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Newfoundland-based photographer David Sturge has been named the 2026 Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. This win earns him a two-year position as a photographer for Canadian Geographic magazine, covering assignments across British Columbia. Sturge's winning portfolio included striking images of a puffin and a fox. The competition, which attracted over 10,000 entries, also honored 18 other photographers in categories such as Terrestrial Life, Aquatic Life, Flora and Fungi, and Things with Wings.
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David Sturge won the 2026 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year award.
He will work for Canadian Geographic magazine for two years.
Sturge's portfolio featured wildlife portraits, including a puffin and a fox.
The competition received over 10,000 entries, honoring 18 photographers.