Category: Photography

November 2 2016

Spectacular Animal Entries in Nat Geo’s Nature Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest is rapidly coming to an end. Photographers, you now have only two days left to enter! This photo compilation was taken from Week 9 and Week 10 entries and they only include powerful wildlife shots.

The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest is accepting entries in one or all of four categories: Landscape, Environmental Issues, Action and Animal Portraits. The grand-prize winner will receive a 10-day trip for two to the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions and two 15-minute image portfolio reviews with National Geographic photo editors.

(If only I could take wildlife pictures as breathtaking as these. On a side note, I love close-ups of hummingbirds.)

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This lil humming bird baby was caught in my home. Here he is recouping from what was a stressful time being stuck. Minutes later her flew away.
Photo and Caption by Emily Riley/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Thousands of  snow geese take flight during a snowy morning fly out at Bosque del Apache, New Mexico  It is loud and sounds like a passing train!
Rush Hour
Thousands of snow geese take flight during a snowy morning fly out at Bosque del Apache, New Mexico It is loud and sounds like a passing train!
Photo and Caption by Eileen Johnson/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

As we cruised the ice fields near Prince Regent Inlet in the Canadian high arctic we came across a lone Polar Bear wandering across the ice seeking a meal.  © Bill Klipp 2016 -- Check out my Photo Website at: http://www.WKimages.net
Polar Bear Reflection
As we cruised the ice fields near Prince Regent Inlet in the Canadian high arctic we came across a lone Polar Bear wandering across the ice seeking a meal.
Photo and Caption by Bill Klipp/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

We arrived at one of the watering holes in Etosha National Park in the late evening. Four Lions were devouring a large kudu that they killed. A pack of hyenas appeared from the bush nearby attracted by the smell of blood and food for them. What ensued was a fight for the dead kudu between 4 female lions and 16 hyenas. Needless to say, in the end the hyenas won and got the prized kudu.
I Am Angry
We arrived at one of the watering holes in Etosha National Park in the late evening. Four Lions were devouring a large kudu that they killed. A pack of hyenas appeared from the bush nearby attracted by the smell of blood and food for them. What ensued was a fight for the dead kudu between 4 female lions and 16 hyenas. Needless to say, in the end the hyenas won and got the prized kudu.
Photo and Caption by NingYu Pao/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

These Cheetah cubs didn't seem to be enjoying the afternoon downpour.  They ran close together as they tried to keep up with mum. I'd like to say that I kept dry taking this image but in order to capture the moment I had to lean out of the window, allowing the stair-rods of water into the vehicle and got drenched by doing so. Worth it though.
Wet! Wet! Wet!
These Cheetah cubs didn’t seem to be enjoying the afternoon downpour. They ran close together as they tried to keep up with mum. I’d like to say that I kept dry taking this image but in order to capture the moment I had to lean out of the window, allowing the stair-rods of water into the vehicle and got drenched by doing so. Worth it though.
Photo and Caption by Gillian Lloyd/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

A herd of frosty buffalos walking in the snow towards thick fog produced by the Yellowstone geothermal activity. MnMWoW.com
Towards the Mist
A herd of frosty buffalos walking in the snow towards thick fog produced by the Yellowstone geothermal activity.
Photo and Caption by Meril D./2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

The island of Borneo, which is split between the countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, was once covered with a lush tropical rainforest, but in the wake of ongoing deforestation and the expansion of plantation farming, the habitats of the islandís endemic and endangered species are being destroyed rapidly. Relentless deforestation has precipitated the loss of 90% of the orangutan population in 100 years. At this rate, some expect this species to become extinct within the next 20 years.
Orphan Orangutan
The island of Borneo, which is split between the countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, was once covered with a lush tropical rainforest, but in the wake of ongoing deforestation and the expansion of plantation farming, the habitats of the islandís endemic and endangered species are being destroyed rapidly. Relentless deforestation has precipitated the loss of 90% of the orangutan population in 100 years. At this rate, some expect this species to become extinct within the next 20 years.
Photo and Caption by Yosuke Kashiwakura/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

November 1 2016

Storybook Photo of Elephants Being Taken Care of in Thailand

As only Steve Mccurry could do, he captured this magical photo of people taking care of elephants.

“I photographed these elephants and their mahouts at a rescue sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The mahouts dedicate their lives to caring for a specific elephant, spending their days and nights tending to all of the elephant’s needs,” McCurry explains.

(In South and Southeast Asia, a mahout is a a person who works with, rides, and tends to an elephant.)

Taking place this week is Magnum’s square print sale of photos that fall under the title “Conditions of The Heart: On Empathy and Connection in Photography.”

Here’s how Magnum describes it:

“As Magnum Photos approaches its 70th anniversary, the agency explores the engagement at the heart of documentary photography through this Square Print Project, inspired by the work of David ‘Chim’ Seymour.

“Over 60 Magnum photographers respond to the theme ‘Conditions of the Heart’ with an image and text that speak to this human connection. The prints span all of Magnum’s history from the founders Robert Capa and David ‘Chim’ Seymour to the most recent Magnum nominees such as Newsha Tavakolian or Caroline Drake. They include portraits of movie stars (Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean), witty images of children and animals, heart breaking or heart warming scenes and stories from all around the world. Shedding light on our collective humanity, these images and text demonstrate why photography remains so important today.”

Signed and estate stamped, museum quality, 6×6” prints are available for $100 from now until Friday November 4, 6pm EST. Check them all out here. This one is my favorite.

October 20 2016

Spectacular Entries in 2016 Nat Geo Nature Photographer of the Year Contest

One of my favorite photo contests, the National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year is soon coming to an end. A new selection of photos is now available, featuring entries from Weeks 7 and 8. The contest ends in about two weeks or on November 4.

The contest is accepting entries in one or all of four categories: Landscape, Environmental Issues, Action and Animal Portraits. The grand-prize winner will receive a 10-day trip for two to the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions and two 15-minute image portfolio reviews with National Geographic photo editors.

Enter before it’s too late! Here are some of my favorite shots.

Above: Killer Swimmer of the Sea
We tracked along the side of this orca swimming out of the Norwegian sea as it dove into and out of the water like a dolphin. The curvature of the water spray around its body truly gives testament to the aerodynamic build of these magnificent creatures.
Photo and Caption by Raj Gupta/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Color show in the sky of Tuyajto Lagoon. Located in the Atacama Desert, Chile, this place is a spectacle of nature. The pond floor is formed by salt. The small formations are due to action of microorganisms that for thousands of years feed on the nutrients present there.

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Color show in the sky of Tuyajto Lagoon. Located in the Atacama Desert, Chile, this place is a spectacle of nature. The pond floor is formed by salt. The small formations are due to action of microorganisms that for thousands of years feed on the nutrients present there.
Photo and Caption by Victor Lima/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Size matters, Meerkats, Makgadikgadi Pans, Kalahari Botswana

Size Matters
Size matters, Meerkats, Makgadikgadi Pans, Kalahari Botswana
Photo and Caption by M. Engelmann/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Elephants in female leaders led slowly migrate, this is a scene of quiet and peaceful picture. This elephant is faced with the threat of poachers, if not to protect them, this may be the last of the greatest spectacular.

The Greatest Scenery
Elephants in female leaders led slowly migrate, this is a scene of quiet and peaceful picture. This elephant is faced with the threat of poachers, if not to protect them, this may be the last of the greatest spectacular.
Photo and Caption by Yang Ming/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

This picture is taken in Bandung while this animal shows it's beautiful Symmetrical feather while I'm taking a picture of it using my Leica. it seems that he wants to mate, but... hmn, than he dance, shaking it's feather. I love it's natural hypnotizing color. The green peacock is one endangered bird from Indonesia. Usually, their feather are taken for house decoration. With photography, every one can enjoy it's beauty without endangering it. Just Print it or save it on your desktop computer.

Stare Into My Eyes
This picture was taken in Bandung while this animal showed its beautiful, symmetrical feather. I’m taking a picture of it using my Leica. It seems that he wants to mate, but hmm, than he danced, shook its feathers. I love its natural, hypnotizing color. The green peacock is one endangered bird from Indonesia. Usually, their feathers are taken for house decorations. With photography, everyone can enjoy its beauty without endangering it. Just print it or save it on your desktop computer.
Photo and Caption by Octoyura Bamahry/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

A typical african evening. Nothing special in Nxai Pan, Kalahari, Botswana

Walking in Silence
A typical african evening. Nothing special in Nxai Pan, Kalahari, Botswana
Photo and Caption by M. Engelmann/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

There is beautiful waterfalls in Akita Japan. I think it's like Japanese culture as slender and strong.

Gently Fall
There is beautiful waterfalls in Akita Japan. I think it’s like Japanese culture as slender and strong.
Photo and Caption by Akinori Koseki/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

As I was photographing this young grey seal, we both got caught up in a sandstorm.

Sandstorm
As I was photographing this young grey seal, we both got caught up in a sandstorm.
Photo and Caption by Eugene Kitsios/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Fox caught  in action under the rain

Dancing in the Rain
Fox caught in action under the rain
Photo and Caption by Vladislav Kamenski/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

An other world on the top of this hill in Lapland. Snow ghosts are everywhere, we are only visitors. March 2016, Finland  Feel free to visit my FB and website:  https://www.facebook.com/PierreDestribatsPhoto  www.pierredestribats.com

Winterland
An other world on the top of this hill in Lapland. Snow ghosts are everywhere, we are only visitors. March 2016, Finland
Photo and Caption by Pierre Destribats/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Adelie penguin jumping between two ice floes

Adelie Penguin Jumping Between Ice Floes
I saw these Adelie penguins jumping into the water at Brown Bluff on the Antarctic Peninsula. By the time I sat down on the beach to take a picture, they’d starting jumping to the next ice floe. Paul Goldstein says the Holy Trinity of wildlife photography is ‘dust, air and spume’, and this shot captures the ‘air’ bit!
Photo and Caption by Nick Dale/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Captured this image  in early morning  in the Yellow Mountain  China . Behind this image is a story , climbing at 3 am  to reach the point of shooting , when I arrived  I could  see in the complete dark  the effect of the white and slow motion of this cloud waterfall . My hope was when the sunrise  come out  this effect of the nature will still stand  front of me . Lucky at 6.30 am the effect was still there the time I took the shot before it disappear  completely few minutes later  .

Huangshan Falls
Captured this image in early morning in the Yellow Mountain China . Behind this image is a story , climbing at 3 am to reach the point of shooting , when I arrived I could see in the complete dark the effect of the white and slow motion of this cloud waterfall . My hope was when the sunrise come out this effect of the nature will still stand front of me . Lucky at 6.30 am the effect was still there the time I took the shot before it disappeared completely few minutes later.
Photo and Caption by Thierry Bornier/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

October 19 2016

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016

This year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 is Tim Laman, who won for his incredible GoPro photo of a climbing orangutan. Called “Entwined Lives,” the photo shows a young male orangutan returning to feast on a crop of figs. After three days of climbing up and down himself, the photographer hid several GoPro cameras in the canopy, triggering them remotely from the forest floor when he saw the orangutan climbing.

The photo was taken in Gunung Palung National Park in Indonesia. You can see more winners over on the Natural History Museum website.

October 18 2016

Adorable Photos of Rescue Kittens Pouncing

You may remember the name Seth Casteel. He’s the photographer behind those hilarious photos of dogs and puppies underwater. (See here, here and here.) In his brand new book, which is out today, he showcases rescue cats in a fun and unusual way. The book is called Pounce, and it features 80 previously unpublished photos of adorable cats and kittens as they pounce or jump mid-air. It’s Casteel’s signature close-up, mid-action style. What’s best about this series is that every single cat featured in the book is a rescue cat, as in he or she was up for adoption or has been rescued at the time the picture was taken. Casteel worked with numerous animal shelters and rescue groups throughout the United States and Canada to create this series.

For all you cat lovers out there, you can now buy Pounce on Amazon.

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October 10 2016

Adorable Harry Potter Themed Baby Photo

My sister has been using Monkeys and Peas services for years now. The photo company, led by Trina, always makes my sister’s X-mas cards look simple yet stylish. I just came across this adorable baby photo inspired by Harry Potter on Monkey and Peas’ Instagram. I love that the sweet, sleeping baby is holding a wand and is wrapped in Gryffindor colors.

October 6 2016

Standout Animal Portraits in 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest is now well underway. Today, I thought I’d bring you a handful of standout entries in the Animal Portraits category. There are only four categories: Landscape, Environmental Issues, Action and Animal Portraits. The grand-prize winner will receive a 10-day trip for two to the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions and two 15-minute image portfolio reviews with National Geographic photo editors.

You only have until November 4th now to submit your photos. Enter before it’s too late!

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Emperor Penguin. Antarctica, On frozen ice.
We were camping on 3m thick frozen sea water, just 1.5 miles away from a big emperor penguin colony, with lots of mega cute chicks. I concentrated especially on taking images of the adorable chicks in the harsh conditions of their environment. The image shows several emperor penguin chicks in front of adult penguins to shield from the forces of the storm.
Photo and Caption by Gunther Riehle/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Nagano,Japan The Water Drops of melted snow.
Water Drops
Nagano, Japan
The Water Drops of melted snow.
Photo and Caption by Takeshi Marumoto/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Tripodfish, Bathypterois grallator, Plankton; larval fish; pelagic larval marine life; vertical migration marine creatures; South Atlantic Ocean, Gulfstream current, The tripodfish or tripod spiderfish, Bathypterois grallator, is a deep-sea benthic fish in the Ipnopidae family found at lower latitudes. It is now relatively well known from photographs and submersible observations, and seem to prefer to perch on the ooze using much elongated fin rays in the tail and two pelvic fins to stand, facing upstream with the pectoral fins turned forward so the outthrust projecting fin rays resemble multiple antennae, and are indeed used as tactile organs. B. grallator is hermaphroditic. At least 18 species are placed in the genus Bathypterois, several of which have similar appearance and behavior to B. grallator. Like a lot of deep-sea creatures, they tend to grow larger than most shallow-water fish. This benthic fish grows to be 3 ft.Scientists have suggested that fluids are pumped into these fins when the fish is 'standing' to make them more rigid.Bathypterois grallator has been found relatively widely in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans from 40°N to 40°S. It is a wide-ranging eurybathic fish found from 878 to 4,720 m (2,881 to 15,486 ft) deep.[1] Along with the giant squid, deep-sea anglerfish, and black swallower, it is one of the permanent residents found in the abyssal zone and was directly observed on the historic voyage of the bathyscaphe Trieste to the Mariana Trench.
I recently discovered this Tripodfish, Bathypterois grallator, a larval fish during a “black water” scuba diving expedition to document vertical migration marine creatures. This is done in the South Atlantic Ocean, Gulfstream current, The tripodfish or tripod spiderfish, Bathypterois grallator, is a deep-sea benthic fish, known mostly from photographs from submersibles. This fish comes up from the depths of 2,400 feet to 15,000 feet during a vertical migration occurring in the ocean.
Photo and Caption by Suzan Meldonian/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

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Sleeping walrus on the shore
Photo and Caption by Mike Korostelev/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

A baby Owlet uses its camouflage to hide from its predators as it spots me from quite a ways away using a focal length of 1600mm.
Now You See Me
A baby Owlet uses its camouflage to hide from its predators as it spots me from quite a ways away using a focal length of 1600mm by combing a Sigma 800mm with a Canon 2.0 Extender
Photo and Caption by S. Dere/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Thousands of flamingoes live in Bogoria lake where likes paradise for them.
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Thousands of flamingoes live in Bogoria lake where (it’s) likes paradise for them.
Photo and Caption by Yu huiping/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

It was very early in the Antarctic morning and I was walking along the beach admiring the sunrise, then suddenly I had a wonderful surprise: meet this Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) already looking at the sun that was just on the horizon. At that moment I had the sensation that, like me, he had woken up very early to contemplate such a beautiful dawn. King George Island, Antarctica.
Dawn Admiring in the Frozen Continent
It was very early in the Antarctic morning and I was walking along the beach admiring the sunrise, then suddenly I had a wonderful surprise: meet this Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) already looking at the sun that was just on the horizon. At that moment I had the sensation that, like me, he had woken up very early to contemplate such a beautiful dawn. King George Island, Antarctica.
Photo and Caption by Edson Vandeira/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

A polar bear ekes out a lonely existence in a barren world of ice
The Path Less Trodden
A polar bear ekes out a lonely existence in a barren world of ice
Photo and Caption by Harry Lyndon-Skeggs/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

October 4 2016

Stunning Celebrity Portraits from the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival

Who doesn’t love a good portrait session? At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, Vanity Fair partnered with photographer Justin Bishop in capturing these stunning photos of our favorite celebrities. I love how there’s not much to the scene, no fancy or distracting props, just a chair or barstool to sit on. There’s so much expression you can get from an actor or actress’s face, I’m sure they’re used to getting their picture taken but credit also goes out to the photographer for capturing both strength and fragility in such a minimalistic setting.

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Ryan Gosling

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Emma Stone

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Rami Malek

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Lupita Nyong’o

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Ethan Hawke

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Nicole Kidman

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Ewan McGregor

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Gerard Butler

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Amy Adams

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Jennifer Connelly

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Naomi Watts

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October 4 2016

Photographer Spotlight: Elliott Erwitt

If you were to ask me who my favorite “living” photographer is, I’d probably have to say Elliott Erwitt. Now 88, he’s had an illustrious career in photography and he’s a member of the international photographic cooperative Magnum Photos. (According to co-founder Henri Cartier-Bresson, “Magnum is a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually.”)

Erwitt’s photos are striking because they depict real life scenes in a smart and witty way. He’s a genius at capturing the “decisive moment.” Erwitt has a strong penchant for shooting dogs, in fact, they have been the subject of four of his books. I recently bought Elliott Erwitt: Personal Best and have been studying his style.

In the book’s introduction it says, “In the 1990s Erwitt was increasingly showing images-many that hadn’t been shown publicly since they were created in the late 1940s and early 50s-that put him squarely in the firmament of this revered period of fine art photography. They demonstrate a conscious breaking of the rules for the then-contemporary photographic standards-perfect exposure, full tonal range, sharp focus, traditional composition-coupled with an existential ‘tough love’ treatment of America, cloaked in the aura of the film noir motion pictures of the period that hung over this generation of photographers. And, like his peers of that time, there is the unselfconscious striking out to create a deliberate style or signature of his own.”

Isn’t that what we all hope to achieve as photographers? A distinct style that’s all our own? I love that when you see an “Elliott Erwitt” photo, you immediately know that it’s his. Now that’s something to strive for.

I leave you with this quote by him, “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”

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SPAIN. Madrid. 1995. Prado Museum (Museo del Prado).

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Past Photographer Spotlight: Robert Doisneau

September 15 2016

Stunning Standouts in 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

This is easily one of my favorite photo competitions. The world’s largest, the Sony World Photography Awards, just revealed some of their stunning standout images in their 10th year. The 2017 competition is open until January 19, 2017, so photographers, you still have a lot of time to submit your pictures. What are they looking for?

“I will be looking for originality of thought and execution, clarity of vision – a clear concept that translates well into pictures on the wall or on the screen. Simplicity, good craftsmanship and sometimes its wit, or compassion, ingenuity, luck or good judgement – but a good picture always stops you in your tracks,” said Zelda Cheatle, Chair of the Professional competition.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on April 20, 2017. All winning and shortlisted images will be exhibited as part of the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at Somerset House, London from April 21 – May 7, 2017.

If only I could take pictures like these!


Part of the series 'The Flower Keepers', a personal series exploring my imagination and thoughts, creating whimsical characters in a world filled with flowers.
Image Name: The Midnight Blossom
Photographer Name: Ellie Victoria Gale
Year: 2017
Image Description: Part of the series ‘The Flower Keepers’, a personal series exploring my imagination and thoughts, creating whimsical characters in a world filled with flowers.
Copyright: © Ellie Victoria Gale, UK, Entry, Open, Enhanced, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards


Image Name: Equilibrium
Photographer Name: JosÈ MarÌa PÈrez
Year: 2017
Image Description: Digital edition
Copyright: © JosÈ MarÌa PÈrez, Argentina, Entry, Open, Enhanced, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Little bears can be very busy and the cub residents of Free the Bears Fund's enclosure number six in Cambodia are no exception. 'Bear Apartment Six' is a composite print made up of 16 photographs taken by photographer Alex Cearns. The single images have been meticulously pieced together to form a visually enthralling scene of bustling bear activity, indicative of an apartment building. Photographed over 90 consecutive minutes in June 2016, three sun bear cubs are the stars of the show as they climb in and out of their den entrance. Cheeky, joyful and adorable, sometimes they're solo and sometimes they're with their bear buddies. Each bear was rescued from the illegal wildlife trade when they were only a few months old, and will now be in the care of Free The Bears for the rest of their lives. We have 2 year old Bearzilla, seized from people keeping him as a pet in Phnom Penh; Pooh, aged just under 2 years, surrendered by developers building a hydro dam in the Stung Treng Provence; and 15 month old Soriya Sundance, handed over by a Government Official who obtained her from ethnic minority hunters in the Mondulkiri Province.
Image Name: Bear Apartment Six
Photographer Name: Alexandra Cearns
Year: 2017
Image Description: Little bears can be very busy and the cub residents of Free the Bears Fund’s enclosure number six in Cambodia are no exception. ‘Bear Apartment Six’ is a composite print made up of 16 photographs taken by photographer Alex Cearns. The single images have been meticulously pieced together to form a visually enthralling scene of bustling bear activity, indicative of an apartment building. Photographed over 90 consecutive minutes in June 2016, three sun bear cubs are the stars of the show as they climb in and out of their den entrance. Cheeky, joyful and adorable, sometimes they’re solo and sometimes they’re with their bear buddies. Each bear was rescued from the illegal wildlife trade when they were only a few months old, and will now be in the care of Free The Bears for the rest of their lives.
Copyright: © Alexandra Cearns, Australia, Entry, Open, Enhanced, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

A manta ray swimming in the Indian ocean, Indonesia
Image Name: Manta
Photographer Name: Daniel Hunter
Year: 2017
Image Description: A manta ray swimming in the Indian ocean, Indonesia
Copyright: © Daniel Hunter, UK, Entry, Open, Wildlife, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Image description: This picture was taken in the forest area of Jaipur, Rajasthan (India). Rajasthan has a huge population of the National Bird and they are found in most areas (both urban and rural). This picture was taken during rain season, in which it's a common sight to watch Peacocks dancing.
Image Name: The Majestic Dance
Photographer Name: Satvik Bhatt
Year: 2017
Image Description: This picture was taken in the forest area of Jaipur, Rajasthan (India). Rajasthan has a huge population of the National Bird and they are found in most areas (both urban and rural). This picture was taken during rain season, in which it’s a common sight to see the Peacocks dancing.
Copyright: © Satvik Bhatt, India, Entry, Open, Wildlife, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Waste from a paper mill is agitated by aerators, producing steam and foam, which are pushed by the wind. Clearwater Paper Reservoire, Lewiston, Idaho. Aerial Image (shot from a plane at 1,500 feet).
Image Name: Paper Mill
Photographer Name: Jassen Todorov
Year: 2017
Image Description: Waste from a paper mill is agitated by aerators, producing steam and foam, which are pushed by the wind. Clearwater Paper Reservoire, Lewiston, Idaho. Aerial Image (shot from a plane at 1,500 feet).
Copyright: © Jassen Todorov, US, Entry, Open, Architecture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Annual celebration of Dinagyang festival of Iloilo, Philippines
Image Name: Dinagyang Festival of the Philippines
Photographer Name: Raniel Jose CastaÒeda
Year: 2017
Image Description: Annual celebration of Dinagyang festival of Iloilo, Philippines
The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloio City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January
Copyright: © Raniel Jose CastaÒeda, Philippines, Entry, Open, Culture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Image title:  Soar in the blue There was a diving practice, after that, the swimming coach was swimming in the pool, and I was standing in the 5m diving platform, waiting for the right moment, although the light was quiet dim, I still managed to get this one.
Image Name: Soar in the blue
Photographer Name: Zuorong Li
Year: 2017
Image Description: There was a diving practice, after that, the swimming coach was swimming in the pool, and I was standing in the 5m diving platform, waiting for the right moment, although the light was quiet dim, I still managed to get this shot.
Copyright:© Zuorong Li, China, Entry, Open, Motion, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

Politechnika Warszawska, captured in Warsawa, Poland
Image Name: Politechnika Warszawska
Photographer Name: Lorenzo Linthout
Year: 2017
Image Description: Politechnika Warszawska
The Warsaw University of Technology (Polish: Politechnika Warszawska; literally, “Warsaw Polytechnic”) is one of the leading institutes of technology in Poland and one of the largest in Central Europe.
Copyright::© Lorenzo Linthout, Italy, Entry, Open, Architecture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

On 8.23.2016, I was traveling to Sertar County, and visited the Serthar Buddhist Institute here, Lamaism’s piety and the grand scene shocked me. I have never before feel my heart be so pure. When I wanted to take a photo there is a Lamaism walked by - so I got this photo.
Image Name: Disciplinant
Photographer Name: ?? ?
Year: 2017
Image Description: On 8.23.2016, I was traveling to Sertar County (a county of Sichuan Province, China), and visited the Serthar Buddhist Institute here, Lamaismís piety and the grand scene shocked me. I have never before feel my heart be so pure. When I wanted to take a photo there was a Lamaism walking by – so I got this photo.
Copyright: © ?? ?, China, Entry, Open, Culture, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

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