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Finalist Fine Art Photographer of the Year

Merche Llobera Saltee Islands, Ireland

52°07'00.0"N 6°36'00.0"W

A puffin carries fish to feed its chicks. “The dark backdrop of the shadowed cliffs highlights the puffin's vibrant, colourful beak and the shimmering silver of the captured fish,” explains Llobera. “The Saltee Islands are a paradise for these captivating birds and provide a safe haven for nesting and feeding. Being there, so close to the puffins, was a long-awaited and beautiful experience. Sitting on the ground with my camera, surrounded by puffins among the cliffs, was incredible. Despite spending over ten hours under the sun, rain, and wind, every moment was worth it.”

BEHIND THE LENS

Ocean Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2024, MERLLO10

Merche Llobera Spain

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Changing weather with sun, rain, clouds and wind
  • Site accessed by boat and walking
  • Taken on land
  • Early morning

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