Winners Gallery
Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Kat Zhou USA
An opportunistic pelican swoops in to steal a fish from strand-feeding dolphins. "When dolphins strand-feed, they corral baitballs of fish and rush them onto the shore," says Zhou. "Pelicans usually lurk nearby, hoping to take advantage of an easy meal. Following the pelicans is usually a good indicator of where along the beach the dolphins might strand next. Though there are around 350 dolphins that call South Carolina home, this rare strand feeding behaviour is only performed by a few members of one pod."
BEHIND THE LENS
Kat Zhou United States (US)
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Sunset
- Minimal wind
- Shot from the beach
- f/6.3, 1/2000s, ISO 1000
Kat Zhou is a nature photographer based in San Francisco, California who specialises in underwater, landscape, and wildlife photography. She's passionate about capturing and raising awareness on often-overlooked species and destinations, and her portfolio reflects a deep affinity for the natural world, education, and conservation. She hopes that, through photography, she can encourage a deeper appreciation for the diversity of our planet. When she's not out doing photography, she enjoys meowing at cats, eating noodles, and dancing to 200+ bpm music.
IMAGES BY Kat Zhou
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