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“The Guardian” By Sameh Shahien
2nd Place / Nature/Wildlife.
Picture this: under the fiery sky, a fierce mother raptor shields her little one like a living castle. The bond? Pure instinct mixed with unshakable love, all lit naturally on Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh coast. Mother Nature’s ultimate bodyguard!
IPA is all about discovering new talent and celebrating creativity in its rawest form. These photos were taken by people who follow their passion, break the rules, and sometimes just catch a magic moment by pure luck. From quirky street shots to wild animal action and dreamy light scenes, this list is packed with surprises!
“A Mother's Love” By Karthik Subramaniam
3rd Place / Nature/Wildlife.
Here’s a polar bear mom and her cub strolling on ice-cold Canadian shores. Waiting for the bay to freeze means cuddle time by default, and this snapshot nailed that sneak peek of pure love.
“Snowy Landscape With Moonlight” By Yuusei Nagahata
1st Place / Nature/Seasons.
Imagine the sun creeping up while the moon still shines like a boss, all over frosty trees covered in glittering white. This scene is straight out of a winter fairytale.
“Balloon Eclipse” By Mateusz Witowski
3rd Place / Nature/Sunrise / Sunset.
Sunset + balloon = simple but perfect combo. This Krakow photo nails the peaceful yet magical feeling as day says goodbye.
“The Withered Tree And The Deity” By 子杰 夏
2nd Place / Nature/Landscape.
Sunrise pierces the night, lighting up ancient snow peaks while a lonely old tree keeps watch. It’s like nature’s own silent storytelling, full of quiet strength and drama.
“Camels - Ship Of The Desert” By Chi Gan
2nd Place / Nature/Aerial / Drone.
A pink lake popped up in the desert, and this lucky shot caught a camel cruising through it like a desert ship. Mother Nature sure knows how to surprise!
“The Overflowing Earth” By Sebastian Piorek
Editorial / Press Photographer Of the Year.
There’s beauty in patterns, but this photo shows the scary truth behind Poland’s rapidly growing landfills. Waste piling up like there’s no tomorrow - a messy warning shot from our overflowing planet.
“The Enchanting Hills Of Val D’orcia” By Simon Heather
1st Place / Nature/Sunrise / Sunset.
The hills roll on forever in Italy’s Val D'Orcia, shifting from lush green to gold and sunset orange. And if you look close, a couple is catching those dreamy rays like pros.
“Lightning Across The Sky” By Dingyuan Li
3rd Place / Nature/Astrophotography.
Electric lightning bolts lit up the night over a cityscape, adding a wild natural spark to this otherwise calm city night. A flash of Mother Nature’s raw power!
“A Magical Feast In A Frosty Forest” By Hiroki Takahashi
1st Place / Nature/Wildlife.
At -15°C, this Siberian flying squirrel zipped through a frosty forest, grabbing its food and gliding like a tiny superhero. Nature’s cutest winter survivor!
“Deer Sun” By Vai Meng Chan
2nd Place / Nature/Sunrise / Sunset.
A chill deer popped up in peaceful sunrise vibes in Romford, UK. Nature’s calm moment, captured perfectly.
“The Polar Express” By Ke Hu
2nd Place / Nature/Astrophotography.
After a snowy storm, this cloudless night shot nailed star trails AND train light trails at the same time. Winter wonderland meets light art!
“Frozen River” By Myeongok Choi
2nd Place / Nature/Seasons.
Sunset colors reflecting on a frozen Hudson River in chilly New York, turning cold into pure art.
“Solo Walker” By Jonathan Alk
2nd Place / Nature/Environmental / Editorial.
This tiny silhouette of a polar bear wandering the vast snow is the perfect picture of solitude and resilience. Arctic survival goals!
“Nox Sibylla” By Luca Gallucci
1st Place / Nature/Astrophotography.
After hiking a scenic ridge in Italy's Sibillini National Park, this view of the Milky Way was totally worth it. Stars and mountains in perfect harmony!
“A Long Shadow” By Christopher Harrison
3rd Place / Nature/Aerial / Drone.
A misty sunrise over an Iron Age burial mound in Oxfordshire created spooky long shadows - and this drone caught it all. History meets beautiful light!
“Labyrinth To The Sky” By Kimio Kobayashi
2nd Place / Architecture/Interior.
Check out this super cool futuristic Japanese apartment with a steel spiral staircase that feels like it’s climbing all the way to the sky. Walk up to the clouds, anyone?
“Horsepower” By Diane Bliessen
3rd Place / Nature/Domestic Animals.
This photo nails that moody, foggy barn vibe with a strong, impressive horse basking in soft light. Talk about equine elegance!
“City Reborn At Golden Hour” By Yuanfeng Mao
1st Place / Architecture/Cityscapes.
Sunrise at a 9/11 memorial park with a soaring eagle and a hopeful statue in front of a glowing NYC skyline. A perfect shot of strength and rebirth!
“Oasis” By Zhao-Yu Wen
2nd Place / Analog / Film/Nature.
Checking out a cactus garden and suddenly seeing palm trees in the distance? Instant thirst attack! This photo? Totally nails that desert mirage feeling.
“Spegazzini Glacier” By Giovanni Sonsini
3rd Place / Nature/Environmental / Editorial.
A big chunk of glacier ice breaks off with a loud crack, and a scared seagull flies right into one of the quick shots. Perfect timing = perfect shot!
“La Tonna, Civita Di Bagnoregio 2” By Sara Sterpa
2nd Place / Nature/Domestic Animals.
The Palio della Tonna horses race in an epic tradition-filled event in Italy. Three laps of speed and history woven together on a beautiful square.
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