Big Wing – NPOTY 2023: Category winner
A black woodpecker peers out from a hole in the trunk of a tree, its red crown catching the light. Most of the image is covered in shadow, with only part of the bark’s texture softly lit. The bird’s form blends into the dark, and its shadow creates the shape of a giant wing stretching into the black space. This hidden shape inspired the name Big Wing.
Nature Photographer of the Year · Category Winner · 2023