AP Picture of the Week: Stunning Seascape and Wildlife Shots
This week's AP Picture of the Week features a breathtaking sailing boat landscape alongside captivating wildlife, street, and landscape photography from talented amateur photographers.
Each week, *Photography* showcases the best reader-submitted images from social media, with one standout photo selected as Picture of the Week. This week’s winning shot, *Golden Days* by Pati Kostecka, captures a serene sailing boat scene taken from a ferry near Brownsea Island. Kostecka, who recently learned manual mode, expressed pride in the result.
## Wildlife and Nature Highlights
Several photographers captured striking wildlife moments. Bonnie Gilmore’s *Daydreamer* features a little owl perched on a weathered fence post, a moment she had dreamed of for two years. Meanwhile, Kumaran Parameshwaran’s *Eternal Bond* depicts a lion cub seeking comfort from its mother, highlighting the deep maternal bond in the wild.
| Photographer | Image Title | Subject | |--------------------|---------------------|-----------------------| | Bonnie Gilmore | Daydreamer | Little owl | | Kumaran Parameshwaran | Eternal Bond | Lion cub and mother |
## Landscape and Abstract Photography
Mark Richards’ *Coastal Colours* transforms an information building into an abstract composition with vivid hues, while Scott Fisher’s *Beacon In Bloom* showcases a pink sunset matching the Seapinks along the coast. Georgia’s *Aligned and Waiting* offers a minimalist view of a chair in a Berlin flat, capturing quiet, liminal spaces.
| Photographer | Image Title | Location | |--------------|---------------------|-------------------| | Mark Richards | Coastal Colours | Coastal building | | Scott Fisher | Beacon In Bloom | Trevose Headland |
## Street and Documentary Shots
Joel Richardson’s *The Arsenal* documents the celebration of a Premier League championship in North London, focusing on rooftop and balcony scenes. Kelly Bowden’s *Silent Structures, Loud Visions* presents a minimalist hotel building in Schaumburg, evoking calm and futuristic vibes.
## Technical Details
Photographers used a variety of gear to achieve their shots. Pati Kostecka employed a Sony A7C II with a Sigma 100-400mm lens, while Ross Reavenall captured lightning with a Nikon Z8 and a 24-70mm lens. Donna Samuels used a Canon EOS R5 Mark II with a 100-500mm lens to photograph ducklings in pursuit of midges.
| Photographer | Camera Model | Lens | Settings (f-stop, shutter, ISO) | |--------------------|---------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------| | Pati Kostecka | Sony A7C II | Sigma 100-400mm | f/6.3, 1/1000sec, ISO 160 | | Ross Reavenall | Nikon Z8 | Nikon Z 24-70mm f4/S | f/4, 10sec, ISO 100 | | Donna Samuels | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Canon RF 100-500mm | f/7.1, 1/1600sec, ISO 1600 |
The featured photographers also shared their work on social media, with many linking to their Instagram profiles or personal websites. This week’s selection highlights the diversity of photography, from wildlife to landscapes and street scenes, all captured with skill and creativity.
