2015
PSA 2015-102
Gold Medal: Huzhong CaiUnited statesThat is my fish not yours
Silver Medal: roger JourdainFranceAigle Ravisseur En Chasse
Bronze Medal: Phillip KwanCanadaWhite-tailed Eagle and Crane
Raptors at Risk Award: Francis KingCanadaSanitary Team Of Africa
2015 Exhibition • PSA 2015-102 • Nature DivisionOf 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
Honorable Mention:Gordon BramhamUnited KingdomLammergeier
Honorable Mention:Koon Nam CheungHong KongGood Catch 2
Honorable Mention:Bob DevineUnited KingdomGreat grey owl hunting in snow
JUDGesDale E. Toweill (Boise, idaho) is a professional wildlife biologist and manager with 34 years of wildlife managementexperience, 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 aCertified wildlife Biologist by The wildlife society. Dale is also an avid outdoor writer and photographer who has hadhundreds 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 preyand other wildlife for many years. His journey into photography came after spending almost 30 years in lawenforcement as a federal drug prosecutor. Monte’s work has been featured on the cover of magazines and in articlesabout the great outdoors. Monte stiles is also a highly sought-after motivational speaker who has inspired audiences inthe United states and abroad through his multi-media presentations. Monte was a featured speaker at the snake riverBirds of Prey Festival in Kuna, idaho where his presentation, "where the wild Things Are" included experiences andtechniques used to photograph magnificent birds of prey and other wildlife. Monte’s work can be viewed atwww.montestilesphotography.com
Max Burke (Meridian, idaho) began serious photography in 1968 with his first darkroom. This eventually led toprocessing color slides, color and monochrome prints. He has been active for 27 years in the Photographic society ofAmerica (PsA). During this time he has participated as a judge, commentator and participant in countless competitionsand PsA study groups. Most of these involve participants throughout the world. He currently participates as aphotographer/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 forthe PsA’s international salon. Additionally, he is a photography generalist, which includes nature photography. His workin leadership in organizations, community volunteerism, and contributions to the Photographic society of America hasearned him an honor he will formally receive at their annual conference this autumn, 2015.
sPeCiAl THANKs TO:
JudgesMax BurkeMonte StilesDale Toweill
Volunteers & AdvisorsJim ShaneMike DingelJulia RiceTom SavageBoise Camera ClubPhotographic Society ofAmerica
Prize sponsorsVortex OpticsPatagoniaB&H Photo
Raptors at Risk is hosted by ThePeregrine Fund, a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization dedicated to conservingbirds of prey worldwide. All proceedsfrom Raptors at Risk, including entryfees, benefit conservation programs.
Neither Photographic Society of Amer-ica nor The Peregrine Fund assumesany responsibility for misuse of copy-right by anyone.
Adams, Ted United states Ted Adams.Taking Flight.jpgTed Adams.True love.jpg
Benson, Bruce United states Bruce Benson.Burrowiing Owl.jpgBruce Benson.Harrier Hawk.jpg
Bramham, Gordon United Kingdom Gordon Bramham.Gypaetus barbatus..jpgGordon bramham.lammergeier..jpg
Brown, Caroline United states Caroline Brown.BurrowingOwlssecrets.jpgCaroline Brown.OspreyFishDinner.jpgCaroline Brown.OspreyPreening.jpg
CAi, HUZHONG United states Huzhong Cai.i got it first.jpgHuzhong Cai.That is my fish not yours.jpg
Calabrese, Angela United states Angela Calabrese.A Curios Mind.jpgCHAN, H Hong Kong Hw CHAN.Fly over 3.jpg
Hw CHAN.Preparation.jpgCHeUNG, Koon Nam Hong Kong Koon CHeUNG.eagle Caught a Fish 3.jpg
Koon CHeUNG.Good Catch 2.jpgKoon CHeUNG.sea eagle and eel 10.jpgKoon CHeUNG.sea eagle and eel 3.jpg
Costermans, Marc Belgium Marc Costermans.The twins.jpgDavid, Jim United states Jim David.Desert Hawk 1.jpg.jpg
Jim David.Head On Hawk.jpg.jpgDavis, Kate United states KateDavis.American Kestrel, “American eagle”.jpg
KateDavis.Bald eagle Pair in April.jpgdevine, bob United Kingdom bob-devine.great grey owl hunting in snow.jpg
bob-devine.osprey with fish.jpgbob-devine.secretary bird strikes hare.jpgbob-devine.sparrow hawk on goldfinch.jpg
Dunlop, Nick United states Nick Dunlop.lunch Hour rush.jpgFiguccio, Albert United states Albert Figuccio.Osprey Half eaten Fish.jpgForrest, Marjorie United states marjorieforrest.red Tail Feeding.jpgFrankenfield, Barbara United states Barb Frankenfield.The Mating Game ii.jpg
Barb Frankenfield.The Mating Game iii.jpgBarb Frankenfield.The Mating Game.jpg
Garabello, Marco italy Marco Garabello.Close.JPGMarco Garabello.lurlo.jpg
Gatlin, Brian United states Brian Gatlin.American Kestrel.jpgBrian Gatlin.red-tailed Hawk.jpg
German, Doug United states Doug German.Coopershawkbanking.jpgDoug German.Ospreyfishing.jpg
Gilkerson, John United Kingdom John Gilkerson.Buzzard.jpgGregoire, Andre United states Andre Gregoire.3 Young Falcons Playing.jpg
Andre Gregoire.High Fives.jpgAndre Gregoire.locked Talons.jpg
Groves, Jon Canada Jon Groves.Gyrfalcon in Flight.jpgJon Groves.Northern Goshawks.jpg
Guy, Graeme Malaysia Graeme Guy. Crested serpent eagle mobbed by a Crow.jpgGraeme Guy. Martial eagle with a Dik Dik.jpgGraeme Guy.Bateleur eagles mating.jpg
Horsnell, Jenni Australia Jenni Horsnell.Kestrel eating Mouse.jpgJenni Horsnell.Kite Food exchange 6.jpgJenni Horsnell.whistling Kite with Gull 3.jpg
RaptoRs at Risk 2015 • accepted entRies • natuRe division psa 2015-102
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Johnson, Doug United states Doug Johnson.Condor at Grand Canyon.jpgJohnson, Norman United states NormanJohnson.Tug-of-war.jpg
NormanJohnson.wing Flapper.jpgJourdain, roger France roger Jourdain.Aigle ravisseur en Chasse.jpg
roger Jourdain.elanion Blanc No1.jpgroger Jourdain.Fish eagle with Kill No3.jpgroger Jourdain.ruppell Vultures Fighting.jpg
Killen, roy Australia roy Killen.Misjudged landing.jpgroy Killen.secretary bird eating adder.jpgroy Killen.stellers challenigng white tail.jpgroy Killen.white tails fighitng over fish.jpg
King, Francis Canada Francis King.Back Off.jpgFrancis King.Osprey Brings Food Home.jpgFrancis King.sanitary Team Of Africa.jpg
Kruger, willem south Africa willem Kruger.Bataleur taking off water 1.jpgwillem Kruger.Pygmy falcon with kill 2.jpg
Kwan, Phillip Canada phillip kwan.Bald eagle Grab Fish.jpgphillip kwan.white-tailed eagle and Crane.jpg
lind, Johan sweden Johan lind.Cackling in the storm.jpgJohan lind.Cackling juvenile.jpgJohan lind.Flying in a storm.jpg
Mate, Bence Hungary BenceMate.BlackVulture KingVult.jpg.jpgBenceMate.BurrowingOwl.jpg.jpgBenceMate.sparrowhawk.jpg.jpg
McClure, Alicia United states Alicia McClure.learning to fly.jpgMeurer, Craig United states Craig Meurer.Aplomado Turning.jpgMinns, lorraine Bahamas lorraine Minns.Osprey with Chicks.jpgMurzyn, louisa United states louisa Murzyn.Hungry Merlin.jpg
louisa Murzyn.Osprey in Flight.jpgPalmer, robert United states robertpalmer.eagleandblackbird.jpg
robertpalmer.goshawk.jpgrobertpalmer.greathornedowl.jpgrobertpalmer.snowyowlattack.jpg
Peterson, Claire United states Claire A Peterson.Gaze.jpgsabol, Petar Croatia Petar sabol.Falcon look.jpg
Petar sabol.Hawk eye.jpgPetar sabol.last wing swirl.jpg
scott, sandy United states sandy scott.Bringing Home Breakfast.jpgshane, Jim United states Jim shane.Peregrine CU.jpg
Jim shane.wally Profile.jpgsmith, stephanie United states stephanie smith.Myths and legends of Hawaii.jpgspencer, christian Australia Christian spencer.lord of the night.jpgwilliams, Mark Canada Mark williams.gyrfalcon.jpg
Mark williams.snowangel.jpgMark williams.The fisherman.jpgmark williams.The Good Provider-2.jpg
Yeo, eng siong singapore eng siong Yeo.Fighting eagles.jpgeng siong Yeo.Jump.jpgeng siong Yeo.Nice Catch 2.jpg
Zinneman, Thomas United states Thomas Zinneman.red-shouldered Hawk in Flight.jpg
RaptoRs at Risk 2015 • accepted entRies • natuRe division psa 2015-102
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birds of prey
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Ted Adams, United StatesTaking Flight
Ted Adams, United StatesTrue Love
Bruce Benson, United StatesBurrowing Owl
Bruce Benson, United StatesHarrier Hawk
Gordon Bramham, United KingdomGypaetus barbatus Gordon Bramham, United Kingdom
Lammergeier
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Caroline Brown, United StatesBurrowingOwlsSecrets Caroline Brown, United States
OspreyFishDinner
Caroline Brown, United StatesOspreyPreening
Huzhong Cai, United StatesI got it first
Huzhong Cai, United StatesThat is my fish not yours
Angela Calabrese, United StatesA Curios Mind
GOLd MEdAL
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Hw Chan, Hong KongFly over 3
Hw Chan, Hong KongPreparation
Koon Nam Cheung, Hong KongEagle Caught a Fish 3 Koon Nam Cheung, Hong Kong
Good Catch 2
Koon Nam Cheung, Hong KongSea Eagle and eel 10 Koon Nam Cheung, Hong Kong
Sea Eagle and eel 3
HONORABLE MENTION
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Marc Costermans, BelgiumThe twins Jim david, United States
Desert Hawk 1
Jim david, United StatesHead On Hawk Kate davis, United States
American Kestrel, “American Eagle”
Kate davis, United StatesBald Eagle Pair in April
Bob devine, United KingdomGreat grey owl hunting in snow
HONORABLE MENTION
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Bob devine, United KingdomOsprey with fish Bob devine, United Kingdom
Secretary bird strikes hare
Bob devine, United KingdomSparrow hawk on goldfinch
Nick dunlop, United StatesLunch Hour Rush
Albert figuccio, United StatesOsprey Half Eaten Fish 18
Marjorie forrest, United StatesRed Tail Feeding
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Barbara frankenfield, United StatesThe Mating Game II
Barbara frankenfield, United StatesThe Mating Game III
Barbara frankenfield, United StatesThe Mating Game
Marco Garabello, ItalyClose
Marco Garabello, ItalyLurlo
Brian Gatlin, United StatesAmerican Kestrel
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Brian Gatlin, United StatesRed-tailed Hawk doug German, United States
Coopers hawk banking
doug German, United StatesOsprey fishing
John Gilkerson, United KingdomBuzzard
Andre Gregoire, United States3 Young Falcons Playing
Andre Gregoire, United StatesHigh Fives
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Andre Gregoire, United StatesLocked Talons
Jon Groves, CanadaGyrfalcon in Flight
Jon Groves, CanadaNorthern Goshawks Graeme Guy, Malaysia
Crested Serpent Eagle mobbed by a Crow
Graeme Guy, MalaysiaMartial Eagle with a Dik Dik
Graeme Guy, MalaysiaBateleur Eagles mating
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Jenni Horsnell, AustraliaKestrel eating Mouse
Jenni Horsnell, AustraliaKite Food Exchange 6
Jenni Horsnell, AustraliaWhistling Kite with Gull 3
doug Johnson, United StatesCondor at Grand Canyon
Norman Johnson, United StatesTug-of-war
Norman Johnson, United StatesWing Flapper
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Roger Jourdain, franceAigle Ravisseur En Chasse
Roger Jourdain, franceElanion Blanc No1
Roger Jourdain, franceFish Eagle With Kill No3
Roger Jourdain, franceRuppell Vultures Fighting
Roy Killen, AustraliaMisjudged landing
Roy Killen, AustraliaSecretary bird eating adder
SILVER MEdAL
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Roy Killen, AustraliaStellers challenging white tail
Roy Killen, AustraliaWhite tails fighting over fish
francis King, CanadaBack Off francis King, Canada
Osprey Brings Food Home
francis King, CanadaSanitary Team Of Africa
willem Kruger, South AfricaBataleur taking off water 1
RApTORS AT RISK AwARd
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willem Kruger, South AfricaPygmy falcon with kill 2
phillip Kwan, CanadaBald Eagle Grab Fish
phillip Kwan, CanadaWhite-tailed Eagle and Crane
Johan Lind, SwedenCackling in the storm
Johan Lind, SwedenCackling juvenile
Johan Lind, SwedenFlying in a storm
BRONZE MEdAL
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Bence Mate, HungaryBlackVulture KingVult
Bence Mate, HungaryBurrowing Owl
Bence Mate, HungarySparrowhawk
Alicia McClure, United StatesLearning to fly
Craig Meurer, United StatesAplomado Turning
Lorraine Minns, BahamasOsprey With Chicks
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Louisa Murzyn, United StatesHungry Merlin
Louisa Murzyn, United StatesOsprey in Flight
Robert palmer, United StatesEagle and blackbird
Robert palmer, United StatesGoshawk
Robert palmer, United StatesGreat horned owl
Robert palmer, United StatesSnowy owl attack
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Claire peterson, United StatesGaze
petar Sabol, CroatiaFalcon look
petar Sabol, CroatiaHawk eye
petar Sabol, CroatiaLast wing swirl
Sandy Scott, United StatesBringing Home Breakfast
Jim Shane, United StatesPeregrine CU
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Jim Shane, United StatesWally Profile
Stephanie Smith, United StatesMyths and Legends of Hawaii
Christian Spencer, AustraliaLord of the night
Mark williams, CanadaGyrfalcon
Mark williams, CanadaSnow angel
Mark williams, CanadaThe fisherman
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Mark williams, CanadaThe Good Provider-2
Eng Siong yeo, SingaporeFighting Eagles
Eng Siong yeo, SingaporeJump
Eng Siong yeo, SingaporeNice Catch 2
Thomas Zinneman, United StatesRed-shouldered Hawk in Flight