The 2024 Nature inFocus Photography Awards have once again showcased the breathtaking beauty of the natural world, highlighting the best in wildlife and conservation photography. This year’s 25 remarkable award-winning photos capture awe-inspiring moments from across the globe, featuring stunning animal portraits, powerful conservation stories, and strikingly creative nature photography.
From rare wildlife encounters to visually captivating landscapes, these images not only celebrate the wonders of nature but also serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving our planet’s fragile ecosystems. Whether it’s the raw emotion of an animal in its natural habitat or a thought-provoking conservation message, each winning photograph tells a compelling story, bringing the magic of the wild to viewers everywhere.
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#1. Photographer of the Year – Portfolio: "Trapped Between Worlds" by Supun Dilshan
"In Sri Lanka, the relentless march of human development has forced wild elephants into increasingly perilous territories. Once free to roam vast, untouched landscapes, these majestic creatures now navigate a maze of electric fences, busy railways, and crowded roads as their natural habitats vanish. This portfolio captures the heartbreaking journey of elephants caught between survival and a world not built for them. Each image not only documents the struggle for life but also calls for urgent action to protect both the giants and the people who share their land."
#2. Animal Behaviour – Winner: "Sharks in school" by Angela Albi, August Paula
"A school of hardyhead silversides moves in perfect sync, twisting and turning to escape a squad of blacktip reef sharks. The fish react in waves, each shift an attempt to stay just out of reach. But the sharks are relentless, weaving through the silvery mass, waiting for a mistake to strike."
#3. Animal Behaviour – Runner-up: "Midnight Predators" by Tibor Litauszki
#4. Animal Behaviour – Special Mention: "Desert Duel" by Pradyut Kumar Das
#5. Animal Behaviour – Special Mention: "The Final Act" by Anirudh Laxmipathy
#6. Animal Behaviour – Special Mention: "Drifting Universe" by Massimo Giorgetta
#7. Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat – Winner: "He Looks to the Heavens" by Jacquie Matechuk
"High in the Andean mountains of Ecuador, Tony, a large male Spectacled Bear, sought refuge from the midday heat in the embrace of a century-old fig tree. Draped in Spanish moss, the tree swayed gently with the rhythm of the canyon’s breath. As a light rain began to fall, he stood and turned his face skyward, as if welcoming the cool relief."
#8. Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat – Special Mention: "Dreaming in the Reeds" by Lukasz Gwizdziel
#9. Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat – Special Mention: "Misty Morning" by Hira Punjabi
#10. Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat – Special Mention: "An Illusion" by Tibor Litauszki
#11. Young Photographer – Winner: "Through the Looking Leaf" by Salahuddin Ahmed
"A damselfly peers through a hole in a vibrant green leaf, offering a glimpse into its delicate world. The contrast between the insect’s form and the leaf’s texture highlights the small yet intricate wonders hidden in the undergrowth."
#12. Young Photographer – Runner-up: "Is That a Big Fish?" by Rohan Shah
#13. Young Photographer – Special Mention: "Golden Drift" by Jomtup Charoenlapnumchai
#14. Young Photographer – Special Mention: "Escaping The Smoke" by Seyan Hirani
#15. Creative Nature Photography – Winner: "Balancing Act" by Kai Kolodziej
"A few snails rest delicately on blades of grass, their fragile forms highlighted against the soft glow of a backlit setup."
#16. Creative Nature Photography – Special Mention: "Deadly Elegance" by Raghuram Annadana
#17. Creative Nature Photography – Special Mention: "The Rising" by Linto John
#18. Animal Portraits – Winner: "Tree huggers" by Pruthvi B
"A mother leopard scales a tree with effortless grace, her cub watching from below before following her lead. Captured on a camera trap set near Mysore, this moment reveals not just the intricate bond between a mother and her cub but also the instinctual behaviour of the cat."
#19. Animal Portraits – Runner-up: "Crowned by Nature" by Prashanthan Yogendranathan
#20. Animal Portraits – Runner-up: "On Thin Ice" by Philippe Ricordel
#21. Animal Portraits – Special Mention: "Deadly Grasp" by Roman Willi
#22. Animal Portraits – Special Mention: "The Water Walker" by Surya Ramachandran
#23. Animal Portraits – Special Mention: "Symmetry" by Lukasz Gwizdziel
#24. Animal Portraits – Special Mention: "Life in B&W" by Satish H
#25. Animal Portraits – Special Mention: "Beneath the Surface" by Amith Kiran Menezes
