Spectacular Wildlife Winners from the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards
Discovery of the Year: “Dinner is Served” by Reed Fowler

Non-professional wildlife photographers won awards at the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards 2024. These award-winning photographers have caught stunning natural moments with talent and originality.
Each shot offers a tale about the planet’s rich biodiversity, from spectacular wildlife encounters to calm animal portraits. Wildlife photography is rising, and the non-professional category showed that passion and perseverance can produce amazing results. These winners have inspired future wildlife photographers to capture nature’s beauty and complexity.
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Silver: “Fabio” by John Meragias

Bronze: “Phantom of Lizard” by Leka Huie

People’s Vote Award: “Darkness in darkness” by Remi Vacher

“Marine Iguana Galapagos” by Maria Ciampini

“The Puffin’s Flight” byy Maria Ciampini

“Instinct of Survival” by Olivier Gonnet

“Carefree Tigresses” by Turgay Uzer

“Shy” by Krisztina Kovacs

“Portrait of the The Galápagos Iguana” by Maria Ciampini

“Untitled” by Breanna Marshall

“Leopard Intensity” by Cheryl Grace

“Fish’s Final Expression in the Eagle’s Talons” by Maria Ciampini

“Predatory Gaze” by John Meragias

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