South Africa’s diverse landscapes and wildlife have long captivated photographers, offering a rich tapestry of scenes and subjects to capture. The annual South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition celebrates the country’s natural beauty through the lens of talented photographers. This year’s winning entries showcase the stunning variety of nature photography, highlighting both the beauty and fragility of our planet’s ecosystems.
“South African Photographer of the Year’s vision to be known for promoting, inspiring and supporting South African phtoographers. We aim to exist because we care about conservation and hope that through awareness and art, we can encourage more conservation efforts within South Africa”
Overall, the winning photos from the South African Photographer Of The Year competition offer a stunning visual journey through the country’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. They inspire awe and admiration for the beauty of our planet while also highlighting the urgent need to protect and preserve these precious natural treasures for future generations.
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You can find SA Phtoographer Of The Year:
#1. Overall Winner: Shark Portal by Linda Ness
#2. Africa: Walking On Clouds by Nabila Wissanji
#3. Young POTY: Dwarf on a Giant by Jaime Freeman
#4. Mammals: Amateur, Emaciated Aardvark by Gary Cusins
#5. Mammals: Professional, Frenzy by Lance van de Vyver
#6. Landscapes: Amateur, Sandscapes by Hein Kotze
#7. Landscapes: Professional, Kogelberg Kings by Nick Joubert
#8. Birds: Amateur, Dancing in the Light by Lois Groenewald
#9. Birds: Professional, What did you call me by Lance de Vver
#10. Black & White: Amateur, Turning Tail by Veronique Pretorius
#11. Black & White: Professional, Claimed by Nature by Andrew Aveley
#12. Animals in the Environment: Amateur, Cub in Dust Storm by Michiel Duvenhage
#13. Animals in the Environment: Professional, The herd by Andrew Aveley
#14. Water: Professional, Chameleon at the night in the rain by Deon Kelbrick
#15. Closeup: Amateur, The undertaker by Hendrik Louw
#16. Closeup: Professional, Mopani Bridge by Matt Pretorius
