Spectacular Winning Photos from the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards

Grand Prize & Nature Art Winner: MaruSa PUHEK, Slovenia

The 2025 World Nature Photography Awards have unveiled 18 breathtaking winning images that celebrate the beauty and fragility of our planet. Maruša Puhek earned the prestigious title of World Nature Photographer of the Year with her powerful image ‘Run,’ a stunning tribute to nature’s dynamism. Each photograph reflects the dedication and vision of talented artists who capture the essence of our world in unforgettable ways.

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Nature Art – Silver: Pandula Bandara, Sri Lanka

Animal Portraits – Gold: Khaichuin Sim, Malaysia

Animal Portraits – Silver: Vince Burton, United Kingdom

Behaviour, Mammals – Gold: Tom Nickels, Finland

Behaviour, Mammals – Silver: Jonathan Hodgetts, United Kingdom

Behaviour, Amphibians and Reptiles – Gold: Georgina Steytler, Australia

Behaviour, Amphibians and Reptiles – Silver: Jules Oldroyd, UK

Behaviour, Invertebrates – Gold: Niki Colemont, Belgium

Behaviour, Invertebrates – Silver: Rory j Lewis, United Kingdom

Behaviour, Birds – Gold: Clive Burns, United Kingdom

Behaviour, Birds – Silver: Hermis Valiyandiyil, United Arab Emirates

Plants and Fungi – Gold: Marcio Esteves Cabral, Brazil

Underwater – Gold: Daniel Flormann, Germany

Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments – Gold: Jake Mosher, USA

Black and White – Gold: Paul Goldstein, United Kingdom

Urban Wildlife – Gold: Benjamin Smail, United Kingdom

Nature Photojournalism – Gold: Ael Kermarec, Iceland

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