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.

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

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

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

"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

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

"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

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

"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

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#5. "Windy Brothers" by Charles Janson, USA

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#6. "Sunrise Hunter" by Charles Janson, USA

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#7. "The Fever" by Kaushiik Subramaniam, United Kingdom

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#8. "A Mother’s Love" byMiguel Bellido Lopez, Spain

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#9. "Slippery Descent" by Nikita Chicherin, Germany

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#10. "Egert Dance" by Beth Walker, Australia

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#11. "The Pinch" by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#12. "The Dive" by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#13. "Set Sail" by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#14. "Lunch Time" by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#15. "Frustrated" by Barbara Case, USA

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#16. "A Little Help from a Friend" by Valerie Neumann, USA

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#17. "Zambezi Sunset" by Turgay Uzer, USA

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#18. "The Backward Glance" by Turgay Uzer, USA

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#19. "Plastic Nest" by Paul Eijkemans, South Korea

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#20. "Sunset Ascent" by Mike Rigney, USA

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#21. "Limelight" by Jayakumar MN, United Arab Emirates.

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#22. "Away from the Pride" by Jayakumar MN, United Arab Emirates

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#23. "Giraffes Under Acacia" by Paolo Ameli, Italy

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#24. "Grace in Stillness" by Jayakumar MN, United Arab Emirates

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025

#25. "Painting in the Sky" by Rodger Novak, Switzerland

Wildlife Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2025


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