Stunning! These are the winning photos of The Nature Photography Contest 2024

The Nature Photography Contest , a competition that recognizes outstanding nature photographers and photographers each year, has announced the winning entries for its 2024 edition.

12. Emperor Spy, by Thomas Vijayan

Known for his unique talent for capturing once-in-a-lifetime wildlife moments, Vijayan delivered a remarkable series, most notably “Emperor Spy,” where an emperor penguin appears to peer curiously through a camera, humanizing this iconic animal.

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11. Curious About Photography, by Brian Clopp

In this snapshot, a young kit fox can be seen chewing on a camera to investigate what it's made of.

10. Sweet Girl's Essence, by Sina Ritter

An intimate, almost dreamlike encounter between a whale and a diver in the depths of the sea. The image captures the harmony and connection that can exist between humans and ocean creatures.

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9. The Face in The Trap, by Rob Green

A powerful and disturbing image: the face of a bear peeking through the bars of a trap. The photograph confronts the viewer with the harsh consequences of human activity on wildlife.

8. Tribute to Heaven, by Francisco Cortés Arias

A spectacular volcanic eruption in Guatemala, illuminated by stars. The photograph combines the fury of the planet with the stillness of the universe, creating a hypnotic and dramatic scene.

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7. Call of the Void, by Avilash Ghosh

A dramatic image of a bird on the edge of a cliff, evoking the tension between danger, beauty, and the attraction of the unknown.

6. Poetry of flight, by Saleel Tambe

A spectacular image of a group of flamingos in flight, forming symmetrical shapes over the water. The photograph combines movement, elegance, and perfect composition, capturing the choreographic beauty of these birds as they soar through the skies.

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5. Moby Dick, by James Ferrara

A gigantic sperm whale gracefully navigates a kelp forest in the waters off Dominica. The image conveys the immensity, power, and elegance of this animal, evoking the mystery of the underwater world.

4. Hairy ice cave, by Berthold Grünhagen

In a tiny ice cave formed in dead wood, delicate structures resemble frozen, hairy filaments. This photograph reveals a microscopic world filled with unexpected textures and details.

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3. Harmony Below, by Steve Marsh

An underwater scene in which various marine species coexist in perfect harmony, representing the beauty and balance of the marine ecosystem.

2. Glacial Blue, by Stuart Chape

An aerial view of glacial waters in New Zealand, where the blue and white hues create abstract patterns of stunning beauty.

1. Polar Bear Amid Fireweed Blooms, by Chistopher Paetkau

A polar bear rests peacefully among a sea of ​​magenta flowers in Hudson Bay, Canada. The image contrasts the imposing nature of the Arctic predator with the softness of the flowers, reminding us of the fragility of its ecosystem.

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