Spectacular Wildlife-Winning Photos from the 35 Photography Awards

1st Place: “Sleeping Elephants” by Abdul sahil
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Each year, the 35 Photography Awards highlights some of the most stunning visual artistry, with wildlife photography standing out as a powerful and emotional category.

The latest edition features 24 remarkable winning photos that showcase diverse species and ecosystems, capturing the essence of survival, connection, and nature’s delicate balance. Established in 2015, the 35AWARDS is known for its rigorous voting process, ensuring that only the most exceptional works—those with outstanding technical skill and emotional depth—receive recognition. These winning images not only celebrate artistic excellence but also raise awareness about conservation, reinforcing photography’s role in storytelling and advocacy.

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2nd Place: “Blossom bath” by Hoang Thu Hương
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3rd Place: “Photo” by Pramit Karmakar
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“Photo” by Meysam Makvandi
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“The whale raft” by Rezkallah
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“Photo” by Piet van den bemd
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“Face to face” by Ruzhdi Ibrahimi
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“Great migration” by Leonid Golubkov
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“Heartbeats of the Arctic – A Bird’s Eye View” by Jose Martin Perdomo
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“Photo” by Ahmed Sobhi
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“Photo” by Karthick Sridharan
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“Peregrine Protecting Nest From Brown Pelican” by John LeeWong
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“Wings of fire” by Ramprasad Dutta
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“Photo” by Piet van den bemd
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“An evening dance” by Oksana Dorn
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“Photo” by Ahmed Sobhi
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“Maternal serenities” by Rezkallah
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“Photo” by Dejan Zakic
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“Photo” by Daisuke Kurashima
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“Photo” by Olga Rudchenko
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“Friends” by Coralie Manche
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“Photo” by Nikolai Mozgunov
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“Searching for dinner” by Khalid Hemmal
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“Photo” by Manusevih David
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