Hold Up, These Nature Photos Are Next-Level! Check Out The 2025 IPA Winners

3rd Place / Nature/Wildlife Here's a polar bear looking like royalty. From a zodiac boat, the photographer got this salute moment - bear standing tall, head down, paw raised like it’s bowing. Black and white vibes make it look extra artsy and pure. Total animal swagger.

1st Place / Nature/Domestic Animals Meet the Andalusian stallion showing off his wild side, all freedom and strength in his moves. Looks like he’s saying, “I’m the boss here!” Jaw-dropping horse attitude right there.

2nd Place / Nature/Wildlife Some crazy late-night photography action in Kenya. A hide near a watering hole caught all kinds of wild guests, from tiny birds to big bosses like lions and leopards. The animals are cautious - because, well, it’s survival of the fittest! These pics totally capture both the tension and the royal confidence of the lion king.

1st Place / Nature/Macro Check out these two Phylliana alba critters chilling on a branch, straight up staring at each other. Nighttime vibes make this little meet-up even more interesting. It’s like insect small talk you never knew you wanted to see.

2nd Place / Nature/Domestic Animals Bushra the Saluki isn’t just walking on the beach - she’s basically walking on water here. Talk about grace and mystery in the Netherlands!

1st Place / Nature/Macro This green jumping spider, aka the Bold Jumper, was just kinda chilling on some sweet potato vines on a cold day. Slow and steady, it sipped dew off its body like a tiny green ninja. These little guys totally deserve their close-up.

Nature Photographer Of the Year This was not your average day. The storm cell hunt was wild and intense! High drama in the sky, totally worth the adventure and the wait.

1st Place / Nature/Domestic Animals On a Scottish beach stroll, a local lady asked for a photo. But surprise - it was actually a sheep who wanted his close-up! She was too sweet to say no, so here we are with a baa-rilliant portrait.

2nd Place / Nature/Aerial / Drone Wait, a pink lake in the desert? Totally real and totally magical. Bonus: a camel cruising along like it's a ship sailing on candy-colored water. Desert vibes on a whole new level.

1st Place / Nature/Trees These Walakiri mangroves don’t just stand there - they twist and groove like a dance couple. This black and white shot is all about nature showing off some serious moves and love vibes. The ultimate tree romance.

3rd Place / Nature/Underwater During a dive in Mexico, this fearless sea lion just couldn’t help but check out everything - my camera dome, strobes, and even my snorkel. Talk about curious aquatic friends! Protected and loving it.

2nd Place / Nature/Aerial / Drone Kenya's soda lakes look like a science experiment gone gorgeous with wild colors and textures. Helicopter views capture flamingos throwing the biggest algae fiesta you’ve ever seen. Mother Nature sure knows how to paint.

1st Place / Nature/Wildlife At -15°C dawn, this Siberian flying squirrel, aka the forest fairy, was busy snacking in a hoarfrost wonderland. Watching it glide with food? Straight-up magical. Proof that even the tiniest critters have fierce survival skills.

3rd Place / Nature/Underwater In Mexico's flooded caves, here’s one that looks just like a giant human eye. Taking a dive into the eerie "Otoch Ha-David's line" cave feels like stepping into another world. Spooky and fascinating all at once.

3rd Place / Nature/Aerial / Drone Useless Loop sounds funny but it’s actually a key spot for solar salt production in Australia. Surrounded by stunning marine and coastal beauty, it’s industrial meets nature in the coolest way possible.

2nd Place / Nature/Seasons Sunset magic on a frozen Hudson River during a New York deep freeze. Chill vibes with colors that warm the heart even in winter’s grip.

2nd Place / Nature/Underwater These red-belted anthias are having a metallic meltdown due to a turf war. Their bodies flash crazy colors while they throw down underwater, turning the scene into a sci-fi light show.

3rd Place / Nature/Macro Zoom in on this bee’s crazy tongue action! It looks like it’s sticking its tongue out with attitude, but really it’s all about grabbing nectar. A bug with personality and style? Yes, please!

2nd Place / Nature/Astrophotography Braving snowstorms to capture Morant’s Curve is next-level, especially on a cloudless night. This photo nails trains streaking through star trails with a dreamy blue hour glow. Classic winter vibes with a twist.

3rd Place / Nature/Astrophotography Lightning zaps across the night sky like electric fireworks, lighting up the cityscape below. This shot screams "nature’s raw power meets urban cool" in the most electrifying way.