{
  "id": 16093331,
  "title": "Colombian Photographer Wins at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/colombian-photographer-wins-at-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T19:15:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/22/colombian-photographer-wildlife-phographer-year/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombian photographer Alex Visbal emerged victorious at the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, claiming first place in the “Wetlands: The Bigger Picture” category. The Natural History Museum in London organized the prestigious event. His winning photograph, titled \"The Great Divide,\" highlights the impact of human intervention on the delicate ecological balance of the Great Salt Lake in Utah, United States. This recognition solidifies Visbal's position among the esteemed winners of a global competition that utilizes photography to document biodiversity, capture natural phenomena, and raise awareness about environmental threats. The 2026 edition of the competition received a record-breaking 65,403 entries from 121 countries and territories. While Visbal secured the top prize in his category, the overall winner of the competition was Italian photographer Federico Veronesi, who was awarded the Wildlife Photographer of the Year title for his photo \"The Aftermath.\" This image depicts a female elephant carrying her deceased calf, capturing the poignant impact of environmental challenges on wildlife.",
  "summary": "Colombian photographer Alex Visbal took first place in the “Wetlands: The Bigger Picture” category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, organized by London’s Natural History Museum. His photograph, The Great Divide, shows how human intervention can alter the ecological balance of the Great Salt Lake in Utah, United States. The recognition […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}