6张让你感觉“像鸟一样自由”的图片

Now in its fourth year, the Bird Photographer of the Year competition received more than 13,500 entries from 63 countries, making 2019 its biggest year yet. Both professional and amateur photographers were encouraged to submit photos in the eight different categories, as well as two additional special awards.

今年是“年度最佳鸟类摄影师”评选的第四年，共有来自63个国家的13500多名摄影师入围，这使得2019年成为有史以来规模最大的一年。鼓励专业摄影师和业余摄影师提交八个不同类别的照片，以及另外两个特别奖。

The winning entry, taken by UK's Caron Steele, is a stunning image of a Dalmatian pelican seemingly "dancing" on top of a frozen Lake Kerkini in Greece. Steele, who only took up photography "seriously" in 2014, shared this wise advice: "In today’s hectic life I think it is vital we strive to save the beautiful natural world around us, as ultimately I believe it will save us. Photography and being at one with nature brings a sense of calm, joy and appreciation that can strip away the stresses of life. I recommend this therapy to everyone. Save your planet and save your soul: pick up a camera and get out there today and be as free as a bird!"

获奖作品由英国的Caron Steele拍摄，这是一张惊人的照片，一只达尔马提亚鹈鹕似乎在希腊结冰的Kerkini湖上“跳舞”。2014年，斯蒂尔才开始“认真”地从事摄影工作。摄影和自然融为一体，带来一种平静、快乐和欣赏的感觉，可以消除生活的压力。我向大家推荐这种疗法。拯救你的星球，拯救你的灵魂:拿起相机，今天就出去，像小鸟一样自由!”

Here are some of the winners, and you can check out their award-winning work below along with their description of how the situation unfolded.

以下是一些获奖者，你可以查看他们获奖的作品，以及他们对形势发展的描述。

Best Portfolio 1

最佳组合1

"Welfare" (Photo: Thomas Hinsche/Bird Photographer of the Year)

"The male Hoopoe feeds its mate while she is brooding her clutch and she is reliant on him while she incubates the eggs. These birds have become new citizens in central Germany in recent years, benefiting from the consequences of climate change. Dry summers help, and many restored military training areas offer new habitats. In mid-May I was able to observe and photograph a wide range of the Hoopoe's interesting behavioural traits." - Thomas

“雄戴胜鸟在雌戴胜鸟孵蛋的时候喂它的配偶，而雄戴胜鸟在孵蛋的时候依赖它。近年来，得益于气候变化的影响，这些鸟类在德国中部成为了新居民。干燥的夏季提供了帮助，许多恢复的军事训练地区提供了新的栖息地。5月中旬，我能够观察并拍摄到各种各样的戴胜鸟有趣的行为特征。”——托马斯

Best Portfolio 2

最佳组合2

"Courtship Display" (Photo: Thomas Hinsche/Bird Photographer of the Year)

"A special courtship display ritual reveals this drake Goldeneye in all his glory. He throws his head backwards and pedals his legs to impress the females. The courtship display of these ducks begins early in the year, sometimes even in January. At sunrise I was able to observe and photograph this special moment on a small lake in my homeland." - Thomas

一场特殊的求爱仪式展示了这只公鸭的黄金眼。它向后仰着头，蹬着脚，想给雌性留下深刻的印象。这些鸭子的求偶表演在年初开始，有时甚至在一月份。日出时，我能在家乡的一个小湖上观察并拍摄这一特殊时刻。”——托马斯

Best Portfolio 3

最佳组合3

100% Success (Photo: Thomas Hinsche/Bird Photographer of the Year)

"‘Cormorants are one of the most effective and successful hunters in the bird kingdom. Capturing the moment of hunting in an image was a great success for me, and it was at the beginning of the cold month of February that I succeeded in taking this picture. At this time of year the fish are slower because of the cold and the hunting is easier. The prey in this scene was a dwarf Catfish." - Thomas

“‘鸬鹚是鸟类王国里效率最高、最成功的猎手之一。对我来说，在一张照片中捕捉狩猎的瞬间是一个巨大的成功，而我成功地拍下这张照片是在寒冷的二月初。在每年的这个时候，由于寒冷，鱼的速度变慢了，捕猎也更容易了。这一幕的猎物是一条小鲶鱼。”——托马斯

Best Portfolio 4

最佳组合4

Flying Hunter (Photo: Thomas Hinsche/Bird Photographer of the Year)

Best Portfolio 5

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Darknet (Photo: Thomas Hinsche/Bird Photographer of the Year)

Best Portfolio 6

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Camouflage (Photo: Thomas Hinsche/Bird Photographer of the Year)