Jury Selection | Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat


Philippe Ricordel

Jury Selection | Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat

Hokkaido, Japan

Let It Snow

The winter wonderland is vastly different from what the Sika Deer ideally prefers: forest areas with dense understories. Nevertheless, the image is striking for several reasons—the thick blanket of snow that turns everything it touches to white and a lone deer gently seated on what looks like soft pillowy snow. 


Philippe Ricordel

Philippe Ricordel is an avid traveller and photographer based in France. He has travelled to several corners of the world, documenting the diversity of wildlife and fascinating natural moments. He has also contributed illustrations to several scientific books.