For the last few weeks I have been judging the Birdlife Australia photography awards: https://www.birdlifephotoaward.org.au/judges-2026. The competition is a partnership between. BirdLife Australia and BirdLife Photography. It has been awesome seeing some incredible imagery and getting to experience the diversity of birds and environments that Australia has to offer. Thanks to Tim Van Leeuwen and the organising committee for having...
My image of a Black-bellied Bustard taken in Nambithi Game Reserve a few years back was commended in Bird Photographer of the Year 2024. With over 23,000 entries and being the most prestigious bird photography competition in the world, any recognition in BPOTY is always an honour. ...
The winners of the Nature's Best Photography International Awards were announced today and I am incredibly honoured to be amongst them; having my image of two doting Purple-crested Turacos being “Highly Honoured” in the Birds category....
I am excited to be part of the South African Photographer of the Year judging team for another year! This competition stands for so much of what I love; South Africa, using our images to tell stories and raise awareness and supporting conservation of our natural heritage. Thanks so much for including me William, Storm and the SAPOTY team. I can’t wait...
My image of two Crested Guineafowl titled “That’s the spot!” was chosen as one of the 25 images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year ~ People’s Choice Award. ...
The Nature’s Best “African Wildlife Photo Awards” announced the winners and highly honoured images of the 2022 competition in Nairobi, Kenya yesterday! My image of two Crested Guineafowl; titled "That's the spot", was highly honoured in the “African Wildlife Portraits” category....
Earlier this year I was asked to be one of the judges for the inaugural South African Photographer of the Year. I am honoured to join such an esteemed panel of judges. ...
Bird Photographer of the Year is the world’s leading bird photography competition with over 20,000 entries received in 2022. The competition is in its 7th year and celebrates the world’s best bird photography, whilst supporting conservation efforts through imagery and financial support. In 2022, my image; the Doting Couple, won the Bronze Award in the portrait category of BPOTY, placing...
My image of a Malachite Sunbird, which was taken in my neighbour’s garden in Balgowan, was highly honoured in Nature’s Best "Mkapa African Wildlife Photo Awards" in the “Backyard” category....
Entering photographic competitions can have many benefits both for the birds and the contributing photographers. Firstly, photographic competitions provide a medium through which we can celebrate birds and drive awareness about their beauty as well as their need for protection. Most competitions have a strong link to conservation. Secondly, they encourage photographers to self-analyse their images, push their creative boundaries and...