The 2025 North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Awards have unveiled remarkable winning photos that capture the breathtaking beauty and diversity of the natural world. From stunning birds to close-up Macro photos, these award-winning images showcase the talent and dedication of nature photographers across the continent. Each photograph tells a unique story, highlighting the fragile yet resilient ecosystems, rare animal behaviors, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena.
The competition, known for celebrating excellence in nature photography, attracted entries from both professional and amateur photographers, demonstrating the power of visual storytelling in conservation efforts. This year’s winners not only captivate the viewer but also serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our planet’s incredible biodiversity.
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#1. Birds – Winner: "Allen’s Hummingbird Standoff" by Kevin Lohman
#2. Birds – Fist Runner-Up: "The Correct Angle–Finally!" by Turgay Uzer
#3. Birds – Judges’ Choice: "Let’s Go Together" by Yoshiki Nakamura
#4. Birds – Judges’ Choice: "Least Terns’ Courtship in First Light" by Rajan Desai
#5. Mammals – Winner: "Hippo Trio" by Rick Beldegreen
#6. Mammals – Fist Runner-Up: "Play Fighting" by Elizabeth Shen
#7. Mammals – Judges’ Choice: "Grumpy Cat" by Zita Quentin
#8. Mammals – Judges’ Choice: "Together" by Miles Hewitt-Boorman
#9. Scapes – Winner: "Stormy Sunset" by Ginger Barger
#10. Scapes – Fist Runner-Up: "Auroral Corona over Lone Peak" by Patty Bauchman
#11. Scapes – Judges’ Choice: "Dance Of The Dead" by Mollie Issacs
#12. Scapes – Judges’ Choice: "Mars Desert Badlands" by Ilene Meyers
#13. Conservation – Winner: "Critical Moment" by Elizabeth Shen
#14. Conservation – Fist Runner-Up: "Race to Survive" by Sarah Killingsworth
#15. Conservation – Judges’ Choice: "Western Grebe tries very hard to get the oil off its feathers" by Anar Daswani
#16. Conservation – Judges’ Choice: "The One Who Cares" by Shauna Hart
#17. Macro, Micro – Winner: "Embrace" by Steffen Foerster
#18. Macro, Micro – Fist Runner-Up: "Scales of a Great Purple Hairstreak wing" by Bruce Taubert
#19. Macro, Micro – Judges’ Choice: "Yellow-bellied bee assassin bug attacking a native bees" by Bruce Taubert
#20. Macro, Micro – Judges’ Choice: "In the Nest" by Cameron Azad
#21. Comedy/Humor – Winner: "Make room for me turtle" by Cami Marculescu
#22. Comedy/Humor – Fist Runner-Up: "Monkey Business" by Bill Klipp
#23. Comedy/Humor – Judges’ Choice: "Bear Aware" by Bruce Leventhal
#24. Comedy/Humor – Judges’ Choice: "Testing the Limits" by Barbara Fleming
