Wildlife: Honorable Mention 2024 (professional)
ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Sharks can go weeks without eating, in average they need to eat 3% of their body weight “per day”. These apex predators don’t waste energy stalking prey that is already aware of them and can easily escape, by sneaking up on unsuspecting turtles and fish. If it costs too much energy to hunt an healthy adult animal, they will prefer to hunt young, stressed or sick animals, that demand less hunting effort, minimizing energy output and maximizing chances of a successful capture. This kind of prey pre-selection can be seen as laziness, but it’s actually an efficient energy management known as the Law of Least Effort, a key principle of the natural world.
AUTHOR
Angela Sabino is a Portuguese photographer specialising in landscape, wildlife, and underwater photography. With an innate love for nature, Angela's work captures the raw beauty and intricate details of the natural world. Her photography journey began in the scenic landscapes of Portugal, where she honed her skills and developed a deep appreciation for the environment.
Angela's portfolio is a testament to observing and learning from nature. Her landscape photography showcases breathtaking vistas, capturing the serene and often dramatic interactions between light and land. In wildlife photography, Angela's patience and eye reveal the hidden lives of animals, presenting them in their natural habitats.
Her underwater photography is a window into the mysterious and vibrant life beneath the waves. Angela's images reveal the enchanting underwater world, from the colourful reefs to the majestic creatures that inhabit the ocean's depths.
Through her lens, Angela Sabino invites viewers to experience the beauty and wonder of the natural world, inspiring a deeper connection and respect for the environment and the protection of nature's treasures.
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