Selections From the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards Top 100NEWS | 08 October 2025Álvaro Tapia González / 2025 Audubon Photography Awards
Kelp gull. “I spent months planning this shot, but when I got to the coast, the weather turned against me: sudden clouds, fog, and changing conditions thwarted several attempts. On this day, the sky was nearly completely covered with clouds. I had already decided not to go out, but my partner encouraged me, pointing out that the horizon was clear, so I should give it a try. With some hesitation, I headed out to the site. I knew the moment was approaching when the birds in the area would begin looking for shelter to rest after hours of fishing. The light, the birds’ movement, and the landscape finally aligned.” Pichilemu, Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins, Chile.Author: Alan Taylor. Source
