2nd Place winner
Tasty
DESCRIPTION
Under the soft glow of a slightly cloudy morning, the world of nature unfolded its daily drama. A delightful scene unfolded – several squirrels, agile and playful, traversed the green grass, engaged in the pursuit of both play and food. Positioned strategically, I found myself in the perfect spot, anticipating another day of capturing the essence of these energetic beings.Amidst the lively commotion, a particularly smart-looking squirrel emerged. Standing tall despite its small stature, it surveyed a stem of grass with a discerning gaze, as if contemplating. In that moment, it seemed to exclaim, "This looks yummy!"
For months, I had sought to freeze this precise instance in time, and on this fortunate day, my patience bore fruit. The culmination of this quest materialised in the click of the camera, immortalising the squirrel's charming expression and its declaration of a tasty find. It is a testament to the thrill of observing and capturing the small, delightful moments that nature graciously unfolds for those willing to patiently witness and appreciate its wonders.
AUTHOR
I'm Avanka Fernando and based in Sri Lanka. Born in 1986, and professionally involved in the Education field. Wildlife photography is my favorite hobby which I really enjoy. I have been doing wildlife photography for the past 9-10 years but I invested more time and commitment from around 2016 onwards. Over the past years, I have traveled in to many parts of the country including National Parks, Wetlands & other places to capture the fascinating flora & fauna. My objective is to bring a different experience in nature and wildlife to all my viewers through photography and create awareness to help nature conservation.