Reuben Oehlman, Emergence (ANIMALS 2026)

Captured in strong backlight, this Royal Spoonbill is defined by the light that outlines its feathers rather than the details hidden in the shadow. I wanted the rim light to reveal just enough detail for the viewer to identify the bird, allowing shape and texture to speak louder than colour.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.