The BBC/Shell Wildlife Photographer Of The Year competition is probably the most prestigious nature photography event in the world. I received my email telling me how far I got this year and once again I made it to the semifinals, this time with two images. This year though I was able to find out which images were selected and they are pictured below.
The first image was selected in the In Praise of Plants category. It is of a Rose Hibiscus that I made in Bucks Co., PA. The image was made with a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens with camera on a tripod.
The Second image was selected in the Creative Visions of Nature category and is of light reflecting off of a spider web. This image was also made with a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens, but this time I worked handheld.
I always look forward to buying the hardbound book publication of all the winning images. It is a visual feast and I look at the books often for inspiration and just pure enjoyment. I’m already anticipating next year’s competition and have some ideas for my entry. It’s an honor to make it through the first round of selections, but getting further certainly wouldn’t suck.
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Hey Paul, congrats on getting as far as you did. With the number of photographers that enter that thing, that is quite an honor - and I can see why these two stood out to them. The web image is very unique - I have never seen a spider web image quite like it. Given how much they are photographed, I am impressed by this unique view.
Thanks Mark,
As someone who has admired your work for some time, I appreciate your comments.