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International winners

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The International winners will be announced on this page in December 2026.

Local winners

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Add your local winning images/videos by 1st September 2026!

❗️To ensure a fair and transparent selection process, local organizers and local jury members are not eligible to have their submissions included among the winning images selected at the local level and forwarded to the international competition.

Local organizing teams are responsible for verifying compliance with this policy before submitting their list of winning images to the international stage. Any images submitted in violation of this rule may be disqualified.❗️

Armenia

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Video nomination

  • Eagle flight in the Arpi Natural-Historical Reserve
    Photograph: Davyd Manukian
  • Bezoar goats near in the Arpi Natural-Historical Reserve
    Photograph: Davyd Manukian

Azerbaijan

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Macro and close up

  • Green toad (Bufotes genus) in Pirshagi. Sabunchu District. Photograph: Interfase
    Green toad (Bufotes genus) in Pirshagi. Sabunchu District.
    Photograph: Interfase
  • Quince (Cydonia oblonga) in Pirshagi. Sabunchu District. Photograph: Interfase
    Quince (Cydonia oblonga) in Pirshagi. Sabunchu District.
    Photograph: Interfase
  • Broad-petaled geranium (Geranium platypetalum) in Göygöl National Park. Göygöl District. Photograph: Interfase
    Broad-petaled geranium (Geranium platypetalum) in Göygöl National Park. Göygöl District.
    Photograph: Interfase
  • Yellow buttercup (genus Ranunculus) in Göygöl National Park. Göygöl District. Photograph: Interfase
    Yellow buttercup (genus Ranunculus) in Göygöl National Park. Göygöl District.
    Photograph: Interfase
  • Blossom of pomegranate in Pirshagi. Sabunchu District. Photograph: Interfase
    Blossom of pomegranate in Pirshagi. Sabunchu District.
    Photograph: Interfase
  • Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) in Pirshagi. Sabunchu District. Photograph: Interfase
    Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) in Pirshagi. Sabunchu District.
    Photograph: Interfase

Landscape

Colombia

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Macro and close up

Landscape

  • Cuando la cordillera se une con el azul de la bandera Photograph: LentedeBerilo
    Cuando la cordillera se une con el azul de la bandera
    Photograph: LentedeBerilo
  • De la civilización a los cerros Photograph: Lamoraleja
    De la civilización a los cerros
    Photograph: Lamoraleja
  • Amanecer con vistas al Pico Cristóbal Colón und Pico Simón Bolívar en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Departamento de Magdalena, Colombia Photograph: Mottenpriesterin
    Amanecer con vistas al Pico Cristóbal Colón und Pico Simón Bolívar en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Departamento de Magdalena, Colombia
    Photograph: Mottenpriesterin
  • Acantilados y bosque de niebla en el cañón del Tequendama Photograph: Johan Andrés Toro
    Acantilados y bosque de niebla en el cañón del Tequendama
    Photograph: Johan Andrés Toro

Bolivia

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Macro and close up

  • El verdadero oro amazónico-Cyclopes Photograph: Edunavia1
    El verdadero oro amazónico-Cyclopes
    Photograph: Edunavia1
  • Maternidad invertebrada-Membracidae Photograph: Edunavia1
    Maternidad invertebrada-Membracidae
    Photograph: Edunavia1

Landscape

Video nomination

Croatia

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Czechia

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Estonia

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Macro and close-ups

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  • Eurasian brown bears in Paadenurme Nature Reserve Photograph: Verner Kaur
    Eurasian brown bears in Paadenurme Nature Reserve
    Photograph: Verner Kaur
  • Long-eared owl flying over Sõrve Nature Reserve Photograph: Tarvo Kuus
    Long-eared owl flying over Sõrve Nature Reserve
    Photograph: Tarvo Kuus
  • Lycogala in the Paraspõllu Nature Reserve Photograph: Ilme Parik
    Lycogala in the Paraspõllu Nature Reserve
    Photograph: Ilme Parik
  • The great ciliated lichen at Loodi Natural Park Photograph: Silver Teinbas
    The great ciliated lichen at Loodi Natural Park
    Photograph: Silver Teinbas
  • The small pasque flowers at the Vilsandi National Park Photograph: Kairi Kalmann
    The small pasque flowers at the Vilsandi National Park
    Photograph: Kairi Kalmann
  • Young Ural owls in Vääna-Jõesuu Forest Nature Park Photograph: Tarvo Kuus
    Young Ural owls in Vääna-Jõesuu Forest Nature Park
    Photograph: Tarvo Kuus
  • Common redshank in the rain Photograph: Andre Esko
    Common redshank in the rain
    Photograph: Andre Esko
  • Brown bear in Lääne-Viru County Photograph: Feliks Sarv
    Brown bear in Lääne-Viru County
    Photograph: Feliks Sarv

Landscapes

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Germany

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Macro and close-ups

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  • Dune tiger beetle (Cicindela maritima) on Norderney, wadden sea national park Photograph: Stephan Sprinz
    Dune tiger beetle (Cicindela maritima) on Norderney, wadden sea national park
    Photograph: Stephan Sprinz
  • Beech Slime Gauge (Oudemansiella mucida) in the Bruderwald special area of conservation Photograph: Reinhold Möller
    Beech Slime Gauge (Oudemansiella mucida) in the Bruderwald special area of conservation
    Photograph: Reinhold Möller
  • Anoplotrupes stercorosus, the dor beetle, as seen in the Rhine-Taunus nature park Photograph: Johannes Robalotoff
    Anoplotrupes stercorosus, the dor beetle, as seen in the Rhine-Taunus nature park
    Photograph: Johannes Robalotoff
  • A crab spider from the species Diaea dorsata as found in the Rhine-Taunus nature park Photograph: Johannes Robalotoff
    A crab spider from the species Diaea dorsata as found in the Rhine-Taunus nature park
    Photograph: Johannes Robalotoff
  • Chrysis ignita (assumed) at an insect hotel in the Wildeshauser Geest nature park Photograph: Stephan Sprinz
    Chrysis ignita (assumed) at an insect hotel in the Wildeshauser Geest nature park
    Photograph: Stephan Sprinz
  • Two gall midges (Lestremiina) on a cluster of green-leaved sulphur tufts (Hypholoma fasciculare) in the Bruderwald special area of conservation Photograph: Reinhold Möller
    Two gall midges (Lestremiina) on a cluster of green-leaved sulphur tufts (Hypholoma fasciculare) in the Bruderwald special area of conservation
    Photograph: Reinhold Möller
  • Closeup of an rare ladybirdspider (Eresus kollari) on sand in the Pfungstädter Düne special area of conservation Photograph: Luca4368
    Closeup of an rare ladybirdspider (Eresus kollari) on sand in the Pfungstädter Düne special area of conservation
    Photograph: Luca4368

Landscapes

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  • Oak tree near Stücht in Franconian Switzerland nature park Photograph: Reinhold Möller
    Oak tree near Stücht in Franconian Switzerland nature park
    Photograph: Reinhold Möller
  • Oak tree and Riegsee with fog in the Riegsee protected landscape area Photograph: Ursula Jaeger
    Oak tree and Riegsee with fog in the Riegsee protected landscape area
    Photograph: Ursula Jaeger
  • NABU-building in salt marsh in the Hamburger Hallig nature reserve Photograph: Matthias Süßen
    NABU-building in salt marsh in the Hamburger Hallig nature reserve
    Photograph: Matthias Süßen
  • The Loosenberge nature reserve is home to mighty pasture oaks and old stands of juniper Photograph: Xjvolker
    The Loosenberge nature reserve is home to mighty pasture oaks and old stands of juniper
    Photograph: Xjvolker
  • Schwarzes Moor bog in the Rhön biosphere reserve Photograph: Ursula Jaeger
    Schwarzes Moor bog in the Rhön biosphere reserve
    Photograph: Ursula Jaeger
  • The Großer Gleichberg seen from the Kleiner Gleichberg in the Gleichberge nature reserve Photograph: Jörg Braukmann
    The Großer Gleichberg seen from the Kleiner Gleichberg in the Gleichberge nature reserve
    Photograph: Jörg Braukmann
  • Fog falling near the Simmelsberg in the Rhön mountains biosphere reserve Photograph: Jörg Braukmann
    Fog falling near the Simmelsberg in the Rhön mountains biosphere reserve
    Photograph: Jörg Braukmann
  • Isar river between Wallgau and Vorderriss in the Karwendel mit Isar special area of conservation Photograph: Miosta
    Isar river between Wallgau and Vorderriss in the Karwendel mit Isar special area of conservation
    Photograph: Miosta

Ghana

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  • The image shows a moth-like planthopper on a vibrant green leaf Photograph: Demzydem
    The image shows a moth-like planthopper on a vibrant green leaf
    Photograph: Demzydem
  • A perfectly camouflaged grasshopper amongst leaves Photograph: Demzydem
    A perfectly camouflaged grasshopper amongst leaves
    Photograph: Demzydem

Indonesia

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  • Feeding hope, the female parent feeds the Javan eagle chick (Nisaetus bartelsi) Photograph: Bobby Muhidin
    Feeding hope, the female parent feeds the Javan eagle chick (Nisaetus bartelsi)
    Photograph: Bobby Muhidin
  • A bronze-backed tree snake eating a green tree frog. Located in the organic forest of Megamendung, Bogor, West Java. Photograph: Bayu345
    A bronze-backed tree snake eating a green tree frog. Located in the organic forest of Megamendung, Bogor, West Java.
    Photograph: Bayu345
  • The importance of preserving river and forest ecosystems to maintain the balance of nature for current and future generations. Location: Tanjung Belit Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Subdistrict, Kampar Regency, Riau Province Photograph: Domiyanto
    The importance of preserving river and forest ecosystems to maintain the balance of nature for current and future generations. Location: Tanjung Belit Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Subdistrict, Kampar Regency, Riau Province
    Photograph: Domiyanto
  • A tarsier hanging from a tree branch in a community forest in Balangan Regency. Photograph: RidhoArifuddin
    A tarsier hanging from a tree branch in a community forest in Balangan Regency.
    Photograph: RidhoArifuddin
  • When the Orange Wild Rhea (totongoan) plants on Mount Lawu are in fruit, it is an excellent time to photograph fruit-eating birds—one of which is the Fire-tufted Barbet. Photograph: Arif Indrianto
    When the Orange Wild Rhea (totongoan) plants on Mount Lawu are in fruit, it is an excellent time to photograph fruit-eating birds—one of which is the Fire-tufted Barbet.
    Photograph: Arif Indrianto
  • A Javan langur (*Trachypithecus auratus auratus*) leaps through the trees in the Papuma forest conservation area, Jember Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Photograph: Nachtwey
    A Javan langur (*Trachypithecus auratus auratus*) leaps through the trees in the Papuma forest conservation area, Jember Regency, East Java, Indonesia.
    Photograph: Nachtwey
  • Pamotan, in the Dampit of Malang Regency, boasts a beautiful spot featuring terraced rice fields set against the backdrop of Mount Semeru; the morning light filtering into the fields creates a dynamic and exotic natural masterpiece. Photograph: Instalaundry
    Pamotan, in the Dampit of Malang Regency, boasts a beautiful spot featuring terraced rice fields set against the backdrop of Mount Semeru; the morning light filtering into the fields creates a dynamic and exotic natural masterpiece.
    Photograph: Instalaundry
  • The green peafowl is a protected species in Indonesia. Its beauty is most striking when it fans out its tail. In Alas Purwo National Park, the mating season for these birds occurs between June and September; the male spreads his magnificent tail to attract the female. Location: Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi. Photograph: HarfiYulian97
    The green peafowl is a protected species in Indonesia. Its beauty is most striking when it fans out its tail. In Alas Purwo National Park, the mating season for these birds occurs between June and September; the male spreads his magnificent tail to attract the female. Location: Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi.
    Photograph: HarfiYulian97
  • Pelang Beach in Trenggalek exudes a captivating charm from behind its rocky cliffs. A small islands, moss covered rocks, and the gentle lapping of waves create a hidden paradise along the southern coast of East Java truly a feast for the eyes Photograph: Fajar Hengki Wijaya
    Pelang Beach in Trenggalek exudes a captivating charm from behind its rocky cliffs. A small islands, moss covered rocks, and the gentle lapping of waves create a hidden paradise along the southern coast of East Java truly a feast for the eyes
    Photograph: Fajar Hengki Wijaya
  • The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) is a migratory waterbird that often visits shallow waters and wetlands in Indonesia during the migration season. In its non-breeding plumage, it has paler feathers, white forehead, black crown, and black bill. Photograph: Backupspambudi
    The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) is a migratory waterbird that often visits shallow waters and wetlands in Indonesia during the migration season. In its non-breeding plumage, it has paler feathers, white forehead, black crown, and black bill.
    Photograph: Backupspambudi

Iran

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Haiti

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  • vue du ciel en crépuscule. Au fond les nuage forme presque la carte géographique d'Haïti Photograph: Gwo BwaKajou
    vue du ciel en crépuscule. Au fond les nuage forme presque la carte géographique d'Haïti
    Photograph: Gwo BwaKajou
  • Un jardin de fleur s'épanouit au bord de l'eau, offrant un paysage paisible et colorée. Photograph: Razwa File
    Un jardin de fleur s'épanouit au bord de l'eau, offrant un paysage paisible et colorée.
    Photograph: Razwa File
  • Gardeners working in a rice plantation in Les Cayes Haiti Photograph: Hudson-explore
    Gardeners working in a rice plantation in Les Cayes Haiti
    Photograph: Hudson-explore

Prix de Consolation

  • Superbe rivières de Petit goave Photograph: Nayoo34
    Superbe rivières de Petit goave
    Photograph: Nayoo34
  • Un écrin de nature où chaque instant célèbre la beauté authentique de la Cascade Saint-Gérard. SAINT FLEUR John Steeve
    Un écrin de nature où chaque instant célèbre la beauté authentique de la Cascade Saint-Gérard. SAINT FLEUR John Steeve

Kazakhstan

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Macro and close-ups

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Landscapes

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Video

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Kyrgyzstan

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Nepal

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Macro & Close up

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  • Red Panda, An endangered, tree-dwelling mammal at Langtang National Park. Photograph: Deepak Budhathoki
    Red Panda, An endangered, tree-dwelling mammal at Langtang National Park.
    Photograph: Deepak Budhathoki
  • An adult male Spotted Deer (Axis axis) bathed in warm golden light in Bardiya National Park, Nepal. Photograph: Ganga Raj Sunuwar
    An adult male Spotted Deer (Axis axis) bathed in warm golden light in Bardiya National Park, Nepal.
    Photograph: Ganga Raj Sunuwar
  • A fly briefly settled on the head of a Himalayan Cat Snake. Photograph: Nishant Sharma Parajuli
    A fly briefly settled on the head of a Himalayan Cat Snake.
    Photograph: Nishant Sharma Parajuli
  • Graceful flight of Greater Painted Snipe. Photograph: Deepak Budhathoki
    Graceful flight of Greater Painted Snipe.
    Photograph: Deepak Budhathoki
  • Semnopithecus entellus in Bardiya National Park Photograph: Dasrath Shrestha Beejukchhen
    Semnopithecus entellus in Bardiya National Park
    Photograph: Dasrath Shrestha Beejukchhen
  • A female Baya Weaver freezes in mid-flight before entering a meticulously woven nest. Photograph: Roshan
    A female Baya Weaver freezes in mid-flight before entering a meticulously woven nest.
    Photograph: Roshan
  • Dancing Streaked Laughingthrush at Shivapurt National Park. Photograph: Deepak Budhathoki
    Dancing Streaked Laughingthrush at Shivapurt National Park.
    Photograph: Deepak Budhathoki

Landscape

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  • A breathtaking view of Shey Phoksundo Lake. Photograph: Ganga Raj Sunuwar
    A breathtaking view of Shey Phoksundo Lake.
    Photograph: Ganga Raj Sunuwar
  • A stunning view of the Khumbu Icefall and Mount Pumori. Photograph: Gaurab Bhandari
    A stunning view of the Khumbu Icefall and Mount Pumori.
    Photograph: Gaurab Bhandari
  • Trekkers begin the climb before sunrise toward Larke Pass. Photograph: Sangyam Rumba
    Trekkers begin the climb before sunrise toward Larke Pass.
    Photograph: Sangyam Rumba
  • The world’s fourth-highest peak, Lhotse, is bathed in a warm, golden glow. Photograph: Rohit Sharma
    The world’s fourth-highest peak, Lhotse, is bathed in a warm, golden glow.
    Photograph: Rohit Sharma
  • Golden morning light illuminates the Shanti Stupa and Phewa Lake against a majestic Himalayan backdrop. Photograph: Gaurab Bhandari
    Golden morning light illuminates the Shanti Stupa and Phewa Lake against a majestic Himalayan backdrop.
    Photograph: Gaurab Bhandari
  • A Buddhist stupa beneath the sacred peak of Ama Dablam. Photograph: Sangyam Rumba
    A Buddhist stupa beneath the sacred peak of Ama Dablam.
    Photograph: Sangyam Rumba
  • Snow-capped Mt. Nilgiri rises above the Kali Gandaki Valley as seen from Tatopani of Myagdi, Nepal. Photograph: Safal Prakash Shrestha
    Snow-capped Mt. Nilgiri rises above the Kali Gandaki Valley as seen from Tatopani of Myagdi, Nepal.
    Photograph: Safal Prakash Shrestha
  • A tiny person stands on a rocky peak with their arms up in front of a massive snowy mountain. Photograph: Gaurab Bhandari
    A tiny person stands on a rocky peak with their arms up in front of a massive snowy mountain.
    Photograph: Gaurab Bhandari

Malta

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Macro & Close up

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  • Skirmish of the Cormorants Photographer: AronTanti
    Skirmish of the Cormorants
    Photographer: AronTanti
  • Crocothemis erythraea in Malta Photographer: Christian Formosa
    Crocothemis erythraea in Malta
    Photographer: Christian Formosa
  • Cyanistes caeruleus aka Blue Tit Photographer: Kevin Gambin
    Cyanistes caeruleus aka Blue Tit
    Photographer: Kevin Gambin
  • Graphosoma lineatum italicum Photographer: Christian Formosa
    Graphosoma lineatum italicum
    Photographer: Christian Formosa
  • Polyommatus icarus on a lantana flower Photographer: Godwin Borg
    Polyommatus icarus on a lantana flower
    Photographer: Godwin Borg
  • Black-winged Stilt at Malta’s Għadira Nature Reserve Photographer: AronTanti
    Black-winged Stilt at Malta’s Għadira Nature Reserve
    Photographer: AronTanti
  • European Honey Buzzard in Malta Photographer: Kevin Gambin
    European Honey Buzzard in Malta
    Photographer: Kevin Gambin
  • Caper flowers in bloom Photographer: Antonella Vella
    Caper flowers in bloom
    Photographer: Antonella Vella
  • Ipomoea indica accidentally restricted from blooming Photographer: Isabella Mallia
    Ipomoea indica accidentally restricted from blooming
    Photographer: Isabella Mallia
  • Flamingos taking flight at Salina, Malta Photographer: Camillu03
    Flamingos taking flight at Salina, Malta
    Photographer: Camillu03

Landscape

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Peru

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Philippines

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MACRO AND CLOSE UP

  • Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) Photograph: Herbert Kikoy
    Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica)
    Photograph: Herbert Kikoy
  • A striking orange leaf beetle with four black spots rests on a coiled fern fiddlehead in the Sierra Madre Photograph: Emman Asuncion Foronda
    A striking orange leaf beetle with four black spots rests on a coiled fern fiddlehead in the Sierra Madre
    Photograph: Emman Asuncion Foronda
  • Leaf-cutting cuckoo bee (Coelioxys Luzonicus) Photograph: Kramthenik27
    Leaf-cutting cuckoo bee (Coelioxys Luzonicus)
    Photograph: Kramthenik27
  • Portrait of a longhorn beetle Photograph: Kramthenik27
    Portrait of a longhorn beetle
    Photograph: Kramthenik27
  • Bug mating early in the morning with water drops on their body Photograph: Gelo Yap
    Bug mating early in the morning with water drops on their body
    Photograph: Gelo Yap
  • Platymantis Hazelae or Hazel's forest frog showing different skin variation. Photograph: Kramthenik27
    Platymantis Hazelae or Hazel's forest frog showing different skin variation.
    Photograph: Kramthenik27
  • A Rhacophorid tree frog and its tiny insect companion meet on a vibrant flower, highlighting the delicate balance and diversity of life in the Sierra Madre forests. Photograph: Emman Asuncion Foronda
    A Rhacophorid tree frog and its tiny insect companion meet on a vibrant flower, highlighting the delicate balance and diversity of life in the Sierra Madre forests.
    Photograph: Emman Asuncion Foronda
  • Juvenile North Philippine Temple Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus subannulatus) Photograph: Kramthenik27
    Juvenile North Philippine Temple Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus subannulatus)
    Photograph: Kramthenik27
  • Platymantis Corrugatus Photograph: Kramthenik27
    Platymantis Corrugatus
    Photograph: Kramthenik27
  • Mithrenes Panayensis mating Photograph: Kramthenik27
    Mithrenes Panayensis mating
    Photograph: Kramthenik27


LANDSCAPE

  • Mountain terraces found in Atok Benguet Photograph: Gelo Yap
    Mountain terraces found in Atok Benguet
    Photograph: Gelo Yap
  • Callao Cave Photograph: Klienneeco
    Callao Cave
    Photograph: Klienneeco
  • Kayangan Lake in Coron, Palawan Photograph: Klienneeco
    Kayangan Lake in Coron, Palawan
    Photograph: Klienneeco
  • Where the Clouds Embrace the Cordilleras. Photograph: Klienneeco
    Where the Clouds Embrace the Cordilleras.
    Photograph: Klienneeco
  • An aerial perspective of the heavily vegetated volcanic slopes of Taal Volcano Island during misty and overcast weather conditions. Photograph: Micluna
    An aerial perspective of the heavily vegetated volcanic slopes of Taal Volcano Island during misty and overcast weather conditions.
    Photograph: Micluna

Serbia

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  • Zagajica Hills. Special Reserve Deliblato Sands. Author: Vladimir Tadić
    Zagajica Hills. Special Reserve Deliblato Sands.
    Author: Vladimir Tadić
  • A fawn in the grass. Tara National Park. Author: Anđela Đoković
    A fawn in the grass. Tara National Park.
    Author: Anđela Đoković
  • Autumn fog. Landscape of outstanding features Ada Ciganlija. Author: Ivan Bukvić
    Autumn fog. Landscape of outstanding features Ada Ciganlija.
    Author: Ivan Bukvić
  • A carring hoopoe feeding its own chicks. Landscape of outstanding features Kanjiški Jaraši. Author: Igor Gebleš
    A carring hoopoe feeding its own chicks. Landscape of outstanding features Kanjiški Jaraši.
    Author: Igor Gebleš
  • The beginning of new life. Landscape of outstanding features Kanjiški Jaraši. Author: Igor Gebleš
    The beginning of new life. Landscape of outstanding features Kanjiški Jaraši.
    Author: Igor Gebleš
  • West Morava meander. Landscape of outstanding features Ovčar-Kablar Gorge. Author: Vladimir Tadić
    West Morava meander. Landscape of outstanding features Ovčar-Kablar Gorge.
    Author: Vladimir Tadić
  • Beautiful demoiselle. Landscape of outstanding features Pčinja valley. Author: Ivica Stošić
    Beautiful demoiselle. Landscape of outstanding features Pčinja valley.
    Author: Ivica Stošić
  • Banjska Stena lookout. Tara National Park. Author: Stefan Komazec
    Banjska Stena lookout. Tara National Park.
    Author: Stefan Komazec
  • Painted Lady butterfly feeding on a Zinnia flower. Fruška Gora National Park. Author: Miloš Duduković
    Painted Lady butterfly feeding on a Zinnia flower. Fruška Gora National Park.
    Author: Miloš Duduković
  • A griffon vulture flies over the Uvac canyon. Uvac Special Reserve. Author: Karolina Đukić
    A griffon vulture flies over the Uvac canyon. Uvac Special Reserve.
    Author: Karolina Đukić
Winning video
  • Tara Mountain in pristine colors. Tara National Park.
    Author: Marko Dekić

Spain

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Thailand

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  • ลานหินกินเพลิน Enjoy eating Photo by Jamooh
    ลานหินกินเพลิน Enjoy eating
    Photo by Jamooh
  • A Magical World of Emerald Light Photo by Wiradej
    A Magical World of Emerald Light
    Photo by Wiradej
  • The Living Stone of Isan Photo by Iamnexstep
    The Living Stone of Isan
    Photo by Iamnexstep
  • ครอบครัวช้างป่าเขากระป๊อด ในเขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าดงใหญ่ Photo by K.srithorn
    ครอบครัวช้างป่าเขากระป๊อด ในเขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าดงใหญ่
    Photo by K.srithorn
  • สวมหมวก Photo by Gonggong1430
    สวมหมวก
    Photo by Gonggong1430
  • ประกายฉัตร Photo by Tum2516
    ประกายฉัตร
    Photo by Tum2516

Palestine

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Portugal

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  • Central Mountain Range of Madeira Island Photograph: DGuerra
    Central Mountain Range of Madeira Island
    Photograph: DGuerra
  • A Diplodus cervinus in Sesimbra Photograph: Poco a poco
    A Diplodus cervinus in Sesimbra
    Photograph: Poco a poco
  • Flamingo in Torreira, Ria de Aveiro Photograph: Vimacopeca
    Flamingo in Torreira, Ria de Aveiro
    Photograph: Vimacopeca
  • A Zitting Cisticola balancing in perfect acrobatic symmetry between wild stems. Photograph: Carabantos
    A Zitting Cisticola balancing in perfect acrobatic symmetry between wild stems.
    Photograph: Carabantos
  • A sea anemone (Aiptasia couchii) in Sesimbra Photograph: Poco a poco
    A sea anemone (Aiptasia couchii) in Sesimbra
    Photograph: Poco a poco
  • A breathtaking panoramic view of the rugged, sweeping valleys of Portugal's Serra da Estrela Protected Area. Photograph: Afsalgado
    A breathtaking panoramic view of the rugged, sweeping valleys of Portugal's Serra da Estrela Protected Area.
    Photograph: Afsalgado
  • A minimalist landscape capturing the poetic contrast of silhouettes against a golden sunset at Barrinha de Esmoriz. Photograph: Alexfrsantos
    A minimalist landscape capturing the poetic contrast of silhouettes against a golden sunset at Barrinha de Esmoriz.
    Photograph: Alexfrsantos
  • Majestic sunbeams piercing through the mist over the dramatic peaks of Pico Ruivo. Photograph: Domenico Marrano
    Majestic sunbeams piercing through the mist over the dramatic peaks of Pico Ruivo.
    Photograph: Domenico Marrano
  • A graceful flock of Greater Flamingos wading through the calm waters of Torreira. Photograph: Vimacopeca
    A graceful flock of Greater Flamingos wading through the calm waters of Torreira.
    Photograph: Vimacopeca
  • Two Bottlenose Dolphins swimming side-by-side through unique cloud reflections in Aveiro's coastal waters. Photograph: Andre Carvalho Photography
    Two Bottlenose Dolphins swimming side-by-side through unique cloud reflections in Aveiro's coastal waters.
    Photograph: Andre Carvalho Photography
  • Stunning perspective of a traditional levada trail winding through the UNESCO-listed ancient laurel forest. Photograph: Vimacopeca
    Stunning perspective of a traditional levada trail winding through the UNESCO-listed ancient laurel forest.
    Photograph: Vimacopeca
  • A well-camouflaged hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) carrying symbiotic sea anemones among the seaweed of Arrábida. Photograph: Poco a poco
    A well-camouflaged hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) carrying symbiotic sea anemones among the seaweed of Arrábida.
    Photograph: Poco a poco
  • A serene waterfall cascading into a crystal-clear emerald pool in the Gerês-Xurés Biosphere Reserve. Photograph: Afsalgado
    A serene waterfall cascading into a crystal-clear emerald pool in the Gerês-Xurés Biosphere Reserve.
    Photograph: Afsalgado
  • Fresh winter snow transforming the glacial valley of Covão da Ametade into a serene wonderland. Photograph: Andre Carvalho Photography
    Fresh winter snow transforming the glacial valley of Covão da Ametade into a serene wonderland.
    Photograph: Andre Carvalho Photography
  • A striking aerial view capturing the peaceful harmony between nature, water, and landscape in Cértima. Photograph: Andre Carvalho Photography
    A striking aerial view capturing the peaceful harmony between nature, water, and landscape in Cértima.
    Photograph: Andre Carvalho Photography

Tajikistan

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  • Photographer: Marat Nadjibaev The presence of a lone person in a boat conveys the immense scale of the lake and surrounding mountains, creating a powerful visual impression.
    Photographer: Marat Nadjibaev
    The presence of a lone person in a boat conveys the immense scale of the lake and surrounding mountains, creating a powerful visual impression.
  • Photographer: Marat Nadjibaev A rare aerial landscape featuring the winding channels of a river, with a strong composition and high geographical and encyclopaedic value.
    Photographer: Marat Nadjibaev
    A rare aerial landscape featuring the winding channels of a river, with a strong composition and high geographical and encyclopaedic value.
  • Photographer: Мухаммадсолех Оев A rare gathering of black-veined white butterflies, captured with clear detail and significant biological and encyclopaedic value.
    Photographer: Мухаммадсолех Оев
    A rare gathering of black-veined white butterflies, captured with clear detail and significant biological and encyclopaedic value.
  • Photographer: Marat Nadjibaev A technically accomplished and atmospheric night view of Lake Sarez beneath the Milky Way.
    Photographer: Marat Nadjibaev
    A technically accomplished and atmospheric night view of Lake Sarez beneath the Milky Way.
  • Photographer: Rustambek Ahmadzoda A butterfly among wildflowers in Romit, featuring attractive colours and a clear natural composition.
    Photographer: Rustambek Ahmadzoda
    A butterfly among wildflowers in Romit, featuring attractive colours and a clear natural composition.
  • Photographer: Romizjon02 A bird of prey photographed in its natural snow-covered mountain habitat, capturing a rare wildlife encounter of encyclopaedic value.
    Photographer: Romizjon02
    A bird of prey photographed in its natural snow-covered mountain habitat, capturing a rare wildlife encounter of encyclopaedic value.

United Kingdom

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  • First place: Loch Etchachan.jpg Photo by Quensit53
    First place: Loch Etchachan.jpg Photo by Quensit53
  • Second place: Scafell,_Scafell_Pike_and_Eskdale,_English_Lake_District.jpg Photo by Johnjoepam
    Second place: Scafell,_Scafell_Pike_and_Eskdale,_English_Lake_District.jpg Photo by Johnjoepam
  • 3rd place: Spouthead Gill Waterfall Wasdale Lake District 2025 01.jpg Photo by Julian Herzog
    3rd place: Spouthead Gill Waterfall Wasdale Lake District 2025 01.jpg Photo by Julian Herzog
  • Best photo from Wales: Glamorgan_Coast_Cloudy_Reflections.jpg Photo by UserAlbert
    Best photo from Wales: Glamorgan_Coast_Cloudy_Reflections.jpg Photo by UserAlbert
  • Best image from England: Whitby_East_Pier_Tidal_Pools.jpg Photo by BenDodds
    Best image from England: Whitby_East_Pier_Tidal_Pools.jpg Photo by BenDodds
  • Best image from Northern Ireland: The_Wishing_Arch_02.jpg Photo by Thomas Fuhrmann Jakobsthal
    Best image from Northern Ireland: The_Wishing_Arch_02.jpg Photo by Thomas Fuhrmann Jakobsthal
  • Highly Commended: Juvenile_European_Robin_Smaithwaite_Banks_Lake_District_2025_01.jpg Photo by Julian Herzog
    Highly Commended: Juvenile_European_Robin_Smaithwaite_Banks_Lake_District_2025_01.jpg Photo by Julian Herzog
  • Highly Commended: Red_Deer_Bellowing_Cervus_Elaphus_Richmond_Park_2025_01.jpg Photo by Julian Herzog
    Highly Commended: Red_Deer_Bellowing_Cervus_Elaphus_Richmond_Park_2025_01.jpg Photo by Julian Herzog
  • Highly Commended: Mountain_Hare.jpg Photo by EllieJaneHctt
    Highly Commended: Mountain_Hare.jpg Photo by EllieJaneHctt
  • Highly Commended: Mosedale_Lake_District_2025_01.jpg Photo by Julian Herzog
    Highly Commended: Mosedale_Lake_District_2025_01.jpg Photo by Julian Herzog

Uzbekistan

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Sweden

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Kuwait

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Macro/close-ups and Landscapes

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Video nomination

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  • Falcons and Environmental Pollution
    Photograph: Ghasem bavi
  • Environmental pollution and fishing nets with spotted eagles
    Photograph: Ghasem bavi
  • Sulaibiya Rest Area
    Photograph: Yacoup almahdi
  • Rare Shahrman Duck
    Photograph: Ghasem bavi
  • Birds of Sulaibikhat Marine Nature Reserve
    Photograph: Di7ane

Human Rights and Environment

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Vietnam

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  • The crocodile lake in Cat Tien National Park Taken by 1April1950
    The crocodile lake in Cat Tien National Park
    Taken by 1April1950
  • The mountainous area of Du Gia under the sunrise light Taken by Teaanhvu
    The mountainous area of Du Gia under the sunrise light
    Taken by Teaanhvu
  • A Macrobrochis gigas caterpillar dangling on a silk thread, Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam Taken by Dotrihieu
    A Macrobrochis gigas caterpillar dangling on a silk thread, Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
    Taken by Dotrihieu
  • Spider webs stretched between wetland grasses and illuminated by late-afternoon sunlight at Tràm Chim National Park Taken by Ckbk123
    Spider webs stretched between wetland grasses and illuminated by late-afternoon sunlight at Tràm Chim National Park
    Taken by Ckbk123
  • Two domestic water buffalo in the wet grassland of Tràm Chim National Park, Đồng Tháp Province Taken by Ckbk123
    Two domestic water buffalo in the wet grassland of Tràm Chim National Park, Đồng Tháp Province
    Taken by Ckbk123
  • The beauty of nature at a stream in Tay Yen Tu Taken by BiNalove
    The beauty of nature at a stream in Tay Yen Tu
    Taken by BiNalove
  • A Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) preening its feathers on a blooming Cassia javanica Taken by Dotrihieu
    A Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) preening its feathers on a blooming Cassia javanica
    Taken by Dotrihieu
  • The crocodile lake in Cat Tien National Park Taken by 1April1950
    The crocodile lake in Cat Tien National Park
    Taken by 1April1950
  • Under the green leaves at Tay Yen Tu Taken by BiNalove
    Under the green leaves at Tay Yen Tu
    Taken by BiNalove
  • Rocky shoreline and coastal scenery in Nui Chua National Park, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam Taken by Hải Âu Cần Thơ
    Rocky shoreline and coastal scenery in Nui Chua National Park, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam
    Taken by Hải Âu Cần Thơ
  • A big tree at Con Dao National Park Taken by Thaotran1907
    A big tree at Con Dao National Park
    Taken by Thaotran1907
  • Rocky shoreline and coastal scenery in Nui Chua National Park, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam Taken by Hải Âu Cần Thơ
    Rocky shoreline and coastal scenery in Nui Chua National Park, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam
    Taken by Hải Âu Cần Thơ
  • The orchid of a Coelogyne mooreana plant at Bidoup Nui Ba National Park Taken by Dotrihieu
    The orchid of a Coelogyne mooreana plant at Bidoup Nui Ba National Park
    Taken by Dotrihieu
  • Lò Gò-Xa Mát National Park Taken by Tkin VN014
    Lò Gò-Xa Mát National Park
    Taken by Tkin VN014
  • A domestic water buffalo grazing in sunlit wet grassland at Tràm Chim National Park Taken by Ckbk123
    A domestic water buffalo grazing in sunlit wet grassland at Tràm Chim National Park
    Taken by Ckbk123

Bénin

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Landscapes and vegetation

Birds

Yemen

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Taiwan

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  • Nagasawa's pearly everlasting (Anaphalis nagasawae var. nagasawae) on the saddle between Mount Dabajian (elev. 3489.8 m) and Mount Xiaobajian (elev. 3418.9 m) in northern Taiwan. Photograph: Tiouraren
    Nagasawa's pearly everlasting (Anaphalis nagasawae var. nagasawae) on the saddle between Mount Dabajian (elev. 3489.8 m) and Mount Xiaobajian (elev. 3418.9 m) in northern Taiwan.
    Photograph: Tiouraren
  • A yellow-throated marten photographed at Tatachia in Yushan National Park. Photograph: 邱文強
    A yellow-throated marten photographed at Tatachia in Yushan National Park.
    Photograph: 邱文強
  • Pleione formosana in the morning sunlight, an endemic protected plant species of Taiwan. Photograph: Utuxgaya
    Pleione formosana in the morning sunlight, an endemic protected plant species of Taiwan.
    Photograph: Utuxgaya
  • Distant view of Dabajianshan and Xiaobajianshan. Photograph: A1040 168
    Distant view of Dabajianshan and Xiaobajianshan.
    Photograph: A1040 168
  • A Black-winged Stilt incubating its eggs in Taijiang National Park. Photograph: YCCHEN TW
    A Black-winged Stilt incubating its eggs in Taijiang National Park.
    Photograph: YCCHEN TW
  • Bioluminescent fungi photographed in Sheding Park, Kenting. They reproduce in large numbers after rainfall, with a life cycle of about 24 hours. Photograph: Eleanore77
    Bioluminescent fungi photographed in Sheding Park, Kenting. They reproduce in large numbers after rainfall, with a life cycle of about 24 hours.
    Photograph: Eleanore77
  • During summer, visitors to Xiangshan Wetland may have the opportunity to see extensive meadows of Yunlin sea-grass, with orange-yellow and green hues interspersed throughout. Photograph: Junyu-K
    During summer, visitors to Xiangshan Wetland may have the opportunity to see extensive meadows of Yunlin sea-grass, with orange-yellow and green hues interspersed throughout.
    Photograph: Junyu-K
  • Taiwan red pine along the Silk Waterfall Trail. Photograph: Sekidoki
    Taiwan red pine along the Silk Waterfall Trail.
    Photograph: Sekidoki
  • Distant view of Datan Industrial Park from the Guanyin Algal Reef Ecological Conservation Area in Taoyuan, looking north. Photograph: T Gordon Cheng
    Distant view of Datan Industrial Park from the Guanyin Algal Reef Ecological Conservation Area in Taoyuan, looking north.
    Photograph: T Gordon Cheng
  • A misty view of Dream Lake on Mount Datun in Yangmingshan National Park. Photograph: Tslai
    A misty view of Dream Lake on Mount Datun in Yangmingshan National Park.
    Photograph: Tslai

Uganda

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Egypt

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Tanzania

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Tunisia

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  • Dromedary and its camel driver at the end of the day
    Dromedary and its camel driver at the end of the day
  • Elophylax saharicus half out of the water
    Elophylax saharicus half out of the water
  • Un dromadaire lors d'un lever de soleil
    Un dromadaire lors d'un lever de soleil
  • Argiope lobata in full hunt
    Argiope lobata in full hunt
  • Des femmes berberes marchent le long de la route du Dahar
    Des femmes berberes marchent le long de la route du Dahar
  • Bombus entrain de butiner
    Bombus entrain de butiner
  • Arc en Ciel Plage de Radès
    Arc en Ciel Plage de Radès
  • Oryx algazelle (Parc national de Bouhedma)
    Oryx algazelle (Parc national de Bouhedma)
  • Cadavres de vaches Douz
    Cadavres de vaches Douz
  • Canard colvert hybride qui déploie ses ailes
    Canard colvert hybride qui déploie ses ailes
  • Grand-duc ascalaphe Oued Tataouine
    Grand-duc ascalaphe Oued Tataouine
  • Collines Parc National de Bouhedma
    Collines Parc National de Bouhedma
  • Cimenterie Jbal Ressas la nuit
    Cimenterie Jbal Ressas la nuit
  • Clibanarius erythropus Takelsa
    Clibanarius erythropus Takelsa
  • Crique Millefeuille, Douela, Tunisia
    Crique Millefeuille, Douela, Tunisia

BHUTAN

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  • Gasa Monument in Snow covered Mountains in the dawn.
    Gasa Monument in Snow covered Mountains in the dawn.
  • Punakha Monument between two giants rivers.
    Punakha Monument between two giants rivers.
  • Far view of grey, brown and white mountains
    Far view of grey, brown and white mountains
  • the baby langur is hiding in the moms laps making it more beautiful.
    the baby langur is hiding in the moms laps making it more beautiful.
  • Paddy Field at Punakha, Bhutan during summer.
    Paddy Field at Punakha, Bhutan during summer.
  • Dobji Dzong Paro front view. Photo taken on 27 June 2026
    Dobji Dzong Paro front view. Photo taken on 27 June 2026
  • Pale Green Awlet a species of butterflies which was photograph during the bhutan butterfly meet in 2025.
    Pale Green Awlet a species of butterflies which was photograph during the bhutan butterfly meet in 2025.
  • Horses grazing in open field.
    Horses grazing in open field.
  • 108 Stupas at Dochula, Bhutan.
    108 Stupas at Dochula, Bhutan.
  • Monument, the Tiger Nest cling to cliff.
    Monument, the Tiger Nest cling to cliff.
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