42 Award-Winning Photos From The World Nature Photography Awards 2025
The World Nature Photography Awards (WNPAs) have officially revealed the winners for 2025. Photographers from every part of the world submitted breathtaking entries, capturing the true beauty of nature, wildlife, and planet Earth.
The grand prize and $1,000 cash award went to Maruša Puhek from Slovenia for her powerful photograph titled ‘Run.’
Winners were also announced across multiple exciting categories such as:
- Nature Art Photography
- Wildlife Animal Portraits
- Amphibians and Reptiles Behaviour
- Mammal Behaviour
- Bird Behaviour
- Invertebrate Behaviour
- People and Nature Photography
- Plants and Fungi Photography
- Underwater Photography
- Urban Wildlife Photography
- Planet Earth Landscapes and Natural Environments
- Black and White Nature Photography
- Animals in Their Natural Habitat
- Nature Photojournalism
These award-winning images show the incredible power of wildlife conservation, eco-tourism photography, and the urgent need for environmental protection.
Scroll down now to view the 42 most stunning finalist photographs and enjoy an exclusive interview with the grand winner, Maruša Puhek, where she shares her passion for nature photography and the story behind her winning shot.
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