Geoff Harris, deputy editor, chooses Always on Alert by Patrick Nowotny, US
Nikon Z 9, 400mm, 1/800sec at f/6.3, ISO 1600
‘There were a lot of great images to choose from in this APOY round, but this owl image deserves a special mention. The composition is great, with plenty of detail on both owl and tree coming through, without the crop being too tight, or other distracting elements being allowed
