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Puma Hunt Fails, Wins Award
Female puma's failed guanaco chase wins third international photography award.
In brief
Female puma's failed guanaco chase wins third international photography award. Kevin Shi's photo of a female puma attempting to hunt a guanaco in Chile earned its third major award. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Puma Hunt Fails
Female puma attempts to catch guanaco but fails.
“For days, Kevin had been following the predator, a mother of two cubs who depended on her for food.”
Third Award for Photo
Image wins third international award in Animals in their Environment category.
“The split-second capture of a female puma caught in a dramatic hunting attempt in Chile has earned its third photography prize”
Kevin Shi's Capture
Retired tech executive Kevin Shi took photo at 1/2000sec using Canon EOS R5.
“It's the perfect amalgamation of the earlier EOS R's form, the EOS 5D's function, and the professional-grade autofocus of the EOS-1D X”
Previous Recognition
Photo previously won at Travel Photographer of the Year and Chromatic Awards.
“The wildlife photo was previously recognized as a winner at the Travel Photographer of the Year competition, the Chromatic Awards, and received a Merit Medal from HIPA”
Award Details
Siena International Photo Awards launched in 2015 in Siena, Italy with nine categories.
“The Siena International Photo Awards launched in 2015 in Siena, Italy and is part of the broader Siena Awards and Festival”
What it means
Kevin Shi's photo of a female puma attempting to hunt a guanaco in Chile earned its third major award.
