The 2024 Big Picture Natural World Photography Awards has once again showcased the breathtaking beauty of our planet through the lens of talented photographers from around the globe. This year’s winning photos capture a diverse range of natural wonders, from the serene landscapes of untouched wilderness to the intimate and awe-inspiring moments of wildlife in their natural habitats.
Each image tells a unique story, highlighting the intricate balance of ecosystems and the profound connection between humans and nature. These stunning visuals not only celebrate the splendor of the natural world but also serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving it for future generations.
The 2024 Big Picture Natural World Photography Awards continues to inspire and raise awareness about the pressing environmental issues we face today, encouraging viewers to appreciate and protect the extraordinary beauty that surrounds us.
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#1. Grand Prize: The Forest of the Monarchs by Jaime Rojo, Spain
“An awe-inspiring look into a fragile phenomenon: Immense swaths of Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) sleeping, clinging in clusters, no doubt weary after having made the 3,000 mile migration from Canada and United States to Mexico. These monarchs make the reserve their home until Spring, and during their stay, they rest, reproduce, and prepare for the long journey back. During this eight-month cycle, it is estimated that five generations of these beautiful butterflies are born and die.”
#2. Aquatic Life: Winner – Tadpole Migration by Shane Gross, Canada
#3. Terrestrial Wildlife: Winner – Beauty Of Thar Desert by Hema Palan, India
#4. Winged Life: Winner – Underwater Harmony And Chaos by Franco Banfi, Switzerland
#5. Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora: Winner – In Celebration by Geo Cloete, South Africa
#6. Art of Nature: Winner – Stardust Forest by Kazuaki Koseki, Japan
#7. Human/Nature: Winner – Good Fire by Maddy Rifka, United States
#8. Photo Story – Unusual Perspectives: Winner – Ghosts of the North by Peter Mather, Canada
#9. Aquatic Life: Finalist – Pike Place by Luc Rooman, Belgium
#10. Aquatic Life: Finalist – Parenthood by Dennis Corpuz, Philippines
#11. Terrestrial Wildlife: Finalist – The Fast and the Furriest by Deena Sveinsson, United States
#12. Terrestrial Wildlife: Finalist – King of the Mountains by Radomir Jakubowski, Germany
#13. Terrestrial Wildlife: Finalist – The Band by Jen Guyton, United States
#14. Winged Life: Finalist – Wings of Fire by Baiju Patil, India
#15. Winged Life: Finalist – Do Not Disturb by Hira Punjabi, India
#16. Winged Life: Finalist – Flight of the Night Hunter by Neil Aldridge, United Kingdom
#17. Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora: Finalist – Autumn Cypress by Joshua Galicki, United States
#18. Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora: Finalist – Lava’s Flow by Matjaz Krivic, Slovenia
#19. Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora: Finalist – Foggy Day Afternoon by Thomas Vijayan, Canada
#20. Art of Nature: Finalist – Flamingos Over The Lagoon by Matjaz Krivic, Slovenia
#21. Art of Nature: Finalist – Relentless Gaze by Kat Zhou, United States
#22. Human/Nature: Finalist – Hopeless by Alvaro Herrero, Mexico
#23. Human/Nature: Finalist – Brutal Death by Alessandro Giannachini, Italy
#24. Human/Nature: Finalist – Captive by Marcus Westberg, Portugal
#25. Human/Nature: Finalist – Airborne by Marcus Westberg, Portugal
