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As 2023 comes to an end, Iâm reflecting on one of the BEST moments of the year winning the âNatural Artistryâ category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
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There is much more to WPY than just the award, so, delve into my wild life once again to discover the secret world of WPY, how to capture and edit an awardwinning image, what Chris Packham thinks about my work and much more!
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00:00 Introduction
00:50 How I photographed an award winning wildlife photo
02:58 How to edit an award winning wildlife photo
04:22 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award Ceremony
08:00 Representing young women and girls within the wildlife photography community
09:09 A surprising interview with Chris Packham and Amateur Photographer Magazine
10:54 Popping up on the local news!
12:02 A first look at my official merchandise for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
12:36 Speaking at the Natural History Museum about wildlife photography
13:12 A final look at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year experience
13:35 The BEST part of Wildlife Photographer of the Year
13:53 How YOU can help Northern Gannets
14:14 My final thoughts (donât forget to subscribe!)
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â HOW YOU CAN HELP GANNETS (and other seabirds)
Seabird species are facing grave threats, including avian flu and dwindling food stocks. Here are five simple ways that you can help protect them:
Follow the âcheck, clean, closeâ rule: Predators like rats or stoats can wreak havoc among seabird eggs and chicks if they arrive at colonies. So, if youâre planning a trip, please check your bag and clothes for pests; clean your boots or shoes with disinfectant; and tightly close any food containers shut (since they can attract stowaways onto boats or into bags).
Give seabirds space: Ensure that you maintain a good distance from nests and birds that are feeding. People and dogs may disturb or destroy the nests or burrows of seabirds that raise their young close to the shore (1 April to 30 September).
Sign up to a campaign: Look out for seabird (or wildlife) focused campaigns you could back, helping to persuade politicians to support higher levels of environmental protection, stewardship and biodiversity. Of particular concern to seabird numbers is the impact of fishing practices that damage the seabed and health of some of the fish stocks (on which seabirds feed).
Become a citizen scientist: You can also help by taking part in the research and monitoring of seabirds, as citizen seabird scientists for various charities. Look out for seabirdrelated citizen science projects online!
Get involved! Take immediate action to protect our valuable seabird colonies before itâs too late. By donating to various projects and charities, YOU can help to support vital monitoring projects to better understand avian flu, invest in innovative biosecurity solutions, and support research on a global response to help seabirds survive dwindling food stocks, avian flu and climate change. If donating isnât a possibility for you, you can still have a huge impact by spreading the word of seabirds and the threats they face on social media or between your friends and family!
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Who am I?
My name is Rachel Bigsby, and I am a 26yearold wildlife photographer and Nikon creator with a passion for seabirds and coldclimate wildlife and a flair for capturing natural artistry! My skills are entirely selftaught, and my connection to the natural world was inherited from my late grandfather.
My work has been awarded in several of the worldâs most prestigious competitions including Wildlife Photographer of the Year (winner of natural artistry) and Bird Photographer of the Year (portfolio winner), and published by National Geographic.
Beside my personal work as a wildlife photographer and Nikon creator, I am a contributing photographer for the RSPB, a proud Youth Ambassador for Badger Trust and Fotospeed, a competition judge for the RSPCA and Pro Partner to Shimoda, Tenba and Benro.
I am also a wildlife photography workshop leader and an emerging natural history broadcaster, with many UK television credits including BBCâs The One Show and BBC Springwatch.
It is my mission to connect a global audience to overlooked species like seabirds with captivating photographs which spark a new found love or interest, perhaps empowering change, while representing and inspiring young people.
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Music:
Track Title: A Place Far From Here Artist Name(s): Caleb Etheridge
Writer Name: Caleb Etheridge Writer IPI Number: 796912387 Writer PRO: ASCAP
Writer Percentage: 100.00%
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Publisher IPI Number: 882718598
Publisher PRO: ASCAP
Publisher Percentage: 100.00%
