Photo: Mikhail Korostelev
After reviewing over 6,500 entries from talented photographers from across the globe,The California Academy of Sciencesin San Francisco has found their winners for the 2019 BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition.
All of the images were taken with an eye for conservation. Photographers submitted the photos the thought captured the mystifying, magical and amazing natural world, so those who viewed the shots would be moved to protect our planet and everything on it.
These images originally appeared onbioGraphic, an online magazine about science and sustainability and the official media sponsor for the California Academy of Sciences’BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition. Animal lovers can see a selection of the winning images below, including the grand prize winner.
Those interested in seeing all the winning photos will have an opportunity to do so at the BigPicture photography exhibit, set to open on July 26 at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
Audun Rikardsen
Grand Prize Winner
“Black Grouse Showing Off”
Taken in:Tromsø, Norway
Photographer:Audun Rikardsen of Tromsø, Norway
Chiara Salvadori
Art of Nature Category Winner
“Clouds of Salt”
Taken in:Salar de Antofalla, Argentina
Photographer:Chiara Salvadori of Savona, Italy
Mikhail Korostelev
Terrestrial Wildlife Category Winner
“Brown bear. Underwater view.”
Taken in:Ozernaya River, South-Kamchatka Federal Sanctuary, Kamchatka, Russia
Photographer:Mike Korostelev of Moscow, Russia
Julie Fletcher
Terrestrial Wildlife Category Finalist
“Resilience”
Taken in:Vivonne Bay Kangaroo Island, Australia
Photographer:Julie Fletcher of Island Beach, Australia
Daniel Dietrich
“Boneyard Waltz”
Taken in:Kaktovik, Alaska, United States
Photographer:Daniel Dietrich of Inverness, California
Buddy Eleazer
“Traveling to the Edge”
Taken in:Namib-Naukluft Desert, Namibia
Photographer:Prince (Buddy) Eleazer of Allentown, Pennsylvania
Pier Mané
Aquatic Life Category Winner
“Sea Dragon”
Taken in:Galápagos, Ecuador
Photographer:Pier Mane of Cape Town, South Africa
Jinggong Zhang
Aquatic Life Category Finalist
“Bohemian Skirt”
Taken in:Anilao, Philippines
Photographer:Jingong Zhang of Beijing, China
James Gifford
Human/Nature Category Winner
“The Human Touch”
Taken in:Senkwekwe Center, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo
Photographer:James Gifford of Maun, Botswana
Piotr Naskrecki
Winged Life Category Winner
“Losing Wings”
Taken in:Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique
Photographer:Piotr Naskrecki of Gorongosa, Mozambique
Armand Sarlangue
Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora Winner
“Duality”
Taken in:Senja Island, Norway
Photographer:Armand Sarlangue of Nantes, France
source: people.com
