Amazing Nature and Drone Winners from Smithsonian Magazine’s Awards

Nature World, Winner: “Baby Alligator Floating in a Pond” by Kent Stuart

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

Nature World, Finalist: “Merapi” by Mark Levitin

Nature World, Finalist: “Secretary bird Swallowing” by Dr Johan J Botha

Nature World, Finalist: “The Family” by Olav Thokle

Nature World, Finalist: “Sorry for Eating” by Hira Punjabi

Nature World, Finalist: “The Ice Mushroom” by Peter O’Hara

Nature World, Finalist: “Da Feet” by Deena Sveinsson

Nature World, Finalist: “Scarlet Macaw Peekaboo” by William Halladay

Nature World, Finalist: “The Conductor” by Krisztina Mácsai

Drone, Winner: “Rooftop Journey” by Azim Khan Ronnie

Drone, Finalist: “Relaxing in Ice” by An Li

Drone, Finalist: “The Dance of the Flamingos” by Silke Hullmann

Drone, Finalist: “The Golden Path” by Andrea Izzotti

Drone, Finalist: “Cultural Adventure” by Shyjith Onden Cheriyath

Drone, Finalist: “Burning of the Tower of Babel” by Maria Plotnikova

Drone, Finalist: “Car Tire Warehouse” by Mohammad Hossein Moheimani

Drone, Finalist: “A Natural Hot Springs” by Madhusudan Hari

Drone, Finalist: “Folk Games” by Duc Bui Viet

Drone, Finalist: “Bull Market” by Tao Hua