Spectacular Nature Winning Images from the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards

Gold: “Breath of the Arctic” by Matteo Redaelli
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The 1839 Photographer of the Year awards celebrated remarkable talent, with 16 professional nature photographers capturing extraordinary moments from dramatic landscapes to rare wildlife encounters. Each winning image showcases not only technical brilliance but also a profound connection to nature, highlighting the beauty and vulnerability of our planet.

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Silver: “Princess firefly” by Yoshiki Fujiwara
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Bronze: “Metamorphosis of the Universe” by Carlotta Roda
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People’s Vote Award: “Milky Way Eye” by Dora Redman
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Honorable Mention: “In the fairy wood” by Claudia ALBISSER HUND
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Honorable Mention: “Black woodpecker in autumn forest” by Zdeněk Vošický
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Nominee: “B E R G II” by Brynjar Ágústsson
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Nominee: “The Stone Is Alive” by Joey Priola
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Nominee: “Double Vision Aurora” by Dora Redman
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Nominee: “Edge of the Wild at Vágar Island” by Jan-Tore Oevrevik
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Nominee: “View the Night” by Dora Redman
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“The Hidden Beauty in Rocks” by Tamra M. Gentry
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“Elephant’s Trunk” by Jeff Lovelace
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“The One Wow Night” by Dora Redman
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“Stripped To Their Core” by Joey Priola
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“Companionship” by Eva Berler
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