Nature photography can follow a strict documentary approach – but when light, environment, and wildlife align, it also offers incredible opportunities to explore a more artistic vision. The challenge, of course, is that we can't influence wildlife behaviour, so stepping out of your comfort zone and using light and surroundings creatively requires a trained photographic eye.
A prime example of this approach is the image, Lachmöwe (Black-headed gull), that took the top spot at the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition. German photographer Radomir Jakubowski – known for his distinctive wildlife style – has now been named winner of the Bird category.
