Animalia

• Prize
• Photographer
  Melissa Cormican, United States

I feel a great connection with the animals I photograph, many of
which are endangered. This is a part of a series of animal portraits
where I utilize lighting and focus on the eyes to emphasize this
connection and to show them at their most beautiful. I love
searching for and finding moments when the sunlight illuminates
their intense and fascinating faces.

• Awards
  PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury VT, Capturing the Light, Online Gallery, Juror: Laura Moyer A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City TX, Animalia, Directors Honorable Mention, Juror: Traer Scott National Geographic, Photo of the Day: Best of Animals, Oct 4 National Geographic, Birds Around the World in 31 Incredible Photos, June 23 National Geographic, 7 Gorgeous Photos from National Geographic, April 29