Every year, nature photography reaches new artistic heights, and the 2024 Photographer of the Year competition by the Society of German Nature Photographers (GDT) is no exception. The contest drew thousands of stunning submissions from around the globe, each image a vivid testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of our natural world. From serene forest landscapes to the dramatic interplay of light and wildlife, this year’s winners revealed a deep, almost poetic connection between photographers and their environment—each frame pulsing with patience, passion, and precision.
What makes these powerful nature photos so enchanting is not just the scenery they depict, but the stories they tell through the lens of deeply committed artists. These photographers do more than document—they translate fleeting moments of natural wonder into enduring visual experiences. The winning images celebrate not only the diversity and majesty of the planet but also the enduring spirit of those who dedicate themselves to capturing it. In a world increasingly distanced from the wild, these photographs serve as stirring reminders of nature’s magic and the passionate eyes that help us see it anew.
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Nature’s Studio Winners
#1. “Flag tree” by Marte Engelbrecht
#2. “Aerobatics in morning light” by Christian Brinkmann
#3. “Spider web art” by Caroline Walter
#4. “Eye of the desert” by Martin Köppert
#5. “Ice structures” by Susanne Barkmann
#6. “Crystallised” by Stephan Heinemann
#7. “Crab art” by Jan Piecha
#8. “Tree ballet” by Hermann Hirsch
#9. “Between worlds” by Andreas Büttner
#10. “Patterns” by Karsten Mosebach
Landscapes Winners
#11. “Birches in autumn” by Felix Wesch
#12. “Marble” by Florian Smit
#13. “Inferno” by Tobias Richter
#14. “Foggy Morning in Bavaria” by Ulrike Eisenmann
#15. “Godafoss” by Britta Strack
#16. “Dead” by Karsten Mosebach
#17. “Mirrored forest” by Till-Hendrik, Dr. Macher
#18. “Fog bow” by Reinhard Huber
#19. “Cloudy Day in East Atka” by Stefan Christmann
#20. “Lapporten” by Klaus Bombach
