Wings of Southeast Asia FLEETING MOMENTS IN FLIGHT

About Wings of Southeast Asia: Sony Bird Photography Contest

Wings of Southeast Asia, Sony's Bird Photography Contest, celebrates the birds, stories and moments that inspire birders and photographers across Southeast Asia. Through three unique themes, participants are invited to share memorable encounters, striking bird portraits and extraordinary moments in flight while connecting with a community that shares a passion for nature and wildlife.

Learn more about the contest here.

CONTEST THEME: Fleeting Moments in Flight (Sony Category)

Some moments appear without warning and disappear just as quickly.

This theme celebrates the skill, preparation and split-second instinct it takes to capture birds in motion. From high-speed pursuits and dramatic take-offs to graceful glides and split-second interactions, this category highlights the most memorable fleeting moments witnessed by bird photographers.

Open to Sony photographers, this challenge invites you to share your best bird-in-flight image and include a short story based on “Fleeting Moments in Flight”. Tell us what made the shot challenging or memorable, and how your technique and Sony gear helped you capture a moment that might otherwise have been missed.

We're looking for images that freeze fleeting moments in flight, revealing the skill, patience and timing behind every successful bird-in-flight photograph. Photographs must be taken with Sony cameras and Sony lenses.

Contest Period
26 October – 7 December 2026.
 

Prizes
-1 Grand Winner: Alpha 7R VI + FE 600mm F6.3 GM
-10 Honourable Mentions: Exclusive Sony Premium Gifts  
 

Who can enter
Open to Sony camera and Sony lens users.
 

Entry requirements
- Submit a bird-in-flight photograph captured using accepted Sony equipment.
- Include a short story behind the moment based on "Fleeting Moments in Flight". What made the shot challenging or memorable, and how your technique and Sony gear helped you capture the moment?

Accepted equipment
- Sony camera
- Sony lens

Judging criteria 
Entries will be evaluated on:
- Composition & creativity
- Originality of Narrative
All decisions made by the organiser (Sony) and judges are final.

What we're looking for 
Show us the moments that challenged your skills and rewarded your patience. Whether it's a decisive action sequence or a beautifully timed flight shot, we want to see the images that showcase the possibilities of bird photography with Sony.

Results announcement
From 21 Dec 2026 
Winners will be notified via email, with the results also announced on Sony’s social media platforms.

Terms & Conditions
- Only 1 entry per theme is allowed. 
- Only JPEG and JPG files are eligible.
- Each photo must not exceed 10MB
- Photo submitted should have EXIF data intact.