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Beautiful Wildlife Winners from the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards

Photographer of the Year: “Wishes” by Geert Weggen
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The “1839 Photographer of the Year Awards 2024” celebrates nature’s beauty through stunning wildlife images, from majestic predators to rare species thriving against the odds. This competition honors artistic excellence and raises awareness of conservation, inspiring us to protect the animal kingdom for future generations. Continue reading »

Spectacular Nature-Winning Photos from the Fine Art Photography Awards 2024

1st Place Winner: “FlowerDance” by Bea Berg
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The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024 in the Amateur category feature stunning images that celebrate nature’s beauty, showcasing serene landscapes and dramatic wilderness scenes. These photographs blend artistic vision and technical skill to inspire awe, appreciation, and a call to protect our planet’s fragile ecosystems. Continue reading »

Fun And Bold Tufted Creations By Cléa Delogu

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Cléa Delogu, better known as Lala Touffe, is an artist who brings vibrant, textured creations to life. From her Paris studio, she crafts rugs, wall hangings, and other soft furnishings using a tufting gun, all distinguished by their bold patterns and whimsical designs. Continue reading »

Beautiful Winning Photos from the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024

1st Place by Hira Punjabi
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The SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition showcased the breathtaking beauty of birdlife, awarding Hira Punjabi top honors for a dramatic photo of a parakeet defending its territory from a monitor lizard. Continue reading »

Amazing Nature and Drone Winners from Smithsonian Magazine’s Awards

Nature World, Winner: “Baby Alligator Floating in a Pond” by Kent Stuart
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The Smithsonian Magazine’s Awards honored exceptional photographers who showcased the beauty of nature and innovative drone perspectives, capturing majestic landscapes, rare wildlife, and breathtaking aerial views. These winning images celebrate artistic brilliance while emphasizing the role of photography in conservation, storytelling, and connecting us to the wonders of our planet. Continue reading »

Kirsty Elson Transforms Driftwood Into Cute Animal Sculptures

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For Kirsty Elson, a talented artist from Cornwall, England, driftwood is more than just weathered wood—it’s the start of something magical. She transforms these found treasures into charming animal sculptures, from speedy ostriches to relaxed sloths, celebrating nature’s beauty and the power of imagination. Continue reading »

Beautiful Winning Photos from the 2024 HIPA Photography Awards

“Desire For More” By Oleksandr Chornyi
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The 2024 Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) showcased breathtaking artistry and storytelling, solidifying its status as the world’s premier photography competition. Continue reading »

Spectacular Bird and Animal Winners from the 2024 Nature Photographer of the Year Competition

Birds, Winner – “Golden Eye” by Luca Lorenz
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The 2024 Nature Photographer of the Year competition showcased breathtaking wildlife images, capturing the beauty and diversity of animals and birds across the globe. These remarkable photographs highlight both the photographers’ exceptional skill and the urgent need for conservation, telling powerful stories of nature’s beauty and resilience. Continue reading »

Spectacular Award-Winning Photos from the Nature Photographer of the Year 2024

Overall Winner: “Games Between Siblings” by Paolo Della Rocca
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The Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 competition celebrates the stunning beauty of nature with 25 award-winning photos while spotlighting global photography talent and supporting conservation efforts. Winners receive cash prizes, including €3,000 for the top award, and their work is showcased at the Nature Talks Photo Festival and in an exhibition touring the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Continue reading »

Best Inspiring Photos from the ViewSonic ColorPro Awards 2024

“Life from floating area” by Kyaw Zay Yar Lin
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The best photos from the ViewSonic ColorPro Awards 2024 celebrate global creativity, showcasing vivid landscapes, intimate portraits, and powerful visual stories. These masterpieces, part of the 5th awards themed around momentum, highlight the determination and artistry that define photography’s ability to inspire and connect. Continue reading »

Breathtaking Adventure Winners from the 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards

Outdoor Adventure: Winner – “Highliner during annual Solar Eclipse” by Belva Hayden, USA
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The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards spotlight 11 stunning adventure outdoor images, capturing the beauty of rugged landscapes, serene wilderness, and dramatic wildlife encounters. These masterpieces celebrate the thrill of exploration while emphasizing the need to protect the fragile ecosystems that make such moments possible. Continue reading »

Yesterday: Amazing AI-Generated Retro Photography by David Sheldrick

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David Sheldrick, a British Korean artist based in London, began his career in fashion photography after graduating from the London College of Fashion, exploring themes of beauty, nature, and technology. Continue reading »

Spectacular Plants & Landscapes Winners from the 2024 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards

Winner: “Blaze of colours” by Check My Dream (FR)
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The Landscape Winners category of the 2024 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards showed nature’s unique creations. From majestic mountain ranges shrouded in mist to serene coastal scenes, these images capture the awe-inspiring power of the natural world. Continue reading »

Winners Showcasing Funny Animal Antics from the 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards

Winner: “Kit Foxes” by Brian Clopp, USA
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The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards (NBP International Awards) celebrated 11 remarkable winners in the “Funny Animal Antics” category, showcasing wildlife’s humor and charm in candid moments. From a tortoise interacting with a butterfly and bee to a penguin curiously engaging with a camera, these delightful images reveal the playful side of nature while highlighting the photographers’ impeccable timing and technical skill. Continue reading »

Paleoartist Recreates Prehistoric Creatures For The 2025 Calendar

It means “Indian pig,” but it has nothing to do with pigs. It’s actually a whale of the future.
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The 2025 Prehistoric Pocket Calendar by Roman Uchytel combines 12 stunning prehistoric animal illustrations, spaces for notes, coloring pages, and interactive QR codes linking to new reconstructions, offering a creative and immersive journey into the ancient world. Continue reading »

Beautiful Nature Winners from the 2024 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards

Winner: “Christo was here” by Theo Bosboom (NL)
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The European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024, organized by the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT), celebrates Europe’s finest nature photography, capturing the beauty, diversity, and fragility of wildlife and ecosystems. This year’s winners showcase awe-inspiring moments and compelling stories, inspiring deeper connections to nature and its preservation. Continue reading »

Spectacular Bird-Winners From The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards

Winner: “Egret and Ladyfish” by Xiaoping Lin, China
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The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards celebrated the artistry and passion of bird photographers, showcasing stunning images of avian life in diverse, breathtaking settings. These photographs captured both the elegance and fragility of birds, inspiring appreciation and a call to protect their natural habitats. Continue reading »

Stunning Wildlife-Winners From The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards

Winner: “African Leopard Fight” by Kevin Dooley, USA
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The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards celebrated breathtaking wildlife photography, featuring intimate scenes of animals ranging from majestic lions and eagles to endangered frogs and elusive snow leopards. These powerful images captured the beauty and diversity of nature while highlighting the critical need for conservation in the face of habitat loss and climate change. Continue reading »

Amazing Winning Images Of The The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards

Grand Prize: “Bengal Tigers” by Mangesh Ratnakar Desai, India
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The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography International Awards highlighted breathtaking moments from around the globe, celebrating photographers who captured the beauty and power of Earth’s diverse ecosystems. From sweeping landscapes to intimate wildlife portraits, the award-winning images showcase nature’s grandeur and fragility, inspiring deeper appreciation and awareness for conservation. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Images of the 2024 Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards

Weather Photographer, Winner: Sprites Dancing in the Dark Night by Wang Xin
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The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the 2024 winners of the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Awards, featuring breathtaking images of weather phenomena worldwide. Continue reading »

Niall Shukla’s Creates Intricate Portraits by Cracking Laminated Glass with Precision Strike

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Niall Shukla, a remarkably skilled and self-taught artist, creates stunningly intricate portraits on laminated glass by meticulously cracking it with controlled hammer strikes. Continue reading »

Beautiful Nature And Landscape Winners of the 2024 Epson Panorama Photo Awards

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The 2024 Epson Panorama Photo Awards have celebrated exceptional nature and landscape photography, with winners showcasing mesmerizing vistas from remote mountains to striking desert scenes. These panoramic masterpieces blend light, shadow, and texture to convey nature’s beauty and diversity, honoring photographers who push the boundaries of visual storytelling. Continue reading »

Here’s Collection Of 40 Miniature Paper Parrots of This Artist

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After spending 200 days meticulously crafting each piece, Nayan Shrimali is thrilled to share The Parrot Project, his latest series of hand-cut and hand-painted miniature paper artworks. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Photos From The 2024 European Nature Photographer Of The Year

Overall Winner: “In the Forest of the Monarchs” by Jaime Rojo (ES)
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The Society for Nature Photography eV (GDT) has announced the winners of the 2024 European Nature Photographer of the Year competition, highlighting the stunning diversity captured by nature photographers across Europe. Jaime Rojo earned the top prize for his breathtaking image, *In the Forest of Monarchs*, showcasing monarch butterflies in their ethereal beauty and natural habitat. Continue reading »

This Japanese Artist Carves Playful Narratives Into Tree Leaves

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Japanese artist Lito, diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), uses his hyper-focus to create intricate kirie (cut paper) art from fallen leaves. Continue reading »