{
  "id": 3373242,
  "title": "Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 just released a sneak peek at its incredible shortlisted winning entries — and it proves that DSLR cameras still rule this photography genre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-just-released-a-sneak-peek-at",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T23:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/cameras/photography/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-just-released-a-sneak-peek-at-its-incredible-shortlisted-winning-entries-and-it-proves-that-dslrs-still-rule-this-photography-genre"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has unveiled a sneak peek of its shortlisted winning entries for the 62nd year. Organized by the Natural History Museum in London, the full set of 100 winning images will be exhibited after the official winners' announcement on October 16. The annual event has consistently showcased photographers capturing breathtaking, intriguing stories from the natural world.\n\nOne observation the exhibition sparked was the popularity of DSLR cameras among the winning photographers. Upon examining the caption information, it was discovered that two Nikon DSLRs were prominently featured: the ten-year-old Nikon D500 and the Nikon D850. The Nikon D850, released in 2017, and the D500, released a year earlier, have proven to be formidable tools in capturing stunning wildlife photographs.\n\nImages captured using the Nikon D850 include Dewald Tromp's \"Eye of the Storm,\" depicting a chameleon battling a sandstorm in Nigeria, and Ralph Pace's photograph of a sea hare gliding through eelgrass in Monterey Bay. A highly commended image by Jack Crawford, titled \"Swallowtail Swift,\" showing a swift flying under a 747's wing, was also captured using the D500.\n\nThese results demonstrate that DSLR cameras, despite the emergence of newer technologies, continue to be a favored choice among wildlife photographers. The Nikon D850 and D500, in particular, have earned a reputation for their exceptional performance in capturing wildlife moments.",
  "summary": "These spectacular shortlisted images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition show that there's life in the DSLR yet!",
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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."
}