Wildlife photographer of the year 2013: From blue trunks to shell suits
The winning image featured a group of elephants in Botswana
Wildlife photographer of the year 2013: From blue trunks to shell suits
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South African photographer Gred du Toit has been named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 for his image 'Essence of Elephants' – a portrait of African elephants in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve in Botswana that the international panel of judges found to be “mysterious and energetic”.
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Mr du Toit's winning portrait has been 10 years in the making, as he has been photographing elephants for a decade in search of the perfect shot.
“My goal was to throw caution to the wind. To abandon conventional photographic practices in an attempt to capture a unique elephant portrait. This hints at the special energy I feel when I am with elephants.”
Jim Brandenburg, chair of the judging panel, added: “Greg’s image immediately catapults us to African plains. This image stood out both for its technical excellence and the unique moment it captures.”
Fourteen-year old photographer Udayan Rao Pawar was named Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the awards, held by the Natural History Museum.
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