SUMMARY
Singaporean photographer Chin Leong Teo's image, 'Dawn Net,' has been recognized for its artistic merit, earning second place in the International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026 awards. The photograph captures a split-second moment of a cast fishing net suspended in the air, resembling liquid gold against dark water. Teo utilized a DJI Mavic 3 drone with a fast 1/640 second shutter speed and deliberate underexposure to freeze the net's form and preserve its color. The shot, taken from approximately 305 feet, highlights Teo's eye for timing and composition, turning a common fishing practice into a fine art piece.
TAKEAWAYS
Photographer Chin Leong Teo won second place in the International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026 awards.
The winning image, 'Dawn Net,' captures a fishing net in mid-air, resembling fine art.
Teo used a DJI Mavic 3 drone with a fast shutter speed and underexposure for the shot.
The photograph was taken from about 305 feet, emphasizing pattern and shape.