Amazing Nature and Drone Winners from Smithsonian Magazine’s Awards

Nature World, Winner: “Baby Alligator Floating in a Pond” by Kent Stuart
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The Smithsonian Magazine’s Awards honored exceptional photographers who showcased the beauty of nature and innovative drone perspectives, capturing majestic landscapes, rare wildlife, and breathtaking aerial views. These winning images celebrate artistic brilliance while emphasizing the role of photography in conservation, storytelling, and connecting us to the wonders of our planet.

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Nature World, Finalist: “Milkweed Tussock Caterpillars” by Sandra Lim
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Nature World, Finalist: “Merapi” by Mark Levitin
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Nature World, Finalist: “Secretary bird Swallowing” by Dr Johan J Botha
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Nature World, Finalist: “The Family” by Olav Thokle
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Nature World, Finalist: “Sorry for Eating” by Hira Punjabi
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Nature World, Finalist: “The Ice Mushroom” by Peter O’Hara
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Nature World, Finalist: “Da Feet” by Deena Sveinsson
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Nature World, Finalist: “Scarlet Macaw Peekaboo” by William Halladay
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Nature World, Finalist: “The Conductor” by Krisztina Mácsai
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Drone, Winner: “Rooftop Journey” by Azim Khan Ronnie
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Drone, Finalist: “Relaxing in Ice” by An Li
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Drone, Finalist: “The Dance of the Flamingos” by Silke Hullmann
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Drone, Finalist: “The Golden Path” by Andrea Izzotti
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Drone, Finalist: “Cultural Adventure” by Shyjith Onden Cheriyath
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Drone, Finalist: “Burning of the Tower of Babel” by Maria Plotnikova
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Drone, Finalist: “Car Tire Warehouse” by Mohammad Hossein Moheimani
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Drone, Finalist: “A Natural Hot Springs” by Madhusudan Hari
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Drone, Finalist: “Folk Games” by Duc Bui Viet
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Drone, Finalist: “Bull Market” by Tao Hua
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