Lauren Lavonne Pritchett (USA) uses a low angle to highlight the moment a raven seizes a baby rabbit in the grass.
Hunkered down near an old rabbit warren on the island of San Juan, Lauren was hoping for the arrival of an eagle. But it was a different opportunistic avian that gave Lauren her picture. A raven landed and in two hops, grabbed the young rabbit.
Ravens are strong fliers, often performing tumbling aerobatics. With their thick-set beaks, they can fly with food as large as a rabbit. Lauren had noticed that the rabbit had not been moving and was likely already dead or terminally ill with haemorrhagic disease.
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Lauren’s carried a camera with her for more than 50 years. Her journey’s taken her to 83 countries and enriched her life with many friendships. From glimpses of wildlife in scenic landscapes to crowded cities and industrial scenes, she’s captured wondrous moments through her lens. Lauren’s spent her time as a photojournalist focusing on subjects as diverse as Hawaiian surfing, commercial and military aviation and portraits of veterans and Pearl Harbour survivors.
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