Stunning Black-and-White Wildlife Winning Photos from the 2025 reFocus Photography Awards
Gold: “The Watchman” by Jacquie Matechuk
The 2025 reFocus Photography Awards presents a captivating set of 20 monochrome wildlife images that highlight the emotion, detail, and elegance of nature.
Stripped of color, these photographs use form and mood to spotlight raw encounters between animals—from powerful standoffs to quiet, tender moments. Each frame tells a timeless story through the lens of patience and artistry, urging viewers to reflect on the beauty and fragility of the wild. This standout collection transcends competition, becoming a visual call to honor and protect the creatures we share our planet with.
Silver: “Regal Majesty: The Golden Eagle Unveiled” by Fernanda Narchi Harp
Bronze: “The Conversationalists” by Preeti & Prashant Chacko
Bronze: “Wait for MEEEEE!” by Vicki Santello
Honorable Mention: “Born to Soar” by Jason Marino
Honorable Mention: “Eyes to the Soul” by Tracey Dyer
Honorable Mention: “Beneath the Surface” by Remuna Beca
Honorable Mention: “Sphere” by Pier Nirandara
Honorable Mention: “Wings of the Forest” by Fenqiang Liu
Honorable Mention: “The Giants Whisper” by José Miguel Angulo
Honorable Mention: “When Mammoths Ruled the Earth” by George Dian Balan
Honorable Mention: “Leopard at light” by Jie Fischer
Nominee: “Generations” by Michael Paul
Nominee: “In Silent Pursuit” by Jacquie Matechuk
Nominee: “Newly Hatched” by Vicki Santello
Nominee: “Chasing New Horizons” by Hilda Champion
“Inside the pack” byy Amit Eshel
“Hang Time” by Jacquie Matechuk
“Alaska’s Shoreline Sentinel” by Jacquie Matechuk
“Ladies’ Winter Ball” by Pernille Lous
