From bees to beavers to bats—check out some of the stunning photography that won this year’s competition.
What on Earth have you photographed? This is the question the BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition poses photographers each year since 2014. The competition encourages photographers from around the world to submit work that both celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth. According to Rhonda Rubinstein, Co-Founder and Creative Director of the contest, “the competition’s success is about bringing more awareness to the photographers and the conservation stories they are showcasing.” Furthermore, through the power of imagery, they hope to inspire action to protect and conserve our planet.
Check out a selection of winners below from all seven categories, and view all the finalists on the BigPicture website.
art of nature

Photograph by Pål Hermansen, Art of Nature Winner.


Right: Tromso, Norway. Photograph by Steve Mandel, Art of nature Finalist.
Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora

Photograph by Tom St. George, Landscapes, Waterscapes, and flora winner.


Right: La Teste-de-Buch, France. Photograph by Nicolas Raspiengeas, Landscapes, Waterscapes, and flora Finalist.
Aquatic Life

Photograph by David Slater, Aquatic Life Winner.


Right: YOKOHAMA, JAPAN. Photograph by Tony Wu, AQUATIC LIFE FINALIST.
WINGED LIFE

Photograph by Sitaram Raul, Winged Life Winner.


Right: Salamanca, Spain. Photograph by MARIO CEA SÁNCHEZ, WINGED LIFE FINALIST.
Terrestrial Wildlife

Photograph by Bence Mate, Terrestrial Wildlife Winner.


Right: IRÚN, SPAIN. Photograph by Jose Grandio, TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE FINALIST.
Human/Nature

Photograph by Bence Mate, Human/Nature Winner.

