SUMMARY
Wildlife photographer Joshua Galicki captured a striking image of a dead Northern Gannet hanging from fishing line beneath nesting cliffs, highlighting the contrast between life and death. The monochromatic photograph, taken at the Isle of Noss in the Shetland Islands, was awarded the Conservation category winner in the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Galicki aimed to illustrate the challenges faced by the species, including human impact like discarded fishing gear, in addition to climate change and avian flu.
TAKEAWAYS
The image depicts a dead Northern Gannet entangled in fishing line.
It won the Conservation category at the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards.
The photograph highlights human impact on wildlife.
It was taken at the Isle of Noss, Shetland Islands.