Exposure One Awards | Holly Kirkland | Honorable Mention (Wildlife)

Tangled Strength

Two giraffes meet in a controlled contest, necks weaving in deliberate arcs. Known as “necking,” these bouts test strength and rank through measured force rather than chaos.

Awards

One Shot Photo Contest

2026

Honorable Mention

Wildlife

Professional

Tangled Strength

Two giraffes meet in a controlled contest, necks weaving in deliberate arcs. Known as “necking,” these bouts test strength and rank through measured force rather than chaos.

About Artist

Holly Kirkland

Holly Kirkland is a wildlife photographer drawn to quiet moments where light, land, and animal presence converge. Her work centers on reverence rather than spectacle, using atmosphere and restraint to tell truthful stories of wild lives.