The Artist Gallery Awards 2025 have unveiled a breathtaking collection of wildlife photography that celebrates the raw beauty, diversity, and wonder of the natural world. Featuring 25 winning images from photographers across the globe, this year’s selection pushes the boundaries of creativity and conservation storytelling. From rare animal encounters to intimate moments captured in untamed environments, each photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the fragile ecosystems that surround us.
Photo by: Xiaoping Lin
The winning photos span a wide spectrum of wildlife subjects—from a snow leopard blending into the rocky terrain of the Himalayas to a dramatic standoff between predator and prey in the African savannah. These images not only showcase remarkable technical skill but also reflect deep patience, respect, and understanding of wildlife behavior. Every frame tells a story—some joyful, others harrowing—but all deeply moving.
What sets these photographs apart is their ability to spark emotion and awareness. Whether it’s a polar bear’s contemplative gaze on a melting ice sheet or a tender scene between an elephant and her calf, the images carry urgent messages about conservation and coexistence.
The Artist Gallery Awards have once again proven to be a platform that honors both visual artistry and environmental consciousness. These 25 extraordinary winning photos go beyond aesthetic excellence—they inspire dialogue, raise awareness, and bring us closer to the majestic creatures we share the planet with. For lovers of wildlife, photography, and the natural world, this collection is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
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#1. 1st Place: "The Turtle Throne" by Louis Richter, Australia
"This is a photo taken on the Ningaloo reef in Western Australia. I came across this green sea turtle laying perfectly on a plate coral surrounded by chromis."
#2. 2nd Place: "Jungle Rule" by Xiaoping Lin, China
"On the turbulent sea surface, as soon as the egret caught a small fish, the fierce big fish rushed out of the water, opened its big mouth, and prepared to snatch the small fish. Under the law of the jungle where the weak prey, who would the small fish belong to?"
#3. 3rd Place: "I’ve Got It" by Barbara Case, USA
"An Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear plows through the water as it chases a salmon."
Honorable Mentions
#4. "In the Liquid Mirror" by Richard Verroen, The Netherlands
#5. "Windy Brothers" by Charles Janson, USA
#6. "Sunrise Hunter" by Charles Janson, USA
#7. "The Fever" by Kaushiik Subramaniam, United Kingdom
#8. "A Mother’s Love" byMiguel Bellido Lopez, Spain
#9. "Slippery Descent" by Nikita Chicherin, Germany
#10. "Egert Dance" by Beth Walker, Australia
#11. "The Pinch" by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil
#12. "The Dive" by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil
#13. "Set Sail" by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil
#14. "Lunch Time" by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil
#15. "Frustrated" by Barbara Case, USA
#16. "A Little Help from a Friend" by Valerie Neumann, USA
#17. "Zambezi Sunset" by Turgay Uzer, USA
#18. "The Backward Glance" by Turgay Uzer, USA
#19. "Plastic Nest" by Paul Eijkemans, South Korea
#20. "Sunset Ascent" by Mike Rigney, USA
#21. "Limelight" by Jayakumar MN, United Arab Emirates.
#22. "Away from the Pride" by Jayakumar MN, United Arab Emirates
#23. "Giraffes Under Acacia" by Paolo Ameli, Italy
#24. "Grace in Stillness" by Jayakumar MN, United Arab Emirates
#25. "Painting in the Sky" by Rodger Novak, Switzerland
