Breathtaking Nature Winning Photos From The 2023 Drone Photo Awards

1st Place: Austfonna Ice Cap by Thomas Vijayan

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

Highly Commended: The lonely volcano by Daniel Viñé Garcia

Highly Commended: Goodlife Palm Tree by Lucas Hammerer

Highly Commended: Fragments Within by Omar Ghrayeb

Commended: Colorful Iceland by Lauris Melkers

Commended: Treecarnation by Daniel Franc

Commended: Art Of CLAY LAYERS by Ammar Alsayed Ahmed

Commended: Camel Path by Anas Aldheeb

Commended: Lifeline by Armand Sarlangue

Commended: Skýjasnúningur / Cloud Inversion by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove

Commended: Earth Eye by Miki Spitzer

Commended: Smoking Popocatépetl volcano by Maria Paula Martinez Jauregui Lorda

Commended: Austfonna Ice Cap fall by Thomas Vijayan

Commended: Upside Down by Jonas Hoffmann

Commended: Skull Smoking by Daniel Viñé Garcia

Commended: Winter Swans by Terje Kolaas

Commended: Splash ink mountains and rivers by Yuxuan Hou

Commended: Hraunhjarta / Lava Heart by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove

Commended: Red Volcanoes by Alessio Marradi