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