Bindi and Chandler’s baby may be the big Irwin news that we’re all waiting for, but congratulations are in order for Robert Irwin after he received a very special award.
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Taking to Instagram, the 17-year-old shared a poignant aerial photo of a bushfire raging that he snapped himself and revealed that he’d won the Wildlife Photographer of The Year People’s Choice Award for it.
Robert explained in his caption that he was “incredibly excited” to officially announce the news.
“For me, nature photography is about telling a story to make a difference for the environment and our planet,” he added.
“I feel it is particularly special for this image to be awarded, not only as a huge personal honour but also as a reminder of our effect on the natural world and our responsibility to care for it. Thank you to all who voted and congratulations to all the shortlisted and finalist photographers. I feel so humbled to win this award among some of the greatest nature photographers in the world.”
The news was met with many messages of congratulations from fans.
“SO MANY CONGRATS – so deserved,” one wrote.
“Well deserved! Congrats,” said another.
Some of Australia’s biggest names were also in the mix of well-wishers.
Big sister Bindi was quick to write: “So proud of you !!!!! 🎉”
The Living Room’s Amanda Keller also penned: “Brilliant! Congrats.”
Even Australia Zoo’s official account shared their congratulations, writing: “Woohoo! This is amazing Robert!”
Photography has been a longtime passion of Robert’s from a young age.
In 2016 he was the Junior runner up for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year and in 2019 was highly honoured in the youth category for Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice International Photography Award, youth category as well as a junior category finalist for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.
The son of Terri and the late Steve Irwin frequently posts his work on his Instagram account as well and we must admit, he has a gift!
With Bindi Irwin’s due date fast approaching, little brother Robert put his foot in it this week when he joked about Bindi’s burgeoning belly.
“(Bindi’s) massive now,” Robert blurted in an interview with Sunrise, that led to a joking punch from his mum, Terri.
“I mean… in a good way,” Robert added as his face grew red. “She’s not here now.”
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