Dart Combat, India. Wildlife photograph by Mrinal Sen, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Wildlife photography award, April 2024

Finalist Wildlife · April 2024

Dart Combat

Photographed by Mrinal Sen

In the stillness of the marsh, two oriental darters clashed, their beaks clashing like swords. Feathers flew as they spiraled, each defending its turf with fervor. Sunlight caught their iridescence as they dueled fiercely, until one yielded, conceding victory to the other in the silent battleground of nature.

Award
Finalist — Wildlife, April 2024
Genre
Nature
Location
India
Camera
NIKON Z 9
Focal length
500mm
Shutter
1/3200s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
ISO 1000

The April 2024 Wildlife award

Winner and finalists

All 2024 Wildlife
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