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Norwegian photographer wins wildlife prize twice in a row
23-year-old Norwegian photographer wins Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for second consecutive year with Nordic bird photography
In brief
23-year-old Norwegian photographer wins Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for second consecutive year with Nordic bird photography Tobias Gjerde, 23, won the 2026 Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for his second straight year with Nordic bird photography Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Second prize win
23-year-old Norwegian photographer Tobias Gjerde wins the 2026 Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for the second consecutive year
Nordic bird project
Gjerde's award-winning series shows Nordic birds in natural habitats using fog, light, and minimalist composition
Wildlife photography skills
His work combines technical skill with patient observation of wildlife in extreme conditions
Arctic background
Gjerde served in the Norwegian Army as a combat photographer for the Arctic Ranger Battalion during national service
Jury praise
The jury highlighted his exceptional coherence of style, subject matter, and light handling in the portfolio
The bottom line
Tobias Gjerde, 23, won the 2026 Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for his second straight year with Nordic bird photography
