SUMMARY
Jens Cullmann's image, "Practice makes perfect," won first place in the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition for its technical execution and captured wildlife action. The photograph features a frog hunting prey, shot at 1/4000sec, f/9, and ISO 2500 from a low perspective. Cullmann utilized a Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera and a Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens to freeze the split-second action and control depth of field. The image's visual strength comes from the clear predator-prey interaction, a soft background for subject isolation, and the butterfly adding scale.
TAKEAWAYS
Award-winning wildlife photo captures a frog hunting prey at 1/4000sec.
Technical elements include precise timing, controlled depth of field (f/9), and high ISO (2500).
Shot with Canon EOS R3 and RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens.
Image recognized for technical mastery and compelling visual narrative.