The Nature Conservancy Photo Contest is an esteemed international photography competition that celebrates the beauty and importance of the natural world through captivating and thought-provoking imagery. Organized by the Nature Conservancy, it has served as a platform for photographers to showcase their talent and passion for nature conservation. Each year, the competition draws entries from photographers around the globe, highlighting the rich diversity of landscapes, wildlife, and environmental issues. The event not only recognizes outstanding visual storytelling but also emphasizes the significance of preserving our planet’s natural wonders.
In its eagerly awaited 2023 edition, the Nature Conservancy Photo Contest has once again shone a spotlight on the remarkable work of photographers from across the world. This year’s winners have been announced, showcasing a breathtaking array of images that capture the raw beauty of nature, wildlife, and the urgent need for conservation. It’s a global affair, with contestants hailing from a staggering 191 countries, demonstrating the far-reaching impact and importance of nature conservation. Enjoy the winning photographs of the 2023 contest below.
Grand Prize Winner
Tibor Litauszki, Hungary
Photo Contest Director Alex Snyder stresses, “The contest judges spent a considerable amount of time in considering our Grand Prize winner. In the end, the composition, technical difficulty, and overall aesthetic of Tibor Litauszki’s image earned him the top spot.”
Celebrity Judge Choice
Hermis Haridas, United Arab Emirates
First Place, Aerials
Agnieszka Wieczorek, Poland
Second Place, Aerials
Neelutpaul Barua, India
Third Place, Aerials
Derek Robertson, United States
First Place, Birds
Grzegorz Długosz, Poland
Second Place, Birds
Mike Krehbiel, United States
Third Place, Birds
Juan Jose Murillo, Colombia
First Place, Climate
Raphael Alves, Brazil
Second Place, Climate
Mustafa Binol, Turkey
Third Place, Climate
Luisa Lynch Harris, Spain
First Place, Freshwater
Jeanny Tang, Hong Kong
Second Place, Freshwater
Alan Taylor, United States
Third Place, Freshwater
Rubens Rebouças, Brazil
First Place, Insects & Arachnids
Benjamin Salb, United States
Second Place, Insects & Arachnids
Soumya Ranjan Bhattacharyya, India
Third Place, Insects & Arachnids
雷 波 / Lei Bo, China
First Place, Lands
Alessandro Carboni, Italy
Second Place, Lands
Roberto Valdez, Ecuador
Third Place, Lands
Adam Mowery, United States
First Place, Mammals
Siddhartha Ghosh, India
Second Place, Mammals
HJ Yang, United States
Third Place, Mammals
Luisa Pericoli, United States
First Place, Oceans
Estebane Rezkallah, France
Second Place, Oceans
Bambang Wirawan, Indonesia
Third Place, Oceans
Giovanni Allievi, Italy
First Place, People & Nature
Michael Hegyi, United States
Second Place, People & Nature
Mano Aliczki, Hungary
Third Place, People & Nature
Randall Hudson, United States
First Place, Plants & Fungi
Jose Pereyra Lucena, Argentina
Second Place, Plants & Fungi
Vittorio Ricci, Italy
Third Place, Plants & Fungi
Ashley Sykes, Australia
First Place, Reptiles & Amphibians
Irina Petrova Adamatzky, United Kingdom
Second Place, Reptiles & Amphibians
Petr Bambousek, Czech Republic
Third Place, Reptiles & Amphibians
Joseph Mullica, United States
First Place, Underwater Life
Russell Laman, United States
Second Place, Underwater Life
Cai Jialing, China
Third Place, Underwater Life
Daniel Nicholson, Australia
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