Golden Shot Photography Awards
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I present the Southern White Rhino as a living relic of a primordial era. Captured at Solio Ranch, high-contrast monochrome emphasises armour-like textures and sculptural forms unchanged for centuries. From territorial standoffs to family intimacy, these “living stones” are elevated into a semi-abstract realm. Through tonal depth and ancient contours, the work explores the paradox […]
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Pelicans and Kingfishers are Piscivorous birds that play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystem. These avian predators utilise specialised hunting skills like lightning-fast dive, plunge, and scoop. Here’s a series of images reflecting the prowess of these Nature’s Fishermen! Locations: Pelicans at Kenya and Kingfisher in India. Gear: Canon R6 with RF 100-500 lens.
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This photograph is a meticulous study in visual contrast: the luminous, soft texture of the marine creatures against the hard coastal substrate beneath the waterline. Every ring of light illuminating their organic structure symbolizes their persistent struggle for survival in one of Earth’s most challenging environments. The work captures an ephemeral moment within a fragile […]
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Black-shouldered Kites don’t mess around with subtlety. This one perched outside our window, close enough that I didn’t dare open the glass doors. I stood there shooting through somewhat dirty glass and watched it turn its head to stare directly at me. It swivelled, locked those red eyes onto mine, and held the stare. Not […]
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This ranunculus wasn’t following the rules: random orange flashes, burgundy bleeding into red, vibrant magenta edges. That’s why it went into the studio. Mid-shoot, a small spider positioned herself on the rule of thirds line. White against deep red, like she’d been waiting for her moment. She had not been invited. She was absolutely staying. […]
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A close portrait of a barn owl emerging from darkness, revealing intricate feather detail and its distinctive heart-shaped face. The minimalist presentation emphasizes the owl’s quiet presence, strength, and natural elegance, inviting a deeper connection with this nocturnal hunter.
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The big fish chased the small fish and rushed out of the water together, passing the egret. The egret looked surprised and did not know where the small fish would go under the laws of nature? Just like a poem: I passed you by. You hurried here. Before I noticed, you had gone far away, […]
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Orangutans live near wetlands and flooded forests, and although they are not strictly aquatic plant eaters, they use the plants in their environment, including those near water, for food and medicine. Orangutans interact very intelligently with their plant and aquatic environment, not only to survive but also to heal themselves and build simple tools, even […]
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The name orangutan comes from the Malay word orang hutan, which literally means man of the forest. In 20 years, orangutan populations have lost 80% of their range and have shrunk by half. The rate at which animal and plant species are disappearing is leading to a considerable loss of biodiversity. The causes of this […]