An Indian American software program developer turned-hobbyist photographer has gained National Geographic’s first-ever “Picture of the Year” contest. Karthik Subramaniam’s “Dance of the Eagles” photograph was named grand-prize winner.
Washington,UPDATED: Feb 22, 2023 14:29 IST
After a rigorous vetting course of by a group of seasoned Nat Geo photograph editors, Karthik Subramaniam’s “Dance of the Eagles” photograph was named grand-prize winner. (Photo: Instagram/@natgeoyourshot)
By Press Trust of India: An Indian American software program developer turned-hobbyist photographer from Silicon valley has gained National Geographic’s first-ever “Picture of the Year” contest together with his gorgeous picture exhibiting a trio of bald eagles battling for a spot on a department in Alaska’s Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
After a rigorous vetting course of by a group of seasoned Nat Geo photograph editors, Karthik Subramaniam’s “Dance of the Eagles” photograph was named grand-prize winner, in accordance with an official announcement right here.
“Every year in November, hundreds of bald eagles gather at Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska, to feast on salmon. I visited there last two Novembers to photograph them,” says Subramaniam.
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“Studying their behaviour patterns helped me anticipate some of their actions. For example, when an eagle drags salmon to a dry spot, other eagles in the area would inevitably fly there to claim their share, and that leads to chaotic action,” he stated.
“They also seemed to have some favourite spots to hang out, and usually, commotion ensues when an eagle wants an already occupied spot. This photo was taken during one such commotion,” Subramaniam stated.
In recognition of his work, Subramaniam may have his photograph featured within the May situation of National Geographic journal, alongside Nat Geo’s main photographers, and obtain a six-month digital subscription to the journal.
The photograph contest had invited aspiring photographers from throughout the nation to submit their very own favorite picture captured in 2022, damaged into 4 classes: Nature, People, Places and Animals.
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Feb 22, 2023