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Predator's Pause

A leopard seal lies draped over an ice floe, evidence of a recent meal staining the snow. Behind it, a bustling colony of Gentoo penguins gathers along the snowy shoreline—seemingly oblivious, yet instinctively alert.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Nominee

Wildlife

Non Professional

Predator's Pause

A leopard seal lies draped over an ice floe, evidence of a recent meal staining the snow. Behind it, a bustling colony of Gentoo penguins gathers along the snowy shoreline—seemingly oblivious, yet instinctively alert.

About Artist

Leslie Robins

Leslie Robins has been a casual photographer for over 30 years and an enthusiast for the past eight. After retiring from a successful career in marketing and advertising, her background in graphic design and collaboration with photographers and creatives reignited her passion for visual storytelling—especially through photography. Driven by a love of travel, nature, and horses, Leslie found photography to be the perfect way to capture and savor the beauty of the world around her. Today, she specializes in landscape and wildlife photography, with a particular focus on equine subjects. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for natural beauty and seeks to inspire a sense of wonder, wanderlust, and emotional connection. Leslie’s photography has earned recognition in several prestigious exhibitions and competitions, including the Muse Photography Awards, London Photography Awards, Monochrome Awards, and the San Diego International Photography Exhibition. Through her lens, Leslie continues to share the extraordinary moments and places that inspire her, inviting others to pause, reflect, and connect with the natural world.

Leslie Robins

Photographic Areas of Focus

Domestic Animals, Nature, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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