The Nature Photography Contest has brought together photographers from around the world, capturing breathtaking images that showcase the magnificence of our planet.
This edition offers a stunning visual journey through landscapes, wildlife, and the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth. Here we bring you a selection of the winners and finalists.
Photography of the Year Winner, titled Polar Bear Amid Fireweed Blooms. Picture: Christopher Paetkau/The Nature Photography ContestWildlife Finalist, titled The World Is Going Upside Down. Picture: Thomas Vijayan/The Nature Photography ContestNatural Landscape Winner, titled Glacial blue. Picture: Stuart Chape/The Nature Photography ContestSharing the Planet Finalist, titled Led to Safety. Picture: Richard de Gouveia/The Nature Photography ContestSharing the Planet Winner, titled Sweet Girl´s Essence. Picture: Sina Ritter/The Nature Photography ContestEnvironmental Impact Winner, titled The Face in The Trap. Picture: Rob Green/The Nature Photography ContestBirds Finalist, titled King Penguin. Picture: Renato Granieri/The Nature Photography ContestWildlife Finalist, titled The Search. Picture: Steffon Reid/The Nature Photography ContestSharing the Planet Finalist, titled Vulture Restaurant. Picture: Alain Schroeder/The Nature Photography ContestWildlife Winner, titled Harmony Below. Picture: Steve Marsh/The Nature Photography ContestBirds Finalist, titled Beauty of Greece. Picture: Philipp Malli/The Nature Photography ContestWildlife Finalist, titled Morning Hues. Picture: Girish Jamadagni/The Nature Photography ContestUnderwater Winner, titled Moby Dick. Picture: James Ferrara/The Nature Photography ContestWildlife Finalist, Three In One. Picture: Girish Jamadagni/The Nature Photography Contest
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