# 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
- Title: Norwegian photographer wins wildlife prize twice in a row
- Summary: 23-year-old Norwegian photographer wins Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for second consecutive year with Nordic bird photography Tobias Gjerde, 23, won the 2026…
- Keywords: tobias gjerde, fritz pölking junior prize, nordic birds, norwegian army, norske naturfotografer, arctic ranger battalion, wildlife photography, early morning photography, tundra photography, sparrowhawk, red-throated diver, wood sandpiper
- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/photography/awards-and-competitions/magical-nordic-bird-photos-win-a-23-year-old-photographer-a-major-prize-for-the-second-year-in-a-row
- Published: 2026-09-27T09:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tobias gjerde, fritz pölking junior prize, nordic birds, norwegian army, norske naturfotografer, arctic ranger battalion, wildlife photography, early morning photography, tundra photography, sparrowhawk, red-throated diver, wood sandpiper
## 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
## Key takeaway

Tobias Gjerde, 23, won the 2026 Fritz Pölking Junior Prize for his second straight year with Nordic bird photography