Winners Gallery
Finalist Fine Art Photographer of the Year
Rachel Bigsby Skomer Island, Wales
Two razorbills touch beaks during the breeding season on Skomer Island, Wales, reaffirming the pair bond that helps them raise their chick. After spending time at sea, one bird returns to its lifelong partner on the nesting ledge. This brief greeting is part of the strong social connection that allows these seabirds to successfully share the challenges of life between land and ocean.
BEHIND THE LENS
Rachel Bigsby United Kingdom (UK)
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Volunteering at Skomer Island
- Nikon D850 & Sigma 60-600mm lens
- ISO n/a, f/9.0, 1/1000
Rachel Bigsby is an award-winning wildlife photographer and conservation storyteller specialising in seabirds and remote marine environments. Combining fine art aesthetics with years of independent research and hands-on conservation experience, she creates imagery that explores the relationship between seabirds and an ever-changing ocean. Her work has been recognised internationally, including winning Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s Natural Artistry Award and Bird Photographer of the Year’s Portfolio Award, and has been published by National Geographic and New Scientist. A Nikon Europe and RSPB ambassador, Rachel uses photography to connect global audiences to the forefront of the ocean and inspire greater appreciation for its wildlife.
