Inaugural Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2020 winners
The winning entries for the inaugural Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2020 competition were recently announced. Over 7,000 images were submitted from wildlife, landscape, and macro photographers in 117 different countries. French photographer Florian Ledoux received the Ģ1000 grand prize and title of Overall Winner for his image `Above the Crabeater Seals.` If it looks familiar, it`s because this photo, captured in Antarctica, was also a Drone Awards 2019 winner.
`It was a quiet morning and the sun was just about to rise. When I saw all the ice drifting alongside the sailboat in the fjord where we were anchored, with lot of crabeater seals resting on the ice, I immediately knew from previous experiences that this would give me a blast and really graphic and stunning images telling the story of how they use the ice to rest after night feeding,` Overall Winner Florian Ledoux explains to DPReview about how he pre-planned his capture.
`It is important that anyone inspired by this style of drone image understands the importance of wildlife and being ethical in your approach. Ensure that your drone does not spook animals or disturb them, and always conduct yourself within accordance of local regulations,` Ledoux told Nature TTL when he learned of his win.
`It is important that anyone inspired by this style of drone image understands the importance of wildlife and being ethical in your approach. Ensure that your drone does not spook animals or disturb them.`
Wildlife cameraman, and organizer of the competition, Will Nicholls said, `Florianīs image provides a unique angle that is not often seen in wildlife photography. The judges had a tough choice to make, but the detail and strong composition of the seals surrounded by the broken ice made it stand out from the crowd.`
The Landscape category winner, Marek Biegalski, also used a drone to show a flock of sheep resting in a ...
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