Hey! Today we're diving into some seriously cool nature photos from the 2025 Nature Photography Contest. Hundreds of photographers sent in their best work, and the winners? Jaw-dropping shots that make you want to hug a tree. Let’s jump right into these snapshots of our planet's coolest creatures and spots.
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Top Photo: Orangutan’s ‘Please Spare Our Home’ by Thomas Vijayan
Thomas Vijayan grabbed the grand prize with this powerful shot. Picture a wise orangutan chilling amidst a wrecked forest that used to be its home. It looks right at you, kind of like it's saying, “Hey, what are you doing to my place?” Deep and moving, this one makes you think and feel all at once.
Funny Nature Finalist: The Golden Acorn by Stan Bouman
Wildlife Finalist: Through The Smoke by Sam Sammia
Funny Nature Finalist: Seatbelt Check by Graeme Guy
Wildlife Winner: Following by Janet Gustin
Sharing The Planet Finalist: Last Glance by Théo Guillaume
Funny Nature Winner: Into The Gape - Dalmatian Pelican At Dawn by Panagiotis Xaxiris
Funny Nature Finalist: Bravery Or A Death Wish by Angela J Sanchez
Wildlife Finalist: The Gateway by Joanna Steidle
Wildlife Finalist: Amplified Intimidation by Tom Hendrickson
Underwater Finalist: The Manta Dance by Daniel Browne
Sharing The Planet Finalist: From Captivity To Freedom by Wiktoria West
Funny Nature Finalist: Good Grief by Angela J Sanchez
Environmental Impact Winner: First Gaze by Wiktoria West
Sharing The Planet Winner: Honey Keepers Of Sundarban by Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Night World Finalist: Golden Drops Beneath The Milky Way by Marcio Cabral
Funny Nature Finalist: The Performer by Trevor Laclair
Funny Nature Finalist: The Cheeky Breakfast Thief by Linda Smit
Birds Finalist: Parenting Goals by Thomas Vijayan
Wildlife Finalist: Snuggle by Min Li
Wildlife Finalist: She's Mine, Back Off by Jill Hill
Wildlife Finalist: Power And Presence by Amish Chhagan
Sharing The Planet Finalist: Embrace – An Invitation by Katia Ostrowski
Sharing The Planet Finalist: A Pang Of Hope by Charlotte Keast
Plant Life Finalist: Fireworks by Marcio Cabral
Night World Finalist: Delicate Arch And Milky Way by Harald Weinkum
Macrophotography Finalist: The Enchanted Duo by Khaichuin Sim
Macrophotography Finalist: Emojis by Paweł Jasiński
Birds Finalist: A Moment Of Care – Hoopoe On The Way To The Nest by Karlheinz Reichert
Birds Finalist: Defiance Of The Small by Panagiotis Xaxiris
Environmental Impact Finalist: Canned Home by Fabi Fregonesi
Wildlife Finalist: Concerto by Joanna Steidle
Underwater Finalist: Playtime Amid The School by Glenn Ostle
Sharing The Planet Finalist: Eyes Of The Future by Linda Smit
Night World Finalist: Landing by Simone Bottini
Night World Winner: Creation by Peter Hergesheimer
Night World Finalist: Aurora Over Jokulsarlon Icebergs by Chris Calhoun
Natural Landscape Finalist: The Waterways by Pawel Zygmunt
Macrophotography Finalist: Between The Polyps by Daniel Sly
Funny Nature Finalist: Open-Mouthed by Fabi Fregonesi
Birds Finalist: After The Rain by Nikita Chicherin
Birds Finalist: Good To The Last Drop by Lee Greengrass
Environmental Impact Finalist: A Walk Next To The Pool by Théo Guillaume
Environmental Impact Finalist: Poor Bear by Udvardi Jeno
Environmental Impact Finalist: Tiger Crossing by Janet Richardson
Photographer Of The Year: Mobula Rocket by Angela J Sanchez
Angela J Sanchez snagged the big Photographer of the Year title for 2025. Her trick? A stunning collection of shots from ocean depths to wild wildlife, all connected by her sharp eye and great timing. Her ‘Mobula Rocket’ image? A blink-and-you-miss-it moment that’s just pure perfection. Bonus: she's also planting 500 trees to give back, one for each contest participant - how awesome is that?

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