SUMMARY
Landscape photographer Paulo Olivier Hanshing captured an award-winning image of a Neotropic Cormorant on a rock formation along the coast of Chile. Hanshing described the shot, which received an Honorable Mention in the Audubon Photography Awards, as a "happy accident" resulting from atmospheric sunlight and surf spray. He used a retro-style, full-frame Nikon Df DSLR for the photograph, aiming to highlight overlooked common birds within impressive landscapes. The image was praised for its originality and "deep three-dimensional effect."
TAKEAWAYS
Paulo Olivier Hanshing's photograph of a Neotropic Cormorant in Chile earned an Honorable Mention in the Audubon Photography Awards.
The award-winning shot was captured using a retro-style, full-frame Nikon Df DSLR camera.
Hanshing described the image as a "happy accident" created by atmospheric lighting and surf spray.
The photograph highlights a common bird within a dramatic landscape, aiming to draw attention to often overlooked species.