SUMMARY
Wildlife photographer Rodrigo González Pairoa utilized a 14-year-old full-frame DSLR to capture a winning image of a Black-browed Albatross in Chile's Almirantazgo Sound. Despite extreme cold, shifting light, and strong winds, Pairoa secured the shot, which was honored in the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards' Birds Without Borders category. The winning photograph focuses on the albatross's face, highlighting its eye and plumage texture, and aims to convey a sense of closeness to the viewer. The Nikon D600, used for the shot, features a 24MP sensor and 5.5 fps continuous shooting.
TAKEAWAYS
Photographer Rodrigo González Pairoa won an Audubon Photography Award.
The winning image features a Black-browed Albatross captured in harsh Antarctic conditions.
The photograph was taken using a 14-year-old Nikon D600 DSLR camera.
The award celebrates photographers highlighting bird beauty, challenges, and threats.