9-year-old Shreyovi Mehta wins international photography award in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.
Her photo "In the Spotlight" beat thousands to claim runner-up in the 10 Years and Under category.
This young talent from India captured magic during a family walk, inspiring kids worldwide to grab a camera. The achievement spotlights child prodigies in creative fields.
According to the Natural History Museum, the contest drew over 50,000 entries from 95 countries in 2024.
Read about the Wildlife Photographer of the year and heart capturing picture “In the Spotlight” in this article below.
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Image- "In the Spotlight" by Shreyovi Mehta (Source-Natural History Museum)
9-Year-Old Shreyovi Mehta Wins International Photography Award
9-year-old Shreyovi Mehta, a Grade 5 student from Shiv Nadar School in Faridabad, India, won runner-up in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024.
Hosted by London's Natural History Museum, it's called the "Oscars of wildlife photography."
She beat global competition in the 10 Years and Under category. Shreyovi is the youngest Indian to earn this honor.
Her family of wildlife experts have taken her to parks since age two. She grabbed her dad's Canon EOS R5 camera for the shot.
The ceremony happened October 8, 2024, in London. Her photo now stars in the museum exhibition.
"In the Spotlight" by Shreyovi Mehta
"In the Spotlight" shows two Indian peafowls silhouetted in misty dawn light at Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan. Shot from ground level, an antelope peeks in like a stage extra.
Taken on a winter morning walk, the peahens stood "perfect for a picture." Shreyovi ran back for the camera, knelt low, and clicked at 1/800 sec, f/10, ISO 1600.
The painterly mist and glow create drama. Keoladeo, a bird haven, hosts peafowl year-round—they roost in trees and forage at dawn.
Judges praised her eye and timing. The image redefines wildlife photography with childlike wonder.
Shreyovi Mehta's Journey and Inspiration
Shreyovi's win proves passion trumps age. Mentored by wildlife pro parents, she explores India's parks often.
From spotting birds to framing shots, her skills grew fast. This award opens doors—she'll attend the London preview.
It motivates young creators. Contests like BBC WPY nurture talent, with 60,000+ entries yearly.
India shines: Shreyovi joins rising stars in global arts.
Conclusion
9-year-old Shreyovi Mehta wins international photography award with "In the Spotlight," her misty peafowl masterpiece from Rajasthan. This runner-up spot in BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year shows young eyes can capture nature's magic. Her story inspires kids: grab a camera, chase wonder—proving a picture truly speaks a million words.
