The darkness of night

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Photographer

Wayne Sorensen
Prize

2nd Place / Nature/Wildlife
Jury Top 5 Selection

Alex Pollack A peaceful convergence of wildlife at the water’s edge, enhanced by the nocturnal perspective and atmospheric lighting, gives this series a truly distinctive character.
Company/Studios

Wayne Sorensen Photography
Date of Photograph

25 Feb 2025
Technical Info

1/320s, ISO 6400, f/2.8, Full Frame
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Website

https://waynesorensen.com.au/

This series of images were taken over several nights in an underground hide in Kenya. Overlooking a waterhole, the hide gave me prime position to photograph everything from birds and small animals through to elephants, giraffes and apex predators like lions and leopards. These animals all share this precious commodity, albeit with a strong degree of caution in case they became prey themselves. This danger is ever present and these images aim to capture this sense of vulnerability. Or in the lions case, the confidence that comes with the title of ‘king of the jungle’.

Biography

Wayne Sorensen is a landscape and wildlife photographer dedicated to capturing fine art images from around the world. A classically trained fine artist, his work is often described as painterly, which is testimony to his unique artistic approach to creating the perfect image. His photos aim to transport the viewer into that world and give them a sense of what it was like to be there. Often it’s a world that few could witness at that moment in time. His passion for new discoveries takes him around the world, searching for subjects that take you beyond the postcard.
Awards

WINNER : Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 'Animals in Nature' 3x SILVER WITH DISTINCTION + 5x SILVER : Australian Photography Prize 2025 (Aerial, Wildlife and Nature Categories) TOP 101 : International Aerial Awards 2025 HONORABLE MENTION : 'Professional - Wildlife Category' IPA 2023