SUMMARY
Italian photographer Philipp Egger won the Winged Life category at the BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition for his image of two Eurasian eagle owl chicks. Titled 'Born of Silence,' the photo shows one chick with its beak wide open, which appears fierce but is actually a sign of hunger. Egger spent years observing the nesting site, allowing him to capture the birds unaware of his presence. He used a Nikon Z9 with a 400mm f/2.8 lens, stopped down to f/22 to ensure both chicks' faces remained sharp, a challenging feat given their proximity.
TAKEAWAYS
Philipp Egger's photo of Eurasian eagle owl chicks won a BigPicture competition award.
The image captures a chick's open beak, which appears fierce but signifies hunger.
Egger used a Nikon Z9 with a 400mm f/2.8 lens, stopped down to f/22 for sharp focus.
Years of patient observation were crucial for capturing the natural behavior.