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Vancouver’s Liron Gertsman Wins Bird Photographer of the Year for Eclipse-Framed Frigatebird

His winning image reflects years of planning to time seabird flight with a rare total solar eclipse off Mexico.

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Liron Gertsman, 25, has been named Bird Photographer of the Year in a global competition for his photo The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring.

Overview

  • The photo, titled The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring, silhouettes a frigatebird against the eclipse’s diamond ring phase captured on April 8, 2024 near Mazatlán.
  • Gertsman executed the shot from a boat positioned beside small islets to catch birds flying to roost as the sky darkened during totality.
  • The 2025 title carries a £3,500 cash award as reported by the competition.
  • Organizers reported the contest drew more than 33,000 entries and released a full slate of category winners.
  • Results highlighted conservation ties through the Birds on the Brink charity, with additional honors including Young Bird Photographer of the Year for Tomasz Michalski.