25 Award Winning Black and White Wildlife Photos That Capture Nature's Soul

Discover the raw beauty of the wild through these 25 award-winning black and white wildlife photos from the 2024 Monovisions B&W Photography Awards. Stripped of color, each image reveals a deeper, more emotional connection to nature—highlighting texture, contrast, and form in ways only monochrome can.

These powerful photographs showcase breathtaking scenes from across the globe, capturing intimate moments between animals, dramatic landscapes, and the quiet poetry of the natural world. Celebrated for their technical excellence and artistic vision, these standout entries offer a striking reminder of the soul-stirring power of black and white nature photography.

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#1. 1st Place: In the tumult of nature, mamma bear dreams by Inés Godínez Aguirre de Cárcer (Spain)

A short but heavy storm fell at Cabarceno, the mamma bear didn’t even budge as she peacefully but alert, watches over her two cubs sleaping underneath.

#2. 2nd Place: My Kingdom by Simon Biddie (United Kingdom)

Male California sea lions are distinct from female sea lions; they are larger in size, have thick necks and possess a protruding, grey sagittal crest. During mating season the dominant males become territorial and protect their harem, which can be up to 30 females. Bursting through a shoal of sardines, this imposing male seal lion is framed by the sardines, with his harem seen behind him.