Keira Pereira encountered this red-eyed tree frog in the Costa Rican rainforest, perched along a narrow leaf, motionless against the darkness of the night. Using controlled artificial light, the photographer isolated the frog to emphasise its alert posture, vivid eyes, and delicate grip, capturing the stillness of nocturnal life in the rainforest.
© Keira Pereira, Canada, Shortlist, Youth Competition, Open Call: Show us your best images!, 2026 Sony World Photography Awards