At just 14 years old, Spanish photographer Andrés Luis Domínguez Blanco has won the prestigious Young Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 Award. His winning image features a captivating shot of a Eurasian Nuthatch scrambling down an oak tree, showcasing his keen eye for detail and creative perspective. The photo stands out for its unique composition, capturing the bird in an active, downward motion, which highlights its behavior and natural habitat. Domínguez Blanco’s work was selected from a competitive pool of young photographers, impressing the judges with its technical precision and artistic vision.
#1. Young Bird Photographer of the Year: ‘Perspective’ by Andrés Luis Domínguez Blanco
The Young Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates emerging talent in wildlife photography, encouraging young photographers to engage with nature through the lens. Domínguez Blanco’s achievement at such a young age underscores his exceptional skill and passion for the art form. His image not only demonstrates his ability to capture birds in their natural environment but also reflects his dedication to studying and preserving wildlife. As the award recipient, he joins a growing community of young photographers who are using their talent to raise awareness about the beauty and fragility of the natural world.
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Few Winning Photographs:
#2. Overall Winner: ‘When Worlds Collide’ by Patricia Homonylo
#3. Best Portfolio – Winner: Wetlands Stories by Bence Máté
#4. Best Portrait – Gold: ‘Winter Pink’ by Alan Murphy
#5. Birds in the Environment – Gold: ‘Immersion’ by Kat Zhou
#6. Bird Behaviour – Gold: ‘Scavenger’ by Nathaniel Peck
#7. Birds in Flight – Gold: ‘Dawn’s Whispers’ by Hermis Haridas
#8. Black and White – Gold: ‘Hippo Impression’ by David Stowe
#9. Urban Birds – Gold: ‘Treacherous Journey’ by Grzegorz Długosz
#10. Comedy Bird Photo – Gold: ‘A Modern Dancer’ by Nadia Haq
#11. Conservation Award – Winner: ‘Vultures and the Dangers of Power Lines’ by Chris Eley
#12. 15-17 years – Gold: ‘Human and Nature’ by Emil Wagner
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