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Twenty-three-year-old Norwegian photographer Tobias Gjerde has won the Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for the second consecutive year. His award-winning project, "The magic of the Nordic wilderness," features Nordic birds in their natural habitat, masterfully captured using fog, light, and minimalist composition. Gjerde's work was praised by the jury for its exceptional coherence of style, subject matter, and sensitive handling of light and space, demonstrating technical skill and patient observation. He will be honored at the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition.
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Tobias Gjerde won the Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for the second year in a row.
His winning project, "The magic of the Nordic wilderness," showcases Nordic birds using fog and atmospheric light.
The jury cited Gjerde's exceptional coherence, technical skill, and patient observation.
Gjerde previously won the prize for portraits of Norwegian wildlife in extreme conditions.