Field Notes
SUMMARY
Photographer Emma Parker captured a striking image of a crab battling a mudskipper in the mudflats of Western Australia. The photo, taken with a Nikon D850 DSLR and a 500mm lens, secured second place in the Wildlife, Sealife and Birdlife Portfolio category at the Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) Parker used specific camera settings, including a fast shutter speed, to freeze the intense moment of predator and prey. The TPOTY Awards, established in 2003, recognize outstanding photography across various themes.
TAKEAWAYS
A wildlife photograph of a crab and fish fight won a runner-up prize.
The image was captured using a Nikon D850 DSLR with a 500mm lens.
It placed second in the Wildlife, Sealife and Birdlife Portfolio category at the TPOTY Awards.
The scene was photographed in the mudflats of Western Australia.