Photographer wins dream Canadian Geographic gig for wildlife portfolio including dramatic shot of puffin and cute fox portrait
Newfoundland-based David Sturge has won the 2026 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year award and begins a two-year stint as a photographer with Canadian Geographic
Local Newfoundland photographer David Sturge triumphed in the Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and is now set to work with Canadian Geographic magazine. The annual contest, which received over 10,000 entries, highlights the nation's flora and fauna. Sturge's winning portfolio included a striking image of a puffin holding a feather and gazing directly at the camera, as well as a captivating photo of a fox posing for the shot.
This marks a dream opportunity for the wildlife guide and provincial park ranger from Paradise, Newfoundland.
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