Spectacular Winning Photos from the 2025 Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year
Winner – Photographer of the Year 2025: “Casting Off” by Christina Schwenck
The 2025 Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year competition has unveiled its top 15 winners, showcasing extraordinary images that capture the continent’s wild beauty and dynamic spirit.
This year’s theme of motion is vividly reflected in moments like a lanner falcon slicing through startled finches, a leopard shaking off rain, and a gorilla mesmerized by a butterfly—each scene alive with energy and emotion. These powerful photographs not only highlight Africa’s incredible wildlife and landscapes but also celebrate the deep connection between people and nature, reminding us of the continent’s enduring wonder and vitality.
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Runner-Up: “Survival by an Inch” by Ernest Porter
Runner-Up: “Shared Wonder” by Mary Schrader
Highly Commended: “Tusks and Tempers” by Alex Appleby
Highly Commended: “Lion’s-Eye View” by Benjamin Loon
Highly Commended: “Muddy Ambush” by Eric Coiffier
Highly Commended: “Sandstorm Growl” by Hannes Lochner
Highly Commended: “Vertical Feeder” by Jordan Fry
Highly Commended: “Desert Illusionist” by Marcio Lisa
Highly Commended: “Metamorphosis” by Marina Cano
Highly Commended: “Standing Tall” by Nili Gudhka
Highly Commended: “Ambush” by Roan Carr-Hartley
Highly Commended: “Liquid Light” by Tania Cholwich
Highly Commended: “Warning Received” by Turgay Uzer
Highly Commended: “First Gaze” by Wiki West
