Josef Stefan

Josef Stefan is an Austrian wildlife photographer. He is currently newsworthy for winning the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026. His winning photograph, titled "Flying Rodent," captures a young Iberian lynx in mid-hunt, playing with a small rodent in the hills of central Spain. The image was selected by the public from a pool of entries in the international competition organized by the Natural History Museum in London. Stefan's success highlights the beauty and drama of wildlife photography and underscores the importance of capturing rare moments in nature. The award brings attention to both Stefan's talent and the captivating subject matter of his photograph, the Iberian lynx.