Station Squabble is a digital photograph taken by Sam Rowley that won the Natural History Museum's[1] Wildlife Photographer of the Year[2] People's Choice Award, described by the BBC as an "annual, internationally famous WPY competition",[3] on 12 February 2020.[4] Two mice, which had been foraging separately on a platform in the London Underground, are depicted fighting over a crumb that they had found simultaneously. To capture the shot, Rowley spent a week overnight[5] in the Underground system, according to the BBC,[3] receiving "many strange looks from commuters", Rowley said,[5] as he had to lie on various station platforms[6] with his camera.[7] The "split-second face-off"[8] received around 28,000 votes.[3] The mice's squabble, Rowley later commented, was "over in seconds".[7] The photograph was chosen from a shortlist of 25 out of 48,000 submitted images.[1]
| Station Squabble | |
|---|---|
 Station Squabble | |
| Artist | Sam Rowley |
| Year | 2020 |
| Catalogue | Print for sale |
| Medium | Digital photography |
| Movement | Wildlife photography |
| Subject | Two mice fighting on a London Underground platform |
| Location | London Underground |
| 51°30′31″N 0°07′33″W / 51.5085300°N 0.1257400°W[citation needed] | |
| Owner | Sam Rowley |
| Website | sam-rowley.com |
The Director of the Natural History Museum, described the picture as showing "a fascinating glimpse into how wildlife functions in a human-dominated environment."[5] Rowley is a researcher with the BBC's photography unit.[3] The New Straits Times described it as depicting "Jerry vs Jerry", referencing the cartoon character Jerry Mouse from Tom and Jerry.[8]
Equipment used edit
To create the digital image the photographer used a Nikon D500 with a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG lens; 1/125 seconds at f2.8; ISO 1000.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Desk, Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content. "Fighting mice on subway platform wins photography prize". WFXT.
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- ^ a b c d Amos, Jonathan (12 February 2020). "Squabbling mice photo tops 'people's poll' award" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Wilkinson, Joseph. "Picture of squabbling subway mice wins prestigious photography award". nydailynews.com.
- ^ a b c Picheta, Rob. "Photo of mice squabbling on subway platform wins prestigious photography award". CNN.
- ^ "Fighting mice in subway is a winning shot". 12 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Wildlife photographer of the year: Lumix people's choice winner – in pictures". 12 February 2020 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ a b Times, New Straits (13 February 2020). "'Jerry vs Jerry' at London Underground station". NST Online.