Grand Prize & Nature Art Winner: MaruSa PUHEK, Slovenia
The 2025 World Nature Photography Awards have unveiled 18 breathtaking winning images that celebrate the beauty and fragility of our planet. Maruša Puhek earned the prestigious title of World Nature Photographer of the Year with her powerful image ‘Run,’ a stunning tribute to nature’s dynamism. Each photograph reflects the dedication and vision of talented artists who capture the essence of our world in unforgettable ways.
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Nature Art – Silver: Pandula Bandara, Sri Lanka
Animal Portraits – Gold: Khaichuin Sim, Malaysia
Animal Portraits – Silver: Vince Burton, United Kingdom
Behaviour, Mammals – Gold: Tom Nickels, Finland
Behaviour, Mammals – Silver: Jonathan Hodgetts, United Kingdom
Behaviour, Amphibians and Reptiles – Gold: Georgina Steytler, Australia
Behaviour, Amphibians and Reptiles – Silver: Jules Oldroyd, UK
Behaviour, Invertebrates – Gold: Niki Colemont, Belgium
Behaviour, Invertebrates – Silver: Rory j Lewis, United Kingdom
Behaviour, Birds – Gold: Clive Burns, United Kingdom
Behaviour, Birds – Silver: Hermis Valiyandiyil, United Arab Emirates
Plants and Fungi – Gold: Marcio Esteves Cabral, Brazil
Underwater – Gold: Daniel Flormann, Germany
Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments – Gold: Jake Mosher, USA
Black and White – Gold: Paul Goldstein, United Kingdom
Urban Wildlife – Gold: Benjamin Smail, United Kingdom
Nature Photojournalism – Gold: Ael Kermarec, Iceland