ISTANBUL Turkish wildlife photographer Alper Tüydeş has secured first place at an international stork -themed photography contest in Spain with his poignant image of " Yaren ," Türkiye’s beloved stork who shares a heartwarming friendship with a local fisherman. The competition, now in its 34th year, is held annually in the town of Malpartida and is considered one of Europe’s most esteemed nature photography events. This year marked Tüydeş's fifth participation in the contest, where he captured