A photograph of great hornbills engaged in mid-air duel wins award
The Hindu
Photographer Dhanuparan’s photograph of a pair of great hornbills engaged in a mid-air duel fetches him recognition
Two bright, yellow-and-black birds, perched on a tree take off and engage in aerial jousting. Photographer K A Dhanuparan captures the moment and the freeze frame wins him a grand prize and ‘Outback Photographer of the Year 2021’ award at the third annual photography competition for youth. The competition organised by the Outback Experience in association with Sanctuary Nature Foundation for under-25 wildlife photographers, offers a platform for young creative minds in kids and teens category (between 10 and 17) and young adults (18 to 25). They can participate in categories like mammals (portrait & behaviour), birds (portrait & behaviour), landscape, the macro world and urban wildlife. Wildlife photographer and film maker Giri Cavale selects the winners.
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