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  "id": 2786425,
  "title": "Need inspiration for your animal and wildlife photos? We absolutely loved these!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/need-inspiration-for-your-animal-and-wildlife-photos-we-absolutely",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/apoy/need-inspiration-for-your-animal-and-wildlife-photos-we-absolutely-loved-these/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Animal Kingdom category of the International Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) 2026 competition was recently unveiled, showcasing an impressive array of non-professional photographers' work. While the top ten winners have been revealed, the competition continues as each month presents a new theme for photographers to interpret and capture.\n\nOne standout photograph from the shortlist is Richard Coulstock's image of a brown-throated sunbird feasting on a plant at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The photo, taken with a Sony A7R V camera and a 200-600mm lens, exhibits a beautiful bird with vibrant red hues that pop against the blurred background created by the lens' focal length. The technical quality of the image is exceptional, demonstrating the photographer's skill and dedication.\n\nSara Jazbar's \"Fight Club\" photograph captures a lively moment between two greenfinches. Shot using a Nikon Z 8 camera and an 180-600mm lens, the image freezes the birds' dynamic interaction while keeping the background uncluttered, allowing the action to take center stage. The photographer's patience and determination paid off in this technically impressive and visually captivating shot.\n\nRoger Mepsted's \"Fly Bubble\" offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of macro photography. The image, captured with a Sony ILCE-1 camera and a 90mm lens, reveals a fly with extraordinary detail, including its hairy body, enormous compound eyes, and a peculiar bubble protruding from its mouth. While the photographer admits to being afraid of close-ups, this image makes the viewer appreciate the intricate beauty of insects that often go unnoticed.\n\nNeil's \"Gecko on Leaf\" is a striking example of artistic composition in a seemingly mundane scene. By positioning the gecko against a leaf and utilizing lighting to create a silhouette, the photographer transforms a simple lizard photograph into a visually impactful image. The contrasting dark background isolates the subject, and the leaf's shape echoing the gecko's toes adds an intriguing layer of detail, showcasing the photographer's understanding of form and their ability to create memorable visuals.",
  "summary": "The team shares their favourite wildlife and animal photographs from the Animal Kingdom category of International Amateur Photographer of the Year The post Need inspiration for your animal and wildlife photos? We absolutely loved these! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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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."
}