Spectacular Wildlife-Winning Photos from the 2025 BigPicture Natural World Awards
Winner: “Inside The Pack” by Amit Eshel, Israel
The 2025 BigPicture Natural World Photography Awards have once again spotlighted the majesty of nature through stunning and emotionally resonant imagery.
Hosted by the California Academy of Sciences, this global competition honors conservation photography that captures Earth’s beauty and vulnerability. Among the 14 winning photographs are unforgettable scenes like snow leopards scaling Himalayan cliffs and a tender moment between a mother orangutan and her baby in Borneo. These powerful visuals reflect not only the wonders of wildlife but also the dedication and artistry of the photographers behind them. More than just captivating pictures, the winning entries urge us to protect our planet and deepen our connection to the natural world.
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Finalist: “No Eyes” by Mohammad Murad, Kuwait
Finalist: “Pure Bliss” by Dewold Tromp, South Africa
Finalist: “Exorcism” by Sadie Hine, United States
Finalist: “Forest Walker” by Charlie Wemyss-Dunn, United States
Finalist: “Nightclub” by Sitaram Raul, India
Finalist: “The Hunter In Action” by Lucas Bustamante, Ecuador
Winner: “Leaving The Roost” by Dvir Barkay, United States
Finalist: “Apollo” by Pål Hermansen, Norway
Finalist: “Radiant Dance” by Khurram Khan, United States
Finalist: “Queleas” by Bence Máté, Hungary
Finalist: “Baby On Board” by Doug Gimesy, Australiay
Finalist: “Home on the Leaves” by Minghui Yuan, China
Finalist: “The Smell of Success” by Clay Bolt, United States
