Nature World, Winner: “Baby Alligator Floating in a Pond” by Kent Stuart
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.
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Nature World, Finalist: “Milkweed Tussock Caterpillars” by Sandra Lim
Nature World, Finalist: “Merapi” by Mark Levitin
Nature World, Finalist: “Secretary bird Swallowing” by Dr Johan J Botha
Nature World, Finalist: “The Family” by Olav Thokle
Nature World, Finalist: “Sorry for Eating” by Hira Punjabi
Nature World, Finalist: “The Ice Mushroom” by Peter O’Hara
Nature World, Finalist: “Da Feet” by Deena Sveinsson
Nature World, Finalist: “Scarlet Macaw Peekaboo” by William Halladay
Nature World, Finalist: “The Conductor” by Krisztina Mácsai
Drone, Winner: “Rooftop Journey” by Azim Khan Ronnie
Drone, Finalist: “Relaxing in Ice” by An Li
Drone, Finalist: “The Dance of the Flamingos” by Silke Hullmann
Drone, Finalist: “The Golden Path” by Andrea Izzotti
Drone, Finalist: “Cultural Adventure” by Shyjith Onden Cheriyath
Drone, Finalist: “Burning of the Tower of Babel” by Maria Plotnikova
Drone, Finalist: “Car Tire Warehouse” by Mohammad Hossein Moheimani
Drone, Finalist: “A Natural Hot Springs” by Madhusudan Hari
Drone, Finalist: “Folk Games” by Duc Bui Viet
Drone, Finalist: “Bull Market” by Tao Hua