#1
#1 out of 21.7K est. views
world10h ago
The 42 Fantastic Winners of the World Nature Photography Awards
Petapixel.com and 2 more
- Jono Allen won World Nature Photographer of the Year and secured Gold in the Underwater category with a rare mother-and-calf humpback encounter, underscoring emotional, intimate marine moments.
- The 2026 edition features 42 winning photos across 14 categories, highlighting broad global participation and diverse natural storytelling.
- The awards link creativity with conservation, with Ecologi partnering to plant a tree for each entry to support environmental action.
- Winners are recognized across 14 categories with Gold, Silver, and Bronze distinctions for top images in each field.
- Prospective entrants can find 2027 WNPA entry details online, signaling a structured and accessible competition process.
- Winners span landscapes, wildlife, and photojournalism, reflecting a broad spectrum of natural storytelling and genres.
- The World Nature Photography Awards were founded in 2020 to promote outstanding nature imagery and deepen public connection with nature.
- Allen's underwater image 'Mãhina' is described as a profound encounter, highlighting the emotional impact of marine wildlife photography.
- The awards maintain a consistent Gold, Silver, and Bronze framework across all categories, reinforcing a uniform top-tier standard.
- Notable winning works span art and photojournalism, including 'Ghost of the Reef' and 'Chimp Paradise 30', underscoring genre diversity.
Vote 2
