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7-Year-Old DSLR Wins Bird Photography Award
Erich Podbielski's 7-year-old Canon EOS 90D captures pelicans at Oregon's Cannon Beach, earning honorable mention at 2026 Audubon Photography Awards.
In brief
Erich Podbielski's 7-year-old Canon EOS 90D captures pelicans at Oregon's Cannon Beach, earning honorable mention at 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Erich Podbielski won an honorable mention at the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards using a seven-year-old Canon EOS 90D DSLR to photograph brown pelicans at Oregon's…
Erich Podbielski's 7-Year-Old DSLR
US-based photographer Erich Podbielski used a seven-year-old Canon EOS 90D DSLR to win an honorable mention at the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards.
Pelicans at Oregon's Cannon Beach
Podbielski photographed brown pelicans near Oregon's iconic Haystack Rock beach, a year after his honeymoon there.
The Shot
He captured pelicans flying low across the water, positioning himself eye-level with the birds for a dramatic frame.
Why It Won
Judges praised the image for showcasing migratory bird movements and connecting habitats across long distances.
Award Details
The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards feature categories for US, Canadian, and latin american photographers, with Jacqueline Burke winning grand prize.
What it means
Erich Podbielski won an honorable mention at the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards using a seven-year-old Canon EOS 90D DSLR to photograph brown pelicans at Oregon's Cannon Beach.
