1839 Awards 2026: Bronze for Wildebeest Migration

Wildebeest pouring across the plains during the great migration, in black and white

Awards & Features · 1839 Awards 2026

Wildebeest pouring down a riverbank and across the river during the great migration, with zebras in the foreground, in black and white, by William Chua
Wildebeest migration: Bronze, Wildlife (Professional), 1839 Awards Photographer of the Year Contest 2026

William’s photograph Wildebeest migration has won three awards in the 1839 Awards Photographer of the Year Contest 2026, including a Bronze in the Wildlife category.

The awards

Bronze

Wildlife, Professional

Honorable Mention

Travel, Professional

Honorable Mention

Nature, Professional

The image captures a herd of wildebeest streaming down a steep riverbank and into the water during the great migration, with zebras gathered on the near bank. It was recognised by the judges across three categories: Wildlife, Travel and Nature.