The beauty of nature

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1st classified

The Monarch's Forest
by Jaime Rojo


At El Rosario sanctuary, within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, during the harsh winter months, millions of monarch butterflies gather in a warm embrace, transforming the oyamel fir trees into a vibrant mosaic of colors. The golden rays penetrating the forest create a ma...

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2nd classified

Stormy Cacti
by Luis Roberto Lyons Suárez


A storm rages over the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve in Mexico. This arid realm, home to the planet's richest variety of cacti, faces a dangerous threat from climate change.

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3rd classified

A green turtle in the blue hour
by Gabriel Barathieu


As the sun sets, the enchanting 'blue hour' descends upon N'gouja Beach, home to green turtles. These majestic creatures, abundant in the Mayotte lagoon of the Indian Ocean, are familiar with human company, often approachable by day, yet they vanish as night falls.

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Honorable mention

Resting
by Fabio Savini


An adult male Agile frog (Rana dalmatina), likely taking a well-deserved rest after mating. Surrounding him are the masses of eggs, a testament to his contribution to the cycle of life.

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Honorable mention

The Fox and the Northern Lights
by Vegard Aasen


Sometimes, camera trap photography surprises us with unexpected treasures. What began as an attempt to capture a deer beneath the stars in Western Norway turned into an extraordinary encounter: a fox gracefully illuminated by the dancing northern lights.

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Honorable mention

Underwater caves
by Martin Broen


The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico boasts the world's largest underground river system. Its vast network of tunnels showcases intricate and fragile formations carved over 20 glaciation cycles.

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Honorable mention

Mediterranean sunset
by Julio Martínez


As the Mediterranean sun sets, it sparks the senses for those who contemplate it: scents, breezes, colors, water, salt. Amidst the harsh beauty of Mar Menor, Murcia, behold the mesmerizing dance of a jellyfish during this enchanting hour.

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Honorable mention

Waste
by Olivier Morin


Dead herrings are trapped in a plastic packaging net among thawing sea ice chunks near Pietarsaari, along the west coast of finland on May 3, 2023, during late spring as the sea ice gradually melts.

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Honorable mention

Etna Paroxysm
by Gianluca Gianferrari


Intrigued by Mount Etna's subtle activity suggesting a potential new eruption, Gianluca journeyed to the site for a close-up observation. Arriving just in time, he documented the breathtaking eruptive spectacle on December 1, 2023. The event was marked by powerful explosions and...

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Healthy Glow
by Justin Gilligan


A thriving community of fluorescent hard coral illuminates a shallow tide pool off Lord Howe Island, the southernmost coral reef in the world. These corals, adorned with fluorescent pigments for sun protection, emit a mesmerizing glow when illuminated with blue or ultraviolet lig...

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Remarkable Artwork

Solitary gentoo
by Igor Altuna


In Antarctica, a solitary Gentoo penguin stands atop an ice island in the sea.

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Remarkable Artwork

turtle
by Mohammed Aljulandi


A glimmer of hope radiates from this turtle as it returns to the ocean after laying its eggs in the turtle reserve in Oman. With the ongoing threat of extinction looming over its species, there is a sense of optimism that its efforts will contribute to the survival and proliferat...

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Remarkable Artwork

Lake Bogoria
by Danny Yen Sin Wong


Lake Bogoria, an alkaline lake situated in a volcanic region within a half-graben basin south of Lake Baringo, hosts one of the world's largest populations of lesser flamingos.

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Remarkable Artwork

Flower flow
by César Llaneza Rodríguez


Intimate and creatively composed, this photo seeks to capture the contrast between the movement of the particles and the stillness of the flowers. As the particles dance gracefully and swiftly amidst a composition of primroses, the scene was meticulously arranged to generate curr...

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Remarkable Artwork

Veins Of The Earth
by Robert Bilos


The rivers of Iceland flow from the glaciers to the oceans, carving paths across the volcanic terrain that resemble the veins of the land when viewed from above. Along their journey, they carry essential nutrients for the ecosystem in the form of sediment.

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Remarkable Artwork

Light Line 10: Hurrungane
by Vegard Aasen


In Norway, I climbed Gjertvasstind for the grand finale of the Light Lines Project, set against the rugged backdrop of Hurrungane. On May 4th, under ideal conditions and a radiant full moon, we seized the perfect moment to immortalize the beauty of Hurrungane through three synchr...

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Remarkable Artwork

Electric night
by Ivan Pedretti


In June 2019, while shooting the Milky Way at Capo Spartivento in southern Sardinia, Italy, I noticed a distant storm approaching from Africa, presumably Tunisia, with lightning striking every 2 minutes. Quickly setting up my tripod, I seized the opportunity to capture some shots...

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Alaska Range
by Alessandro Carboni


A breathtaking autumn scene in Denali National Park captures the essence of the first heavy snowfall heralding the onset of winter. The pristine landscape, adorned in vibrant fall hues, is now blanketed in a delicate layer of snow, marking a magical transition between seasons.

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