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.

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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