SUMMARY
A striking image of a Savanna Hawk positioned near a wildfire, waiting to prey on fleeing animals, has won the Conservation category at the Audubon Photography Awards. The photograph was captured by Luis Alberto Peña in Colombia using a Nikon Coolpix P900, a 2015 bridge camera renowned for its 83x optical zoom. This award highlights how wildlife adapts to extreme conditions and demonstrates that powerful zoom capabilities can be achieved with bridge cameras, not just expensive telephoto lenses.
TAKEAWAYS
Wildlife photo award won with an 83x superzoom bridge camera.
Image depicts a Savanna Hawk hunting animals fleeing a wildfire.
The winning shot was taken with a Nikon Coolpix P900.
The photograph highlights wildlife adaptation to extreme environmental events.