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Winners
Cape Stolbchaty
Photograph: Ekaterina VasyaginaBell Island of Franz Josef Land Ilya Timin
Satchari National Park, Bangladesh Abdul Momin
Hoggar National Park, Assekrem, Tamanrasset, Algeria Mohammed Amri
Autumn at its boom in the valley of Hunza, Gojal Conservancy, Pakistan Nasr Rahman
Swamp cypress (Taxodium distichum) near Sukko, Krasnodar Krai, Russia Aleksandr Horoshilov
Sunset in Baixa Grande, an oasis in the middle of National Park Lençóis Maranhenses Brunonogaki
The wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) is a small wader at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park Abdul Momin
Walruses lying on Northbrook Island. Russian Arctic National Park Ilya Timin
The shore of Elton Salt Lake, Volgograd Oblast, Russia Medvedevphoto (Владимир Медведев)
Gypaetus barbatus in flight. Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy Luca Casale
Chestnut-tailed starling, Satchari National Park, Bangladesh Md shahanshah bappy
Phoenicopterus roseus at the lake of Tunis, Tunisia El Golli Mohamed
Tassili n’Ajjer National Park, Algeria Nabil Chettouh
Meteora rock formation with monasteries on top of them, Greece Stathis Floros
Finalists
Algeria
Tassili n'Ajjer National Park.
Photograph: Chettouh NabilDam of Erraguene under the snow, in the wilaya of Jijel.
Photograph: Mokhtar aliouecheAhaggar National Park.
Photograph: Mohammed AmriEl-djamila ex-la Madrague, Ain Benian.
Photograph: Chettouh NabilArch of Tikoubaouine in Tassili n'Ajjer National Park.
Photograph: Chettouh NabilChelia Mountains in Khenchela Province.
Photograph: Chettouh NabilBeach of Ain Taya.
Photograph: Chettouh NabilKefrida waterfalls, Béjaia.
Photograph: Mokhtar AliouecheMountains in El Asnam Bouira.
Photograph: BouizriphotographyBni hmiden , Constantine.
Photograph: Sami Chelighem
Azerbaijan
Göygöl Lake in Göygöl National Park.
Photograph: AnarzeyInsect on a leaf (Ismayilli State Nature Sanctuary).
Photograph: Toni WöhrlRocks of Qax State Nature Sanctuary.
Photograph: NamikilisuMountains in Gabala State Nature Sanctuary.
Photograph: Havin HPRock structure (Shahdagh National Park).
Photograph: Toni WöhrlMurovdag mountains in Göygöl National Park.
Photograph: Havin HPView the Kepez mountain in Göygöl National Park.
Photograph: Ilkin M-zadeLizard in Absheron National Park.
Photograph: MistelblumeView of Hirkan National Park.
Photograph: Elvin SamadovHills in Qusar State Nature Sanctuary.
Photograph: Lalalzd
Australia
Octopus Rye Pier in Western Point Biosphere reserve
Photograph: KatieleeosborneGalahs House pond, Bowra Wildlife Reserve
Photograph: Weldon.r.thompsonFire over the Three Sisters, Blue Mountains
Photograph: Julienicholls95Dingoes on Fraser Island
Photograph: Swampy99Leafy Sea Dragon, Encounter Marine Park in South Australia
Photograph: KatieleeosborneLightning above The Three Sisters Blue Mountains NSW
Photograph: PoidabroBlue Mountains National Park
Photograph: JamenpercyGranite Beach Tasmania
Photograph: RyanChapObi-Obi Valley Mapleton Falss National Park
Photograph: Icarson9525Karri trees, Boranup Forest Western Australia
Photograph: Paulkyranc
Bangladesh
Pelicans, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park.
Photograph: Abdul MominPurple Nymphaeaceae, commonly called 'water lilies' with fly at Baldha Garden.
Photograph: Azim Khan RonnieJamuna Bridge West Bank Eco-Park.
Photograph: Ashraful Islam ShimulBlue Bottle Fly, Baldha Garden.
Photograph: Azim Khan RonnieThe wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park.
Photograph: Abdul MominSatchari National Park.
Photograph: Abdul MominPelicans, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park.
Photograph: Md shahanshah bappyLate spring view of Dulahazra Safari Park.
Photograph: Syed sajidul islam
Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
Brazil
Cameroon
A picture of Encephalartos Natalensis plant found in Limbe botanical garden in the South West Region of Cameroon.
Photograph: Yeluma NtaliPaysage routier à Makak dans le Nyong Ekellé, région du Centre au Cameroun.
Photograph: PhotokadaffiSur cette photo deux réalités, la terre et la mer la création du jeune trouve un obstacle faut il prendre la voie par la nage immigrer pour poursuivre son rêve?.
Photograph: SimbanematickCette image représente une case de l'aire géographique du Nord, reproduite à la Fondation Jean Félicien Gacha à Bangoulap, dans la région de l'Ouest.
Photograph: MouenthiasLes gravures rupestres du site archéologique de Bidzar, situées sur la route nationale numéro 1 entre Figuil et Maroua. Gravures ayant plusieurs siècles d'existences.
Photograph: 2ddangaA close shot of the Stinkhorn mushroom growing on the fertile soils of the Mount Cameroon national park.
Photograph: Atabong ArmstrongLes Gorges de Kola situé dans le Mayo-Louti à 5,2km de la ville de Guider.
Photograph: 2ddangaLes Gorges de Kola situé dans le Mayo-Louti à 5,2km de la ville de Guider.
Photograph: 2ddangaCette image représente un cours d'eau au quartier Madagascar à Douala avalée par la pollution plastique.
Photograph: Mouenthias
Canada
Hoodoos in Midland Provincial Park at Drumheller, Alberta
Photograph: VaibhapaA pier at a campsite at Sidney Spit on Sidney Island, part of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve in British Columbia
Photograph: Michal KlajbanLandscape of Jasper National Park in Alberta
Photograph: Shahrear MahmudSunrise on Vermilion Lake in Banff National Park in Alberta
Photograph: RembrentSunset at Awenda Provincial Park in Ontario
Photograph: Kiran SundaravarathanView of Lake Louise from above in Banff National Park in Alberta
Photograph: Viktor BirkusA kayaker on Moraine Lake in Banff National Park in Alberta
Photograph: Ryan DerishView of the Athabasca Glacier and Mount Athabasca in Jasper National Park in Alberta
Photograph: Fresh.wafflesA slug eating a mushroom in the forest of Mount Seymour Provincial Park in British Columbia
Photograph: TrougnoufA small group of bighorn sheeps on a hill of Jasper National Park in Alberta
Photograph: Sbxray
Chile
Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) in Torres del Paine National Park.
Photograph: GeorgibulgaroGlacier in Laguna San Rafael National Park
Photograph: Chang Hyon LeeSunset at La Portada Natural Monument
Photograph: Nicolás Valdés OrtegaSunrise at Pehoé Lake
Photograph: MpazmarzoloTorres del Paine from Los Cuernos viewpoint
Photograph: Natalia ÓrdenesFjord before accesing Balmaceda Glacier
Photograph: Reginaldo Galhardo MartinsTrees in Magallanes Nature Reserve
Photograph: Joaquín Rebolledo AladroCrack detail in the Grey Glacier
Photograph: Loreto QuijadaDesert bloom in Lauca National Park
Photograph: Chang Hyon LeeConguillío National Park
Photograph: Jason Guevara Jaramillo
Croatia
Waterfall Krcic in the National Park Krka.
Photograph: Yasha JakovskyTwo butterflies mating (Polyommatus icarus Rott.)
Photograph: Mihaela JurkovićLake by Castle Trakoscan
Photograph: Drazen DombajRastoke Waterfalls
Photograph: Yasha JakovskyNature Park Velebit
Photograph: Matija VolovićRiver Sava
Photograph: Gabrijel VrebacNational Park Plitvice Lakes
Photograph: Irena ŠtefanecNational Park Krka
Photograph: ZovkoMCetina River
Photograph: ZovkoMNational Park Mljet
Photograph: ZovkoM
Egypt
France
Vallée des Merveilles ("valley of marvels") in the Mercantour National Park, by Anthony Graizely
Great cormorant and grey heron in the regional natural reserve "Moselle sauvage", by Musicaline
river in the Cirque de Gavarnie, by Moahim
Frozen lake near the Aiguille de la Bérangère, by JC Foltete
Calanque of En-Vau, Marseille, by Aurélien Saue
Sunrise from the Pic du Midi, by AntoineJoub
National natural reserve "Lilleau des Niges", Isle of Ré, by Yann Werdefroy
Back country skiing at the "cime de la Lombarde", by Harvic06
Reed bed in the national natural reserve "delta de la Sauer", by Colsu
Fishing lift net at the national natural reserve "la baie de l'Aiguillon", by Gasne AC
Georgia
Juta. Kazbegi National Park.
Photographer: Saba sakhvadzeThe flight of the stork over the Khanchal Lake. Khanchal Lake Reservoir.
Photographer: StratovaraVashlovani National Park. Vashlovani semi-desert.
Photographer: Anri137Kolkheti National Park located in western Georgia.
Photographer: Paata vardanashviliKintrishi Protected Area is located in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
Photographer: Paata vardanashviliAlgeti National Park is a protected area in Georgia, in the southeast of the country.
Photographer: Paata vardanashviliJavakheti, near the Paravani lake. Javakheti National Park.
Photographer: Anri137Juta — village in Kazbegi Municipality. Located on the southern slope of the main ridge of Kavkasioni. Kazbegi National Park.
Photographer: Saba sakhvadzeKintrishi Protected Area is located in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
Photographer: Paata vardanashviliDatvisjvari — pass in Georgia, in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, in Dusheti municipality. Located at the main watershed ridge of the Caucasus, 2676 m above sea level. It is made up of jurassic clays. Alpine meadows are decorated.
Photographer: Anri137
Germany
Laubfrosch (Hyla arborea) im Naturschutzgebiet „Weiherkette bei Oberreichenbach“ (Landkreis Fürth).
Photograph: THAWonderlandKreidefelsen, Nationalpark Jasmund auf Rügen.
Photograph: CodeEine Erdkröte im Schilf am Illmensee, Landschaftsschutzgebiet „Illmensee, Ruschweiler See und Volzer See“.
Photograph: BenPfulliDie Hexenbuche auf dem Himmeldunkberg im Biosphärenreservat Rhön.
Photograph: MilseburgOswaldhöhle, Geotop und Naturdenkmal in der Fränkischen Schweiz.
Photograph: ErmellSpatz am Schwanenteich in Waldenburg in Sachsen, Landschaftsschutzgebiet „Mulden- und Chemnitztal“.
Photograph: Kora27Im Landschaftsschutzgebiet „Altwarmbüchener Moor“ (LSG H-S 11) ist die Wiedervernässung so erfolgreich, dass Birken und Kiefern allmählich absterben oder schon abgestorben sind.
Photograph: PuusterkeLuchs im Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald.
Photograph: JakobReiHeute „Bär“, früher „Todstein“ genannter Felsen aus Zechsteinkalk im FFH-Gebiet „Meißner und Meißner Vorland“ im „Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land“.
Photograph: Heinz K. S.Der Moorwald am Rand des Torfmoorgebiets im Naturschutzgebiet „Kaltenhofer Moor“, FFH-Gebiet „Naturwald Stodthagen und angrenzende Hochmoore“.
Photograph: Stefan Koehler MD
Greece
Dragon Lake on Mount Tymfi
Photograph: Nick GiatrakisAir view of Dragon Lake on Mount Tymfi
Photograph: PiterpanosAir view of Voidokilia Beach in Messinia
Photograph: Stelios tsikasMeteora rock formation with monasteries on top of them
Photograph: Stathis florosLake Kerkini in Macedonia
Photograph: Stathis florosLake Xeroloutsa on Mount Tymfi after the first snow
Photograph: PiterpanosAir view of Voidokilia Beach in Messinia
Photograph: Stelios tsikasMount Ainos wintertime at sundown
Photograph: KullackMount Falakro
Photograph: Leftis79View of Tzoumerka and Peristeri from mt Mitsikeli
Photograph: Meteovolos
Italy
An ibex in the Gran Paradiso National Park
Photograph: Vitto.mortoTwo young ibexes in the Julian Alps
Photograph: FuarceThe yawn of the fox in Aosta Valley
Photograph: Alberto PeracchioHeaven in the Gran Paradiso National Park
Photograph: Duilio FiorilleMonviso at sunset
Photograph: Robertobruno80Vipera berus melanotica in the Friulan Dolomites
Photograph: Dario QuattrinNatural monument of the Acqua Fraggia waterfalls
Photograph: MeripizziVulture in flight over Piedmont
Photograph: Luca CasaleThe snail climbing the mountain
Photograph: ITALOGIUSTA frozen biotope in Sugana Valley
Photograph: Zana64
Jordan
Viewing Area of Amman National Park.
Photograph: Jeeda GhazalWhite Wild Flowers.
Photograph: Jeeda GhazalRum Valley.
Photograph: Ibrahim nabeel salahAzraq Wetland Reserve.
Photograph: Ahmad BadwanSide of Debbin Reserve.
Photograph: Jeeda GhazalAzraq Wetland Reserve.
Photograph: Ahmad BadwanCedar Trees at Al Arz Natural Forest.
Photograph: Ziad AbdullahDahek Desert.
Photograph: Ibrahim nabeel salahRoad From Little Petra to Wadi Araba.
Photograph: Anastasia PozdnyakovaSpring Trees.
Photograph: Aseel F Almanaseer
Latvia
Wild cows near Engure lake.
Photograph: Karlis UstupsSea coast near Užava.
Photograph: Normunds KolbySkaista lake in Cena moorland.
Photograph: Karlis UstupsSmall waterfall on Dauda river.
Photograph: Normunds KolbyWild cows (Engure lake Nature Park).
Photograph: Karlis UstupsKāla lake in Vestiena Protected Landscape Area.
Photograph: Normunds KolbyGreat Ķemeri Bog.
Photograph: Karlis UstupsSpriņģu rock near Līgatne.
Photograph: Evita wikiGreat Ķemeri Bog in winter.
Photograph: Karlis UstupsWild horses in Engure lake Nature Park.
Photograph: DaceK 86
Moldova
Butești Gorge
Photograph: Iurie CalujaStînca Mare, natural monument
Photograph: SerKo PhotographyBurlănești Defile
Photograph: HeliaqueTrebujeni landscape reserve
Photograph: Superbe777Fetești Defile
Photograph: Iurie CalujaGeological complex of Lopatnic
Photograph: Vadim ȘterbateDuruitoarea Defile
Photograph: SerKo PhotographyCodru scientific reserve
Photograph: Superbe777Suta de Movile landscape reserve
Photograph: SerKo PhotographyȚipova landscape reserve
Photograph: IurieSvet
Morocco
Tislit Gorges, Taliouine by Nawfal Kharbach
Cathedral Mountain, Tilouguite by Nawfal Kharbach
Seagull, Ras El Ma cape by Farajiibrahim
Lesser black-backed gull, Essaouira by CEllen
White pelicans, Rabat zoo by Farajiibrahim
Snow mounatin at night by WasJL
Toubkal National Park by Twhrl
Lalla Fatna Beach, Safi by Fatimaezzahra88
Dune, Merzouga by Kdouri omar
Goat in argan tree by CEllen
Nepal
Bhairab kunda is the second lake in the region of Goasikunda. The Kunda is located in Sindhupalchok district of Nepal at an altitude of 4,240 m (13,910 ft).
© UmmidnpGhandruk is a popular place for treks in the Annapurna range of Nepal.
© Utsab Raj GiriGokyo Lake
© Saf.allMorning View from Ghandruk Village
© Ameet RanjitThe landscapes of city of wall- Lo Manthang.
© UmmidnpGolden hour over Phewa Lake, Pokhara.
© Lurey RohitThe Heavenly Rara Lake.
© PrabeshsdevOne-horned Rhinoceros at Chitwan National Park.
© Lurey RohitHorse in Kenzin valley Rasuwa
© Santosh YonjanAerial view of Annapurna Himal
© Tsewang Lama
Nigeria
Rock Formations at Moshra Gardens, Okeho by Dolapo805
Eieke, Olumirin Water Falls, Erin Ijesha by Jesu-loba
Sunset at River Benue by Agbendeh Simon
Idanre Hills by Ayobami Macaulay
Erin ijesa waterfall by Tosin1111
Watersided Hill of Ikole Town, Ekiti State by Tijae07
After rainfall in Afe babalola university, Ado-Ekiti,Ekiti state ,Nigeria by Kiyah Kiara
Brothers at Dusk by Obii Okongwu
Ethiope River by Aghogho Otega
Abeokuta Forest Nursery by Royreal
Pakistan
Philippines
Dioyo River in Baliangao, Misamis Occidental.
Photograph: TheglennpalacioWatershed Forest Reserved in Coron, Palawan.
Photograph: TheglennpalacioPeoples' Park in the Sky overlooking Taal Volcano in Batangas.
Photograph: IravillanuevaBaliangao Protected Landscape/seascape in Misamis, Occidental.
Photograph: TheglennpalacioBesao Mt. Province.
Photograph: Ira O. VillanuevaMagsapad Biri Rock Formation.
Photograph: Andrew Gil DesabelleNaked-faced spiderhunter 'Arachnothera clarae' taken at Puerto Princesa.
Photograph: Mary Chris LoweLake Duminagat in Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental.
Photograph: TheglennpalacioOsmeña Peak overlooking Tañon Strait and Mount Kanlaon, Negros Island.
Photograph: Tyrll Adolf ItongPalawan, One of the Game and Refuge Sanctuaries which was established in 1967 in the Philippines.
Photograph: Theglennpalacio
Russia
Walruses on the Northbrook Island. Russian Arctic National Park.
Photograph: TiminilyaSwamp cypress (Taxodium distichum) near Sukko, Krasnodar Krai.
Photograph: HoroshilovAleksandrRinged seal (Pusa hispida) watching you. Terpey-Tumus, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic.
Photograph: Кирилл УютновShore of the Elton Salt Lake, Volgograd Oblast.
Photograph: Medvedevphoto (Владимир Медведев)Cape Stolbchaty after sunset. Kurils Nature Reserve.
Photograph: Екатерина ВасягинаBell Island of the Franz Josef Land and Eira Lodge of the Benjamin Leigh Smith expedition, Russian Arctic National Park.
Photograph: TiminilyaFumarole of the Mutnovsky Volcano. South Kamchatka Sanctuary.
Photograph: Nimuel23Matykil island of Yam Islands archipelago. Magadan Nature Reserve.
Photograph: Екатерина ВасягинаMuskox on the Bolshoy Begichev Island in Laptev Sea. Natural monument Terpey-Tumus, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic.
Photograph: Кирилл УютновThe shore of the lake in the caldera of Golovnin volcano. Kurils Nature Reserve.
Photograph: Екатерина Васягина
South Korea
Yeongwol Korean Peninsula-shaped Cliffs
by MonhighisepikMuan Mudflat
by YoonjGyeongju Yangnam Jusangjeolli Cliffs
by GoytexSeongsan Sunrise Peak
by Sukkim1996Sobaeksan National Park
by PotoakSeongsan Sunrise Peak
by AjebulonSobaeksan National Park
by WakochUpo Wetland
by 최옥석
Spain
Massís del Montseny.
Photograph: MikiponsFaro del Fangar.
Photograph: Agustí DescarregaArrecife de las Sirenas.
Photograph: DgalanSierra de Aracena.
Photograph: DiegatorrCaballos losinos en la Reserva y Centro de Interpretación del Bisonte Europeo.
Photograph: DiscastoBarranco da loba.
Photograph: Artabros89San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.
Photograph: Kumarmp82Desierto de Tabernas.
Photograph: DgalanRiera de Viladrau.
Photograph: MikiponsDelta de l'Ebre.
Photograph: Agustí Descarrega
Sweden
Aurora borealis near Torneträsk, Abisko.
Photograph: Pavel.shyshkouskiSmall waterfall in Skuleskogen.
Photograph: Pavel.shyshkouskiSnowy mountains in Abisko.
Photograph: Selixshiraii
Sunset over Hovs hallar with Hallands Väderö in the distance.
Photograph: Håkan AnderssonFjärdlång in Stockholm archipelago.
Photograph: Arild VågenRauk in Langhammars, Gotland.
Photograph: BorjanneSwimming reindeer in Laisdalen.
Photograph: Leif UnossonLapporten, Abisko, covered in snow.
Photograph: SelixshiraiiSunset and flowers at Stora Bornö.
Photograph: Joakimhansén
Taiwan
Thailand
หมาในแห่งอุทยานแห่งชาติเขาใหญ่, by รัชพงศ์ ดีมาก
อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยอินทนนท์, by BerryJ
อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ, by Tirajit Chaisombat
อุทยานแห่งชาติไทรทอง, by KOSIN SUKHUM
อุทยานแห่งชาติแจ้ซ้อน, by BerryJ
อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาแหลม, by KOSIN SUKHUM
แบ่งปัน, by รัชพงศ์ ดีมาก
จุดชมวิวกิ่วแม่ปาน อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยอินทนนท์ จ.เชียงใหม่, by Nopparat thanatawan
อุทยานแห่งชาติแหลมสน, by Chaiyathat
อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ, by Tirajit Chaisombat
Tunisia
Phoenicopterus roseus at the lake of Tunis.
Photograph: User:El Golli MohamedMerops apiaster in the Ichkeul National Park.
Photograph: User:El Golli MohamedEgretta garzetta at the lake of Tunis.
Photograph: User:El Golli MohamedPhalacrocorax carbo at the lake of Tunis.
Photograph: User:El Golli MohamedPanoramics at the lake of Tunis.
Photograph: User:80shoney_ KHAlectoris barbara at the lake of Tunis.
Photograph: User:El Golli MohamedSunset over Kerkennah.
Photograph: User:Yesmine zSebkha Kelbia.
Photograph: User:AstiosaurusRas R'mal.
Photograph: User:BahbouheCiconia ciconia in the Ichkeul National Park.
Photograph: User:El Golli Mohamed