Arctic Circle – the nature near my home in Poland remains closest to my heart, and it is what I photograph most often. Through my work, I want to show others the beauty of nature and remind us of the need to protect it.
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5000 s, f/4
ISO 640
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5000 s, f/4
ISO 640
Eurasian Skylark | Michał Michalski
Action
2025
2
2nd place
Action
2025
2
2nd place
Eurasian Skylark | Michał Michalski
«On a crisp March morning in the Barycz Valley, two skylarks burst into the air in a fierce territorial duel. These aerial fights are full of energy and emotion, yet capturing them is a challenge as the action is fast and unpredictable. For years, I’ve returned to this meadow, enjoying the view and trying to capture the perfect moment in flight.»
Michał Michalski, Poland
I was born in 1978 in Wrocław, Poland, and from childhood I felt a strong bond with nature. As a teenager I discovered the visual arts, with photography holding a special place. Eight years ago these passions finally came together when I turned to nature photography, which has since become both my passion and a vital part of my life.
I was born in 1978 in Wrocław, Poland, and from childhood I felt a strong bond with nature. As a teenager I discovered the visual arts, with photography holding a special place. Eight years ago these passions finally came together when I turned to nature photography, which has since become both my passion and a vital part of my life.
Equipment
Nikon Z8
500 mm f/5,6
1/10000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1100
500 mm f/5,6
1/10000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1100
Western House Martin | Luca Lorenz
Action
2025
3
3rd place
Action
2025
3
3rd place
Western House Martin | Luca Lorenz
«The Western House Martins circled rapidly above a river, hunting for insects just above the water’s surface and performing lightning-fast turns. From my elevated position, I was able to photograph them with strong underexposure, so that they appeared only as black silhouettes directly in front of the sun reflected in the water.»
Luca Lorenz, Germany
Growing up in the countryside, Luca roamed the countryside with great enthusiasm even as a child. He is particularly fascinated by native birds, spending hours observing their behaviour, listening to their calls and capturing their beauty in unusual perspectives and compositions. At the age of 20, Luca's work is already gaining international recognition.
Growing up in the countryside, Luca roamed the countryside with great enthusiasm even as a child. He is particularly fascinated by native birds, spending hours observing their behaviour, listening to their calls and capturing their beauty in unusual perspectives and compositions. At the age of 20, Luca's work is already gaining international recognition.
Equipment
Nikon Z8
14 mm f/1,8
1/3200 s
ISO 125
14 mm f/1,8
1/3200 s
ISO 125
Eurasian Penduline Tit | Jakub Woźny
Youth
2025
1
1st place
Youth
2025
1
1st place
Eurasian Penduline Tit | Jakub Woźny
«The photo shows a Penduline Tit bringing material to its nest. In Poland, their numbers are declining due to farming and willow cutting, making these hanging nests rare. I arrived before sunrise, camouflaged to avoid disturbance. The chicks left safely, and I hope such images highlight their fragile beauty.»
Jakub Woźny, Poland
Jakub Woźny is an 18-year-old wildlife photographer from Poland. A high school student, he spends every free moment exploring and capturing nature’s beauty. He combined two passions: observing wildlife and photography. From chance encounters to planned shoots, he seeks patience, fresh perspectives, and images that stand out.
Jakub Woźny is an 18-year-old wildlife photographer from Poland. A high school student, he spends every free moment exploring and capturing nature’s beauty. He combined two passions: observing wildlife and photography. From chance encounters to planned shoots, he seeks patience, fresh perspectives, and images that stand out.
Equipment
Canon EOS 6D
150–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
150–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/2000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1600
Western Capercaillie | Marc Siegle
Youth
2025
2
2nd place
Youth
2025
2
2nd place
Western Capercaillie | Marc Siegle
«On a mild spring morning, I set off for a remote woodland area in search of an impressive bird. My equipment was battered inside and out by the thawing weather. When the temperatures improved slightly after an hour, I took photos through a tree that was glistening with water droplets, creating bokeh effects.»
Marc Siegle, Switzerland
Marc Siegle is a passionate wildlife photographer from Switzerland. His home is in the Swiss Alps, where he loves to spend his time and has had the opportunity to experience unique moments with wild animals. But the 18-year-old has also dedicated several photography projects to nature on his doorstep, on Lake Zurich.
Marc Siegle is a passionate wildlife photographer from Switzerland. His home is in the Swiss Alps, where he loves to spend his time and has had the opportunity to experience unique moments with wild animals. But the 18-year-old has also dedicated several photography projects to nature on his doorstep, on Lake Zurich.
Equipment
Sony A7
400 mm f/2,8
1/800 s, f/2,8
ISO 320
400 mm f/2,8
1/800 s, f/2,8
ISO 320
Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Julius Kortlepel
Youth
2025
3
3rd place
Youth
2025
3
3rd place
Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Julius Kortlepel
«I had previously observed a pair of Eurasian Eagle-Owls several times in a wooded area. That evening, I heard the male calling and shortly afterwards spotted the pair on a branch. I approached cautiously and finally found a small gap in the tree through which I could see the eye clearly.»
Julius Kortlepel, Germany
I am 16 years old and have been photographing animals since I was 11. I started with my father's mobile phone, then got a compact camera for my 12th birthday, and now I take photos with a mirrorless camera. I roam the border triangle of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on my bicycle in search of birds. I am particularly fascinated by birds of prey and insights into their lives.
I am 16 years old and have been photographing animals since I was 11. I started with my father's mobile phone, then got a compact camera for my 12th birthday, and now I take photos with a mirrorless camera. I roam the border triangle of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on my bicycle in search of birds. I am particularly fascinated by birds of prey and insights into their lives.
Equipment
Canon EOS R7
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/25 s, f/7,1
ISO 12800
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/25 s, f/7,1
ISO 12800
Common Starling | Mateusz Piesiak
General
2025
Preselection
Finalist
General
2025
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Finalist
Common Starling | Mateusz Piesiak
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
800 mm f/5,6
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
800 mm f/5,6
1/320 s, f/5,6
ISO 3200
Little Grebe | Patrick Lüscher
General
2025
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General
2025
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Finalist
Little Grebe | Patrick Lüscher
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/4
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4
1/800 s, f/4
ISO 1250
Great Egret | Jiří Hřebíček
General
2025
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Finalist
General
2025
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Finalist
Great Egret | Jiří Hřebíček
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/25 s, f/7,1
ISO 50
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/25 s, f/7,1
ISO 50
Common Starling | Christoph Kaula
General
2025
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Finalist
General
2025
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Finalist
Common Starling | Christoph Kaula
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
14–35 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 5000
14–35 mm f/4
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 5000
Horned Grebe | Christoph Kaula
General
2025
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General
2025
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Horned Grebe | Christoph Kaula
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/125 s, f/8
ISO 4000
600 mm f/4 + 2 × Extender
1/125 s, f/8
ISO 4000
Common Kestrel | László Tóth
General
2025
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General
2025
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Common Kestrel | László Tóth
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 2500
100–400 mm f/4,5–5,6
1/1250 s, f/6,3
ISO 2500
Short-eared Owl | David Wiedmer
General
2025
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General
2025
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Short-eared Owl | David Wiedmer
Equipment
Nikon Z9
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/125 s, f/4
ISO 64
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/125 s, f/4
ISO 64
Eurasian Penduline Tit | Kai Dworschak
General
2025
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General
2025
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Eurasian Penduline Tit | Kai Dworschak
Equipment
Sony A1
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/6,3
ISO 3200
600 mm f/4
1/2500 s, f/6,3
ISO 3200
Common Sandpiper | Michał Janiak
General
2025
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Finalist
General
2025
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Finalist
Common Sandpiper | Michał Janiak
Equipment
Nikon Z9
500 mm f/5,6
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 560
500 mm f/5,6
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 560
Little Ringed Plover | László Tóth
General
2025
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General
2025
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Little Ringed Plover | László Tóth
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/7,1
ISO 800
European Shag | Oscar Diez
General
2025
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General
2025
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Finalist
European Shag | Oscar Diez
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
16–35 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/16
ISO 1000
16–35 mm f/4
1/250 s, f/16
ISO 1000
White-throated Dipper | Fabian Fopp
General
2025
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General
2025
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White-throated Dipper | Fabian Fopp
Equipment
Canon EOS R1
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/15 s, f/11
ISO 400
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/15 s, f/11
ISO 400
Great Tit | Łukasz Jabłoński
General
2025
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General
2025
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Great Tit | Łukasz Jabłoński
Equipment
Nikon Z9
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 32
70–200 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 32
Hazel Grouse | Samuel Nugues
General
2025
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General
2025
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Finalist
Hazel Grouse | Samuel Nugues
Equipment
Nikon Z8
180–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/125 s, f/6,3
ISO 1800
180–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/125 s, f/6,3
ISO 1800
Eurasian Hoopoe | Grzegorz Długosz
General
2025
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General
2025
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Eurasian Hoopoe | Grzegorz Długosz
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
Eurasian Hoopoe | Manfred Kühn
General
2025
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General
2025
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Eurasian Hoopoe | Manfred Kühn
Equipment
Sony A1
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/640 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
Wood Sandpiper | Łukasz Sokół
General
2025
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General
2025
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Wood Sandpiper | Łukasz Sokół
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/8000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/8000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Little Stint | Volker Widmann
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2025
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2025
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Little Stint | Volker Widmann
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1250 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Purple Heron | Marc Costermans
General
2025
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General
2025
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Purple Heron | Marc Costermans
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
200 mm f/2
1/2000 s, f/2
ISO 640
200 mm f/2
1/2000 s, f/2
ISO 640
Common Snipe | Agnieszka Florczyk
General
2025
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General
2025
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Common Snipe | Agnieszka Florczyk
Equipment
Nikon D5
400 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/4,8
ISO 2500
400 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/4,8
ISO 2500
Western Capercaillie | Mia Surakka
General
2025
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General
2025
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Western Capercaillie | Mia Surakka
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
400 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/3,2
ISO 640
400 mm f/2,8
1/1600 s, f/3,2
ISO 640
European Goldfinch | Mateusz Piesiak
General
2025
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General
2025
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Finalist
European Goldfinch | Mateusz Piesiak
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/60 s, f/22
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8
1/60 s, f/22
ISO 1600
Eurasian Blue Tit | Saverio Gatto
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2025
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Emotion
2025
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Eurasian Blue Tit | Saverio Gatto
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/60 s, f/7,1
ISO 8000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/60 s, f/7,1
ISO 8000
Great Crested Grebe | Martin Schibli
Emotion
2025
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Emotion
2025
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Great Crested Grebe | Martin Schibli
Equipment
Nikon Z8
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/3200 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Tawny Owl | Bernhard Schubert
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2025
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Emotion
2025
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Tawny Owl | Bernhard Schubert
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/50 s, f/4
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4
1/50 s, f/4
ISO 1600
Black Woodpecker | Melanie Weber
Emotion
2025
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Emotion
2025
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Black Woodpecker | Melanie Weber
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 6400
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/1000 s, f/4
ISO 6400
Corn Crake | Rafał Lebiedziński
Emotion
2025
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Emotion
2025
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Corn Crake | Rafał Lebiedziński
Equipment
Nikon D500
200–500 mm f/5,6
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
200–500 mm f/5,6
1/400 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Great Crested Grebe | Łukasz Sokół
Emotion
2025
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Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Łukasz Sokół
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 1250
Northern Gannet | Simone Baumeister
Emotion
2025
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Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Northern Gannet | Simone Baumeister
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 125
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/3200 s, f/7,1
ISO 125
Western Capercaillie | Philipp Egger
Emotion
2025
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Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Western Capercaillie | Philipp Egger
Equipment
Nikon Z9
180–600 mm f/5,6–6,3 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/8,5
ISO 1000
180–600 mm f/5,6–6,3 + 1,4 × Extender
1/800 s, f/8,5
ISO 1000
Little Ringed Plover | Paweł Bocheński
Emotion
2025
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Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Little Ringed Plover | Paweł Bocheński
Equipment
Canon EOS 1DX
500 mm f/4
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
500 mm f/4
1/640 s, f/5,6
ISO 800
Carrion Crow | Jiří Hřebíček
Emotion
2025
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Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Carrion Crow | Jiří Hřebíček
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
6 s, f/5
ISO 50
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
6 s, f/5
ISO 50
European Shag | Jan Sohler
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
European Shag | Jan Sohler
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/10
ISO 1250
300 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/400 s, f/10
ISO 1250
Rook | Sebastian Vogel
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Rook | Sebastian Vogel
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
100–400 mm f/5,6–8
1/160 s, f/8
ISO 6400
100–400 mm f/5,6–8
1/160 s, f/8
ISO 6400
Savi's Warbler | Sebastian Vogel
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Savi's Warbler | Sebastian Vogel
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/8000 s, f/4
ISO 160
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/8000 s, f/4
ISO 160
Whiskered Tern | László Tóth
Emotion
2025
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Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Whiskered Tern | László Tóth
Equipment
Canon EOS R6
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/125 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/125 s, f/5,6
ISO 2000
Western Capercaillie | Wolfgang Obkircher
Emotion
2025
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Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Western Capercaillie | Wolfgang Obkircher
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
24–70 mm f/2,8
1/320 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
24–70 mm f/2,8
1/320 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
Barn Swallow | Bence Máté
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Barn Swallow | Bence Máté
Equipment
RED Helium
200 mm
f/5,6
ISO 800
200 mm
f/5,6
ISO 800
European Goldfinch | Michał Michalski
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
European Goldfinch | Michał Michalski
Equipment
Nikon D500
500 mm f/5,6
1/30 s, f/8
ISO 250
500 mm f/5,6
1/30 s, f/8
ISO 250
European Nightjar | Merlin Hochreutener
Emotion
2025
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Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
European Nightjar | Merlin Hochreutener
Equipment
Sony A1
300 mm f/2,8
1/15 s, f/2,8
ISO 3200
300 mm f/2,8
1/15 s, f/2,8
ISO 3200
Great Reed Warbler | Michał Michalski
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Great Reed Warbler | Michał Michalski
Equipment
Nikon D500
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/8000 s, f/4
ISO 160
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/8000 s, f/4
ISO 160
Northern Raven | Bianca Blonk
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Northern Raven | Bianca Blonk
Equipment
Sony A9
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/400 s, f/9
ISO 1250
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/400 s, f/9
ISO 1250
Whooper Swan | Mateusz Piesiak
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Whooper Swan | Mateusz Piesiak
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 400
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 400
European Shag | Fedor Ugnivenko
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Emotion
2025
Preselection
Finalist
European Shag | Fedor Ugnivenko
Equipment
Nikon Z8
400 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/3,2
ISO 400
400 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/3,2
ISO 400
Barn Swallow | Mateusz Piesiak
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Barn Swallow | Mateusz Piesiak
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/2,8
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8
1/4000 s, f/2,8
ISO 1600
Wallcreeper | Kai Dworschak
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Wallcreeper | Kai Dworschak
Equipment
Sony A9
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/5000 s, f/6,3
ISO 2500
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/5000 s, f/6,3
ISO 2500
Short-eared Owl | Oscar Diez
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Short-eared Owl | Oscar Diez
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
500 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/4
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/4
ISO 1000
Ruff | Emmanuel Millet-Delpech
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Ruff | Emmanuel Millet-Delpech
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 100
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 100
Arctic Tern | Mia Surakka
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Arctic Tern | Mia Surakka
Equipment
Canon EOS R1
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 4000
400 mm f/2,8
1/3200 s, f/2,8
ISO 4000
Eurasian Skylark | Michał Michalski
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Skylark | Michał Michalski
Equipment
Nikon D500
500 mm f/5,6
1/4000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1100
500 mm f/5,6
1/4000 s, f/5,6
ISO 1100
Water Rail | Alessandro Staehli
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Water Rail | Alessandro Staehli
Equipment
Canon EOS R1
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/4,5
ISO 2000
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/4,5
ISO 2000
Wood Sandpiper | Saverio Gatto
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Wood Sandpiper | Saverio Gatto
Equipment
Canon EOS R3
600 mm f/4c
1/5000 s, f/8
ISO 8000
600 mm f/4c
1/5000 s, f/8
ISO 8000
Little Owl | Bence Máté
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Little Owl | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
200 mm f/2
1/5000 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
200 mm f/2
1/5000 s, f/2,8
ISO 2500
Wood Sandpiper | Cristiano Tedesco
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Wood Sandpiper | Cristiano Tedesco
Equipment
Nikon Z9
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5000 s, f/9
ISO 1600
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5000 s, f/9
ISO 1600
Eurasian Coot | Hubert Ribi
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Coot | Hubert Ribi
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
600 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2500 s, f/5,6
ISO 1000
Mallard | Remo Savisaar
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Mallard | Remo Savisaar
Equipment
Canon EOS R1
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 6400
400 mm f/2,8 + 2 × Extender
1/1600 s, f/5,6
ISO 6400
Black Woodpecker | Markus Varesvuo
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Black Woodpecker | Markus Varesvuo
Equipment
Canon EOS R1
600 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/6,3
ISO 6400
600 mm f/4
1/6400 s, f/6,3
ISO 6400
Brambling | Joachim Raff
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Brambling | Joachim Raff
Equipment
Sony A1
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/6 s, f/22
ISO 200
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/6 s, f/22
ISO 200
Spotted Redshank | Pavel Lychkousky
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Spotted Redshank | Pavel Lychkousky
Equipment
Canon EOS 5D
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/8
ISO 1000
500 mm f/4 + 1,4 × Extender
1/2000 s, f/8
ISO 1000
Eurasian Spoonbill | Bence Máté
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Spoonbill | Bence Máté
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
15 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/20
ISO 5000
15 mm f/2,8
1/1000 s, f/20
ISO 5000
White Wagtail | Marvin Kuhn
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
White Wagtail | Marvin Kuhn
Equipment
Sony A1
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/4000 s, f/6,3
ISO 2000
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/4000 s, f/6,3
ISO 2000
Red Crossbill | Gianluca Maissen
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Red Crossbill | Gianluca Maissen
Equipment
Sony A7
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
200–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/1000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1250
Mute Swan | Mateusz Piesiak
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Mute Swan | Mateusz Piesiak
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5 s, f/9
ISO 200
400 mm f/2,8 + 1,4 × Extender
1/5 s, f/9
ISO 200
White Wagtail | Łukasz Jabłoński
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
White Wagtail | Łukasz Jabłoński
Equipment
Nikon Z9
800 mm f/6,3
1/5000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
800 mm f/6,3
1/5000 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
White Wagtail | Dominic Burkhalter
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
White Wagtail | Dominic Burkhalter
Equipment
Nikon Z9
800mm f/6,3
1/4000 s, f/6,3
ISO 16000
800mm f/6,3
1/4000 s, f/6,3
ISO 16000
Long-tailed Tit | John Mihopulos
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Action
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Long-tailed Tit | John Mihopulos
Equipment
Canon EOS R5
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/4
ISO 6400
600 mm f/4
1/4000 s, f/4
ISO 6400
Alpine Chough | Marc Siegle
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Alpine Chough | Marc Siegle
Equipment
Sony A7
24–70 mm f/2,8
1/6400 s, f/3,5
ISO 800
24–70 mm f/2,8
1/6400 s, f/3,5
ISO 800
Eurasian Coot | Marc Siegle
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Coot | Marc Siegle
Equipment
Sony A7
200–600 mm f/5,6
1/8000 s, f/7,1
ISO 400
200–600 mm f/5,6
1/8000 s, f/7,1
ISO 400
Rock Ptarmigan | Elias Biegger
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Ptarmigan | Elias Biegger
Equipment
Nikon D850
500 mm f/5,6
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 250
500 mm f/5,6
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 250
Black Grouse | Nino Jauch
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Black Grouse | Nino Jauch
Equipment
Nikon Z8
180–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/250 s, f/6,3
ISO 6400
180–600 mm f/5,6–6,3
1/250 s, f/6,3
ISO 6400
Griffon Vulture | Elias Huguenin
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Griffon Vulture | Elias Huguenin
Equipment
Nikon D7100
200–500 mm f/5,6
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 1000
200–500 mm f/5,6
1/1250 s, f/8
ISO 1000
Red-necked Grebe | Maksymilian Paczkowski
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Red-necked Grebe | Maksymilian Paczkowski
Equipment
Canon EOS R7
400 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/2,8
ISO 1250
400 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/2,8
ISO 1250
Common Tern | Cédric Steinmann
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Common Tern | Cédric Steinmann
Equipment
Sony A7
200–600 mm
1/1600 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
200–600 mm
1/1600 s, f/6,3
ISO 800
Great Reed Warbler | Tomasz Michalski
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Great Reed Warbler | Tomasz Michalski
Equipment
Olympus E-M1
100–400 mm f/4–6,3
1/200 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
100–400 mm f/4–6,3
1/200 s, f/6,3
ISO 1000
Great Crested Grebe | Philipp Thomann
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Great Crested Grebe | Philipp Thomann
Equipment
Nikon D750
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/1600 s, f/8
ISO 640
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/1600 s, f/8
ISO 640
Grey Partridge | Maksymilian Paczkowski
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Grey Partridge | Maksymilian Paczkowski
Equipment
Canon EOS R7
400 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/2,8
ISO 1600
400 mm f/2,8
1/1250 s, f/2,8
ISO 1600
Eurasian Dotterel | Elias Biegger
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Dotterel | Elias Biegger
Equipment
Nikon Z8
500 mm f/5,6
1/500 s, f/29
ISO 64
500 mm f/5,6
1/500 s, f/29
ISO 64
Eurasian Dotterel | Elias Biegger
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Eurasian Dotterel | Elias Biegger
Equipment
Nikon Z8
500 mm f/5,6
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 1400
500 mm f/5,6
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 1400
Barn Swallow | Szymon Bartołd
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Barn Swallow | Szymon Bartołd
Equipment
Nikon D5
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/1000 s, f/9
ISO 1600
150–600 mm f/5–6,3
1/1000 s, f/9
ISO 1600
Rock Partridge | Ruben Catschegn
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Rock Partridge | Ruben Catschegn
Equipment
Canon EOS R7
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/160 s, f/7,1
ISO 125
100–500 mm f/4,5–7,1
1/160 s, f/7,1
ISO 125
Water Rail | Maksymilian Paczkowski
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Water Rail | Maksymilian Paczkowski
Equipment
Canon EOS R7
18–55 mm f/3,5–5,6
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
18–55 mm f/3,5–5,6
1/500 s, f/5,6
ISO 2500
Wood Warbler | Elias Biegger
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Youth
2025
Preselection
Finalist
Wood Warbler | Elias Biegger
Equipment
Nikon D850
500 mm f/5,6
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 1400
500 mm f/5,6
1/800 s, f/5,6
ISO 1400