Element of Surprise, South Carolina, USA. Wildlife photograph by Jackie Schletter, winner of the Shoot The Frame Wildlife photography award, April 2024

Winner Wildlife · April 2024

Element of Surprise

Photographed by Jackie Schletter

This osprey caught the fish and me off guard! While photographing egrets this bird dropped in right in front of me. I had just enough time to get off a few shots after making adjustments.

Award
Winner — Wildlife, April 2024
Location
South Carolina, USA
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The April 2024 Wildlife award

Winner and finalists

All 2024 Wildlife
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3 wins · 18 finalist places

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