Breathtaking Nature Winning Photos From The 2023 Drone Photo Awards

1st Place: Austfonna Ice Cap by Thomas Vijayan
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See the stunning collection of 20 Drone Photo Awards winners, all of which fall under the fascinating category of “Nature Photography.” First-place winner Thomas Vijayan is praised for his captivating photo “Austfonna Ice Cap,” while Raj Mohan takes second place with his powerful shot “Boon to Bane! – The 300 acres of dumpyard.”

The Drone Awards honor excellence in aerial photography and videography and serve as a benchmark in the international arena. This competition is an exclusive initiative of Siena Awards and is considered the highest point in the field of aerial visual arts. It deliberately deviates from traditional photography categories to offer a unique and unmatched showcase of artistic expression.

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Runner Up: Boon to Bane! – The 300 acres of dumpyard by Raj Mohan
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Highly Commended: The lonely volcano by Daniel Viñé Garcia
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Highly Commended: Goodlife Palm Tree by Lucas Hammerer
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Highly Commended: Fragments Within by Omar Ghrayeb
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Commended: Colorful Iceland by Lauris Melkers
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Commended: Treecarnation by Daniel Franc
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Commended: Art Of CLAY LAYERS by Ammar Alsayed Ahmed
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Commended: Camel Path by Anas Aldheeb
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Commended: Lifeline by Armand Sarlangue
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Commended: Skýjasnúningur / Cloud Inversion by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove
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Commended: Earth Eye by Miki Spitzer
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Commended: Smoking Popocatépetl volcano by Maria Paula Martinez Jauregui Lorda
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Commended: Austfonna Ice Cap fall by Thomas Vijayan
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Commended: Upside Down by Jonas Hoffmann
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Commended: Skull Smoking by Daniel Viñé Garcia
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Commended: Winter Swans by Terje Kolaas
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Commended: Splash ink mountains and rivers by Yuxuan Hou
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Commended: Hraunhjarta / Lava Heart by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove
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Commended: Red Volcanoes by Alessio Marradi
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