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Teen Photographer Snaps Dream Moment as Hobby Falcon Chases Dragonfly to Win UK Nature Photo Contest
A 17-year-old photographer, Maksym Breus, won Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s 2026 Nature Photography Competition with an image of a hobby falcon chasing a dragonfly after about 200 hours of observation and three years of trying. The win includes a ZEISS prize and a feature in the 2027 calendar; a Young Person winner (Tia Pardon) and a Mobile Phone winner (Clifford Wicker) were also announced. An exhibition of the winners will run at Cley Marshes in October, and the calendar goes on sale in late September.
Sea Stories in Focus: Ocean Photographer of the Year Finalists
The article spotlights Gizmodo’s picks from the Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards finalists, showcasing dramatic marine scenes—from orca hunts and octopus courtship to seal pups, sea turtles, and tiny reef life—while also noting how human activity impacts ocean ecosystems.
Scientists at Work: Award-Winning Photos Reveal Science in Action
Nature's annual Scientists at Work photo contest showcases striking scenes from research—from coral reef incubation chambers measuring oxygen to algal blooms, a fluorescent mosquito study, microbes on a whale shark, and the winning ibises-with-guides image—highlighting the people and ecosystems behind modern science.
Discover London's Wildlife Through Stunning Visuals and Stories
London residents have captured diverse wildlife through photography, highlighting the city's natural beauty in a new BBC documentary, Wild London, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, showcasing animals like kingfishers, foxes, snakes, and hedgehogs in their urban habitats.
Top Wildlife and Nature Photos of 2025
The article showcases the best nature photography of 2025, highlighting stunning images of animal behaviors and unique plant features, including a male gobbleguts fish incubating eggs in its mouth, a caterpillar with a 'mad hatter' headgear, an orb weaver spider illuminated by city lights, and a fluorescing pitcher plant, all recognized in prestigious photography competitions.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: Stunning Images of a Planet Under Pressure
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest announced its highly commended images for 2025, showcasing stunning and diverse wildlife photographs from around the world, including Arctic wolves, lions, penguins, and elephants, highlighting both natural beauty and conservation issues.
"Rare Red Sprites: Spectacular Skies Over WA's Kimberley"
Nature photographer JJ Rao captured rare red sprites, large electrical discharges that form high above active thunderstorms, in the skies over Western Australia's Kimberley region. The sprites, almost impossible to see with the naked eye, appeared as feathery tendrils of reds and purples and were described as some of the most intricate natural phenomena in the world. Astrophysicist Brad Tucker highlighted the rarity of capturing red sprites on camera and emphasized the importance of studying and mapping them for future research.
"Stunning Dinosaur Embryo Image Takes Top Prize in Nature Competition"
A photography competition held by the BMC Ecology and Evolution journal has showcased stunning images of scientific research, including a dinosaur embryo, fossilized dinosaur blood vessel, parasitic fungi infecting ants and spiders, shark conservation efforts, and an underwater ROV exploring the depths of the Coral Sea Marine Park. The overall winner was an image of an invasive orange pore fungus in Australia. These captivating photos provide a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of the natural world and the ongoing scientific discoveries within it.