Nature At Its Finest: The Winning Images Of The 2025 World Nature Photography Awards
The 2025 World Nature Photography Awards have once again showcased the breathtaking beauty of our planet through the lenses of talented photographers worldwide. With entries from 48 countries, the competition highlights the diverse and awe-inspiring facets of nature.
Slovenian photographer Maruša Puhek clinched the title of World Nature Photographer of the Year with her evocative image titled “Run.” Captured in the snowy vineyards of Murščak, Slovenia, the photograph portrays two deer gracefully sprinting through the pristine landscape. Remarkably, Puhek achieved this shot using a 14-year-old camera and a wide-angle lens, emphasizing the serene environment alongside the subjects. Reflecting on her win, she expressed surprise and gratitude, stating, “I’m still in shock. This win means the world to me.”
Check out some of the best entries in the gallery below.
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#1 Plants And Fungi, Bronze: The Colour Out Of Space By Irina Petrova
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#2 Underwater, Gold: Lenuk Tasi By Daniel Flormann
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#3 Behaviour Mammals, Bronze: Might As Well Jump By Donna Feledichuk
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#4 Behaviour Invertebrates, Gold: Powerless By Niki Colemont
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#5 Nature Photojournalism, Gold: Reclaim By Ael Kermarec
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#6 Behaviour Amphibians And Reptiles, Gold: Mudskipping By Georgina Steytler
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#7 Behaviour Amphibians And Reptiles, Silver: She Who Dares By Jules-Oldroyd
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#8 Animal Portraits, Gold: Enchanted Duo By Khaichuin Sim
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#9 Behaviour Birds, Bronze: A Sword In The Chest By Mohammad Murad
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#10 Animals In Their Habitat, Silver: Atchafalaya Dawn By Irene Amiet
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#11 People And Nature, Gold: The Lily Pad By Robert Middleton
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#12 Behaviour Mammals, Gold: Polar Retriever By Tom Nickels
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#13 Urban Wildlife, Silver: Critical Moment By Elizabeth Yicheng Shen
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#14 Animal Portraits, Silver: Kingfisher On Ice By Vince Burton
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#15 Behaviour Amphibians And Reptiles, Bronze: Don’t Worry, Be Happy By Marti Phillips
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#16 Behaviour Birds, Silver: Dawn’s Whispers By Hermis Valiyandiyil
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#17 Underwater, Silver: The Fellowship By Sina-Ritter
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#18 Animal Portraits, Bronze: The Safari Beauty By Ngar Shun Victor Wong
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#19 Nature Photojournalism, Bronze: Ankle Bracelets By Charlotte-Keast
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#20 Nature Art, Gold: Run By Marusa Puhek
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