Florida wildlife photojournalist Ronen Tivony has been selected in American Photography 42, one of the most prestigious annual photography competitions in the United States. Two of his images, both photographed at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, were chosen by a distinguished jury that included editors from National Geographic, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal.
Image One: An Anhinga and the Fish It Could Barely Swallow
The anhinga, sometimes called the “snakebird” is one of Lake Eola’s most recognizable residents. Unlike herons, the anhinga submerges completely, using its bill to impale fish at depth. This image, selected in American Photography 42, captures the visually arresting struggle of managing a meal at the outer edge of possible. Learn more about anhinga behavior at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Selected in American Photography 42.
The anhinga sometimes called the “snakebird” is one of Lake Eola’s most recognizable residents. Unlike herons, the anhinga submerges completely, using its bill to impale fish at depth. This image captures the visually arresting struggle of managing a meal at the outer edge of possible.
Image Two: A Little Blue Heron and the Baby Softshell Turtle
This second image captures the moment of attempt: the heron’s neck arched forward, the pale underside of the hatchling still visible in its bill — unfolding in a city park lake that thousands of Orlando residents use daily. The Florida Softshell Turtle is a native Florida species and a fascinating subject for wildlife photojournalists working across the state.
Selected in American Photography 42.
About Wildlife Photojournalist Ronen Tivony
Ronen Tivony is a professional wildlife photojournalist and Royal Photographic Society Fellow dedicated to helping you move beyond simple snapshots to craft magazine-quality visual stories.
- Certified Florida Master Naturalist (University of Florida)
- Published in NatGeo, NYT, BBC, CNN, TIME, The Guardian & more
- Selected in American Photography 42
- Former VP, Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles