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Fragile Truce

Butterflies gather on a caiman's head while its jaws remain open. Their delicate wings contrast with the reptile's teeth and armored skin, revealing an unexpected moment of proximity.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

Honorable Mentions

Wildlife

Non Professional

Fragile Truce

Butterflies gather on a caiman's head while its jaws remain open. Their delicate wings contrast with the reptile's teeth and armored skin, revealing an unexpected moment of proximity.

About Artist

Alejandro Murillo

Alejandro Murillo is an entrepreneur, traveler, and wildlife photographer whose passion for exploration has shaped both his life and artistic vision. For years, he has traveled the world in search of extraordinary landscapes, remarkable wildlife, exceptional cuisine, and fine wines, believing that life’s richest experiences are found through curiosity and discovery. Although photography had long been a personal passion, it was only three years ago that he chose to pursue it with the same discipline and commitment that had defined his professional career. Since then, he has dedicated himself to refining both his craft and his artistic vision, spending countless weeks in some of the world’s most remote wilderness areas. Drawn to wildlife, Alejandro strives to create images that go beyond documentation. His work combines technical precision with an artistic approach to light, atmosphere, and emotion, seeking to portray the beauty, strength, and dignity of animals in their natural environment. For him, photography is about creating timeless images that inspire people to pause, feel, and reconnect with the wild.

Alejandro Murillo

Photographic Areas of Focus

Landscapes, Nature, Wildlife

Location

Costa Rica

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