Capturing the essence and vibrancy of the natural world, the 2024 reFocus Color Photography Awards celebrate the remarkable talent and dedication of photographers who immerse themselves in the beauty of wildlife. This year’s competition showcased an extraordinary array of images, each a testament to the skill and creativity of the photographers behind the lens.
From the majestic grace of a soaring eagle to the delicate beauty of a butterfly alighting on a flower, the winning photographs encapsulated the diversity and splendor of the animal kingdom. Each image told a story, evoking a sense of wonder and reverence for the creatures that inhabit our planet.
Each photograph was a testament to the photographer’s patience, skill, and deep connection to the natural world. Through their lens, they invited viewers to see the world through new eyes, to appreciate the extraordinary beauty that surrounds us, and to recognize the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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#1. Gold: Pelican Perspective by Bence Máté
“The shy Dalmatian pelicans follow the Greek fishermen’s boats eagerly in exchange for a fish. To photograph the birds, we made a catamaran-like structure with a camera in an underwater case. The voracious birds often caught the camera itself with their huge beaks.”
#2. Silver: Golden Eye by Kathy Sergio
#3. Bronze: Arctic Tern by Nathan Myhrvold
#4. People’s Vote Award: We Are Family! by Vicki Santello
Honorable Mentions
#5. A Tidal Wave Of Pink by Manoj Shah
#6. Human gaze of a primate by Marcello Galleano
#7. Reflections in the Night by Marcello Galleano
#8. Let there be light! by Robert Kok
#9. Dressed for Dawn by Csaba Tokolyi
#10. Under The Towers by Simon Smith
#11. Zebra Portrait by Nathan Myhrvold
#12. Colorful mystery by Pedro Jarque Krebs
#13. Monarch Butterflies prepare for migration by Graeme Purdy
Nominees
#14. Watercolor by Pepe Arespacochaga
#15. Topsyturvy by Nic Van Oudtshoorn
#16. The Guardian of Magic by Marcello Galleano
#17. In the grip of the ice by Zdeněk Vošický
#18. Walking with the lion by Marcello Galleano
#19. Into The Light by Simon Smith
#20. Dawn Walker by Vicki Santello
#21. Highland Cows by John Scheibe
#22. Into The Forests Deep by Georgi Georgiev
#23. Apparent calm by Marcello Galleano
#24. Friends by Rolf Gemperle
#25. Suspended by Laura Merz
