Acceptance List

2015

PSA 2015-102 2015 Exhibition • PSA 2015-102 • Nature Division Of 311 entries submitted, our judges accepted 101 (32%) for exhibition. Scoring was based on a 15–point scale, with each of three judges awarding a maximum of 5 points. All scores of 11 and above were accepted.

AwArD wiNNers

Gold Medal: Honorable Mention: Huzhong Cai Gordon Bramham United states United Kingdom That is my ﬁsh not yours Lammergeier

Silver Medal: Honorable Mention: roger Jourdain Koon Nam Cheung France Hong Kong Aigle Ravisseur En Chasse Good Catch 2

Bronze Medal: Honorable Mention: Phillip Kwan Bob Devine Canada United Kingdom White-tailed Eagle Great grey owl and Crane hunting in snow

Raptors at Risk Award: Francis King Canada Sanitary Team Of Africa JUDGes

Dale E. Toweill (Boise, idaho) is a professional wildlife biologist and manager with 34 years of wildlife management experience, 28 of those with the idaho Department of Fish and Game. He holds numerous professional degrees, including a doctorate in Fisheries and wildlife Management from Oregon state University, and is recognized as a Certiﬁed wildlife Biologist by The wildlife society. Dale is also an avid outdoor writer and photographer who has had hundreds of photographs of wildlife and travel published in books and magazine articles.

Monte Stiles (Boise, idaho) is an award-winning nature photographer who has been capturing images of birds of prey and other wildlife for many years. His journey into photography came after spending almost 30 years in law enforcement as a federal drug prosecutor. Monte’s work has been featured on the cover of magazines and in articles about the great outdoors. Monte stiles is also a highly sought-after motivational speaker who has inspired audiences in the United states and abroad through his multi-media presentations. Monte was a featured speaker at the snake river Birds of Prey Festival in Kuna, idaho where his presentation, "where the wild Things Are" included experiences and techniques used to photograph magniﬁcent birds of prey and other wildlife. Monte’s work can be viewed at www.montestilesphotography.com

Max Burke (Meridian, idaho) began serious photography in 1968 with his ﬁrst darkroom. This eventually led to processing color slides, color and monochrome prints. He has been active for 27 years in the Photographic society of America (PsA). During this time he has participated as a judge, commentator and participant in countless competitions and PsA study groups. Most of these involve participants throughout the world. He currently participates as a photographer/commentator in four general photo study groups in projection, High Dynamic range and prints category. regarding nature photography, Max was Print Chair for two years of the PsA Nature and wildlife Print competitions for the PsA’s international salon. Additionally, he is a photography generalist, which includes nature photography. His work in leadership in organizations, community volunteerism, and contributions to the Photographic society of America has earned him an honor he will formally receive at their annual conference this autumn, 2015.

sPeCiAl THANKs TO:

Judges Volunteers & Advisors Prize sponsors Max Burke Jim Shane Vortex Optics Monte Stiles Mike Dingel Patagonia Dale Toweill Julia Rice B&H Photo Tom Savage Boise Camera Club Photographic Society of America

Raptors at Risk is hosted by The Peregrine Fund, a non-proﬁt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to conserving birds of prey worldwide. All proceeds from Raptors at Risk, including entry fees, beneﬁt conservation programs.

Neither Photographic Society of Amer- ica nor The Peregrine Fund assumes any responsibility for misuse of copy- right by anyone. RaptoRs at Risk 2015 • accepted entRies • natuRe division psa 2015-102

Adams, Ted United states Ted Adams.Taking Flight.jpg Ted Adams.True love.jpg Benson, Bruce United states Bruce Benson.Burrowiing Owl.jpg Bruce Benson.Harrier Hawk.jpg Bramham, Gordon United Kingdom Gordon Bramham.Gypaetus barbatus..jpg Gordon bramham.lammergeier..jpg Brown, Caroline United states Caroline Brown.BurrowingOwlssecrets.jpg Caroline Brown.OspreyFishDinner.jpg Caroline Brown.OspreyPreening.jpg CAi, HUZHONG United states Huzhong Cai.i got it first.jpg Huzhong Cai.That is my fish not yours.jpg Calabrese, Angela United states Angela Calabrese.A Curios Mind.jpg CHAN, H Hong Kong Hw CHAN.Fly over 3.jpg Hw CHAN.Preparation.jpg CHeUNG, Koon Nam Hong Kong Koon CHeUNG.eagle Caught a Fish 3.jpg Koon CHeUNG.Good Catch 2.jpg Conserving Koon CHeUNG.sea eagle and eel 10.jpg Koon CHeUNG.sea eagle and eel 3.jpg birds of prey Costermans, Marc Belgium Marc Costermans.The twins.jpg David, Jim United states Jim David.Desert Hawk 1.jpg.jpg worldwide Jim David.Head On Hawk.jpg.jpg Davis, Kate United states KateDavis.American Kestrel, “American eagle”.jpg KateDavis.Bald eagle Pair in April.jpg devine, bob United Kingdom bob-devine.great grey owl hunting in snow.jpg bob-devine.osprey with fish.jpg bob-devine.secretary bird strikes hare.jpg bob-devine.sparrow hawk on goldfinch.jpg Dunlop, Nick United states Nick Dunlop.lunch Hour rush.jpg Figuccio, Albert United states Albert Figuccio.Osprey Half eaten Fish.jpg Forrest, Marjorie United states marjorieforrest.red Tail Feeding.jpg Frankenfield, Barbara United states Barb Frankenfield.The Mating Game ii.jpg Barb Frankenfield.The Mating Game iii.jpg Barb Frankenfield.The Mating Game.jpg Garabello, Marco italy Marco Garabello.Close.JPG Marco Garabello.lurlo.jpg Gatlin, Brian United states Brian Gatlin.American Kestrel.jpg Brian Gatlin.red-tailed Hawk.jpg German, Doug United states Doug German.Coopershawkbanking.jpg Doug German.Ospreyfishing.jpg Gilkerson, John United Kingdom John Gilkerson.Buzzard.jpg Gregoire, Andre United states Andre Gregoire.3 Young Falcons Playing.jpg Andre Gregoire.High Fives.jpg Andre Gregoire.locked Talons.jpg Groves, Jon Canada Jon Groves.Gyrfalcon in Flight.jpg Jon Groves.Northern Goshawks.jpg Guy, Graeme Malaysia Graeme Guy. Crested serpent eagle mobbed by a Crow.jpg Graeme Guy. Martial eagle with a Dik Dik.jpg Graeme Guy.Bateleur eagles mating.jpg Horsnell, Jenni Australia Jenni Horsnell.Kestrel eating Mouse.jpg Jenni Horsnell.Kite Food exchange 6.jpg Jenni Horsnell.whistling Kite with Gull 3.jpg RaptoRs at Risk 2015 • accepted entRies • natuRe division psa 2015-102

Johnson, Doug United states Doug Johnson.Condor at Grand Canyon.jpg Johnson, Norman United states NormanJohnson.Tug-of-war.jpg NormanJohnson.wing Flapper.jpg Jourdain, roger France roger Jourdain.Aigle ravisseur en Chasse.jpg roger Jourdain.elanion Blanc No1.jpg roger Jourdain.Fish eagle with Kill No3.jpg roger Jourdain.ruppell Vultures Fighting.jpg Killen, roy Australia roy Killen.Misjudged landing.jpg roy Killen.secretary bird eating adder.jpg roy Killen.stellers challenigng white tail.jpg roy Killen.white tails fighitng over fish.jpg King, Francis Canada Francis King.Back Off.jpg Francis King.Osprey Brings Food Home.jpg Francis King.sanitary Team Of Africa.jpg Kruger, willem south Africa willem Kruger.Bataleur taking off water 1.jpg willem Kruger.Pygmy falcon with kill 2.jpg Kwan, Phillip Canada phillip kwan.Bald eagle Grab Fish.jpg Conserving phillip kwan.white-tailed eagle and Crane.jpg lind, Johan sweden Johan lind.Cackling in the storm.jpg birds of prey Johan lind.Cackling juvenile.jpg Johan lind.Flying in a storm.jpg worldwide Mate, Bence Hungary BenceMate.BlackVulture KingVult.jpg.jpg BenceMate.BurrowingOwl.jpg.jpg BenceMate.sparrowhawk.jpg.jpg McClure, Alicia United states Alicia McClure.learning to fly.jpg Meurer, Craig United states Craig Meurer.Aplomado Turning.jpg Minns, lorraine Bahamas lorraine Minns.Osprey with Chicks.jpg Murzyn, louisa United states louisa Murzyn.Hungry Merlin.jpg louisa Murzyn.Osprey in Flight.jpg Palmer, robert United states robertpalmer.eagleandblackbird.jpg robertpalmer.goshawk.jpg robertpalmer.greathornedowl.jpg robertpalmer.snowyowlattack.jpg Peterson, Claire United states Claire A Peterson.Gaze.jpg sabol, Petar Croatia Petar sabol.Falcon look.jpg Petar sabol.Hawk eye.jpg Petar sabol.last wing swirl.jpg scott, sandy United states sandy scott.Bringing Home Breakfast.jpg shane, Jim United states Jim shane.Peregrine CU.jpg Jim shane.wally Profile.jpg smith, stephanie United states stephanie smith.Myths and legends of Hawaii.jpg spencer, christian Australia Christian spencer.lord of the night.jpg williams, Mark Canada Mark williams.gyrfalcon.jpg Mark williams.snowangel.jpg Mark williams.The fisherman.jpg mark williams.The Good Provider-2.jpg Yeo, eng siong singapore eng siong Yeo.Fighting eagles.jpg eng siong Yeo.Jump.jpg eng siong Yeo.Nice Catch 2.jpg Zinneman, Thomas United states Thomas Zinneman.red-shouldered Hawk in Flight.jpg Raptors at Risk 2015 • Accepted Entries pSA 2015-102

Ted Adams, United States Ted Adams, United States Taking Flight True Love

Bruce Benson, United States Bruce Benson, United States Burrowing Owl Harrier Hawk

Gordon Bramham, United Kingdom HONORABLE MENTION Gypaetus barbatus Gordon Bramham, United Kingdom Lammergeier