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Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Third Place · Intimate Landscape
View official results The story behind the photographI photographed Love Poem beneath a bridge in Den Bosch. A heart-shaped leaf drifted along an autumn stream while narrow reflections drew soft lines across the dark water.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards · Third Place · Intimate Landscape · 2026A lone tree stands beside a frozen waterfall, where layers of ice create soft textures across the entire cliff.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards · Third Place · Frozen Worlds · 2026
I photographed these guillemots on Hornøya in March 2025. The birds fill the frame, with the same shapes repeating at different distances. At first glance it looks like an Escher drawing, but this pattern comes from the birds themselves.
Bird Photographer of the Year · Silver · Birds in Flight · 2026BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition
Art of Nature Finalist
View official results The story behind the photographA single, heart-shaped leaf drifts along a dark autumn stream in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. Photographed from above a small stream, subtle ripples formed soft, horizontal reflections that resemble lines of text. By carefully framing the reflections and waiting for the right moment, I was able to align the leaf with the subtle wave patterns. As the leaf moved through the frame, it became a focal point within this quiet, graphic scene.
BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition · Art of Nature Finalist · 2026
Asferico
Honorable Mention
In a world of uniformity, one stands apart. While the masses move as one, true strength lies in daring to fly your own path. This lone silhouette challenges the rhythm, reminding us that beauty often lives in contrast.
Asferico · Honorable Mention · 2026Asferico
Honorable Mention
By using a slow shutter speed, I wanted to transform the rotating blades of these wind turbines into what look like the giant saw blades of monsters. Captured in Deil, The Netherlands, during a November evening in 2025, this image visualizes the darker side of our transition to renewable energy. A massive murmuration of European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) drifts nervously over the treeline, appearing visually compressed by the looming structures. To me, the solid, sharp-edged circles created by the long exposure symbolize the rigid, mechanical barriers we are erecting in the natural world. While we need green energy, this scene highlights the often-overlooked conflict: these "eco-friendly" giants can be dangerous obstacles for the birds that share the airspace, turning a safe roosting site into a zone of potential peril.
Asferico · Honorable Mention · 2026
British Wildlife Photography Awards
Highly Commended · Animal Portraits
View official results The story behind the photographAntlers of a deer stand out against a plain white background, giving the scene a simple but striking look. Because the body is hidden, the focus is fully on the shape of the antlers. This minimal view makes the animal almost abstract, yet still powerful. With no distractions around it, the image shows how much impact just a small detail of nature can have.
British Wildlife Photography Awards · Highly Commended · Animal Portraits · 2026This photo was taken in a park near London. The oak tree that stood there was very popular with the many gray squirrels. Occasionally they walked on this tree, which allowed me to make this beautiful silhouette against the sky. No bait was used, only patience and natural light.
British Wildlife Photography Awards · Highly Commended · Black & White · 2026
Close-up Photographer of the Year
Category 2nd
View official results The story behind the photographA single, heart-shaped leaf drifts on an autumn stream in Den Bosch, its gentle flow creating rhythmic reflections beneath a bridge. The scene evokes a love poem in nature, with each ripple as a line, and the leaf a symbol of fleeting beauty.
Close-up Photographer of the Year · Category 2nd · 2026
Hundreds of red knots fly in a tight flock just above the water. The birds form a dense pattern of wings and bodies, while their reflections stretch into soft vertical shapes across the smooth surface below. The image shows the moment the flock moves low over the water in one flowing movement.
Festival de l’Oiseau et de la Nature · Special Mention · 2026
A frog obscured by the swirling mists of water, creating a ghostly silhouette in a cloud of bubbles.
Groene Camera · Category Winner Zoogdieren, reptielen & amfibieën · 2026In the dark, a bicycle wheel sits covered in layers of spiderwebs, its metallic spokes turned into delicate structures. A small yellow caterpillar moves across the threads, introducing a surprising hint of life. The contrast between the man-made object and the web of insects reveals how long the wheel has been untouched.
Groene Camera · Runner Up · 2026
This image captures the raw beauty of Iceland's coast from high above. A river, colored by the earth it carries, cuts a path through the wide beach. The sand here is pitch black, created by volcanoes long ago. Against this dark ground, the water looks just like flowing liquid gold. You can see it twisting and turning until it finally reaches the sea. There, the golden water meets the rough, white waves of the ocean. The photo does not rely on many different colors to tell a story. Instead, it uses just three powerful tones: gold, black, and white. This simple mix makes the contrast very intense and draws your eye directly to the shapes and the way the water moves across the land.
Nordic Nature Photo Contest · Category Winner · 2026At sunrise in September 2024, tens of thousands of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) huddled together at Snettisham, Norfolk, England. This dense formation, bathed in golden light, is a survival strategy during high tide, offering protection from predators and conserving energy. One bird momentarily broke from the group, its wings catching the light in a fleeting moment of individuality. No baiting or attraction was used; this image reflects their natural behavior. Red Knots are long-distance migrants, traveling up to 15,000 km annually, relying on vital habitats like these for roosting and feeding during their journey.
Asferico · Winner Bird Category · 2025A lone bird rests on a vast field of solar panels along the highway in the Netherlands,a striking symbol of the tension between green energy and nature. As we transition to sustainable power, the infrastructure often claims scarce space that could have been left for wildlife. This spontaneous moment captures that paradox: progress requires space, but at what cost to nature? No bait was used,just a fleeting encounter between a bird and a man-made future.
Bird Photographer of the Year · Gold · 2025At sunrise in September 2024, tens of thousands of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) huddled together at Snettisham, Norfolk, England. This dense formation, bathed in golden light, is a survival strategy during high tide, offering protection from predators and conserving energy. One bird momentarily broke from the group, its wings catching the light in a fleeting moment of individuality. No baiting or attraction was used; this image reflects their natural behavior. Red Knots are long-distance migrants, traveling up to 15,000 km annually, relying on vital habitats like these for roosting and feeding during their journey.
Emotion’Ailes · Overall Winner · 2025
Festival International Nature Namur
Grand Prix
View official results The story behind the photographAt sunrise in September 2024, tens of thousands of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) huddled together at Snettisham, Norfolk, England. This dense formation, bathed in golden light, is a survival strategy during high tide, offering protection from predators and conserving energy. One bird momentarily broke from the group, its wings catching the light in a fleeting moment of individuality. No baiting or attraction was used; this image reflects their natural behavior. Red Knots are long-distance migrants, traveling up to 15,000 km annually, relying on vital habitats like these for roosting and feeding during their journey.
Festival International Nature Namur · Grand Prix · 2025FotoNoja
Honorable Mention
Aerial view captures swans gracefully flying over contrasting dark sands and silvery streams, creating a striking natural composition.
FotoNoja · Honorable Mention · 2025At sunrise in September 2024, tens of thousands of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) huddled together at Snettisham, Norfolk, England. This dense formation, bathed in golden light, is a survival strategy during high tide, offering protection from predators and conserving energy. One bird momentarily broke from the group, its wings catching the light in a fleeting moment of individuality. No baiting or attraction was used; this image reflects their natural behavior. Red Knots are long-distance migrants, traveling up to 15,000 km annually, relying on vital habitats like these for roosting and feeding during their journey.
Glanzlichter · Honorable Mention · 2025Against a bright, high-key sky, a male Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha) displays its magnificent, fan-like antennae. Captured in May 2024 in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, The Netherlands, this image is a play on perspective. I found the beetle perched naturally on a branch. To create this "aerial" viewpoint without disturbing the insect, I held grass blades upside-down above it and then rotated the final image 180 degrees. This creative composition highlights the insect’s impressive sensory organs, where the seven "leaves" of the antennae are fanned out to detect female pheromones. The result is a clean, minimalist aesthetic that isolates the subject in the wild.
Groene Camera · Natuurfoto van het Jaar · 2025
This is a unique view of baby frogs, or tadpoles, from below. See them swim and play, with tall trees in the background. This is a fresh way to learn about these little creatures and the places where they live.
Lowland Photo Contest · Highly Commended · 2025In the dark, a bicycle wheel sits covered in layers of spiderwebs, its metallic spokes turned into delicate structures. A small yellow caterpillar moves across the threads, introducing a surprising hint of life. The contrast between the man-made object and the web of insects reveals how long the wheel has been untouched.
Lowland Photo Contest · Highly Commended · 2025Along the bottom edge of the frame, a bird walks carefully over concrete, searching for small scraps or insects. Above it, the structure casts a bold grid of shadows onto the textured wall, and the bird’s silhouette becomes part of that pattern. The shadow is crisp and oversized, creating a second version of the bird that seems to exist independently from the real one. The mix of natural behavior and the strict geometry of the shadows gives the image a strong graphic feel, while the subtle textures of the wall and the calm posture of the bird keep the moment grounded in reality.
Lowland Photo Contest · Highly Commended · 2025
Montier Festival
Category Winner
Like black ink flowing across a white canvas, a massive flock of European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) sweeps towards a roosting tree in Herwijnen, The Netherlands. Captured in January 2024, I used an in-camera multiple exposure technique to create this effect. By layering multiple moments of the flight into one image, the photo emphasizes the fluid, synchronized pattern of the birds as they move together. The dark shape of the tree and the solitary lamppost act as anchors, standing still against the rushing, chaotic movement of the swarm as they gather for the night.
Montier Festival · Category Winner · 2025
A single, heart-shaped leaf drifts on an autumn stream in Den Bosch, its gentle flow creating rhythmic reflections beneath a bridge. The scene evokes a love poem in nature, with each ripple as a line, and the leaf a symbol of fleeting beauty.
MontPhoto · 1st Award · Art in Nature · 2025At sunrise in September 2024, tens of thousands of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) huddled together at Snettisham, Norfolk, England. This dense formation, bathed in golden light, is a survival strategy during high tide, offering protection from predators and conserving energy. One bird momentarily broke from the group, its wings catching the light in a fleeting moment of individuality. No baiting or attraction was used; this image reflects their natural behavior. Red Knots are long-distance migrants, traveling up to 15,000 km annually, relying on vital habitats like these for roosting and feeding during their journey.
MontPhoto · 1st Award · Birds · 2025Around the renowned bird cliffs of Hornøya island in northern Norway, the sky transforms into a chaotic living tapestry. A massive flock of Common Murres (Uria aalge) wheels and swirls in synchronized flight, returning from a winter on the open Barents Sea to reclaim their nesting ledges for the upcoming breeding season. This intense, dizzying swarm behavior often precedes the difficult task of landing on the crowded cliff faces in March 2025. In stark contrast to this restless energy, a solitary European Shag (Gulosus aristotelis), identifiable by its crest, stands motionless on a snow-dusted rock outcrop on the right. The monochrome composition emphasizes the differing rhythms of high Arctic coastal life: the frenetic collective movement of the incoming auk colony alongside the stoic patience of a resident observer.
MontPhoto · Honorable Mention · 2025Captured in April 2024 over Iceland’s frozen waters, this aerial view reveals drifting ice formations. Viewed from above, a rock, eerily resembling a face, appears trapped among other shards. This scene invites viewers to find beauty and meaning in nature’s abstract, ephemeral patterns.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards · Third Place · Abstract Landscape · 2025
Nature TTL Photographer of the Year
Highly Commended
In Iceland, I was photographing the structures and textures of old fishing nets when I suddenly noticed a crow’s foot emerging from the tangle. What began as an abstract study of lines and patterns shifted into something unsettling and symbolic. The sharp black claw contrasts against the woven nets, creating a dialogue between human activity and the traces of wildlife. This unexpected detail turns the image into more than just texture,it becomes a quiet reminder of their uneasy intersection.
Nature TTL Photographer of the Year · Highly Commended · 2025
At sunrise in September 2024, tens of thousands of Red Knots (Calidris canutus) huddled together at Snettisham, Norfolk, England. This dense formation, bathed in golden light, is a survival strategy during high tide, offering protection from predators and conserving energy. One bird momentarily broke from the group, its wings catching the light in a fleeting moment of individuality. No baiting or attraction was used; this image reflects their natural behavior. Red Knots are long-distance migrants, traveling up to 15,000 km annually, relying on vital habitats like these for roosting and feeding during their journey.
New York Photography Awards · Overall Winner · 2025Aerial view captures swans gracefully flying over contrasting dark sands and silvery streams, creating a striking natural composition.
Nordic Nature Photo Contest · Category 2nd · 2025In April 2024, on the serene waters of Iceland, I captured this Common Eider gliding gracefully through vibrant reflections. The golden hue mirrored in the water seamlessly complements the bird’s yellow bill, creating a harmonious interplay of color and texture. This moment stood out as a perfect fusion of nature and surroundings, where a simple reflection transformed the scene into a visual echo of the eider’s distinct markings.
Nordic Nature Photo Contest · Creative Nature Image Of The Year · 2025In this photograph, a puffin stands out in a low-light setting, with its colorful beak gently illuminated against a dark background. The subtle lighting brings out the bird’s unique features and creates a quiet, mysterious mood. The contrast between the lit beak and the shadows adds a touch of elegance to the scene.
Close-up Photographer of the Year · Challenge Something Beautiful Finalist · 2024
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Finalist
This images shows the happy life of a Red Ant, looking down to us. The photo was taken in a dark forrest nearby in The Netherlands last autumn. I like the tones of this autumn leaf. So warm. It was hard to take this image because of the fast moving Ant, but with a little help of a flashlight I was able to freeze the motion.
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards · Finalist · 2024Emotion’Ailes
Winner Artistic Vision
As nature photographers, we always seem to be on the lookout for unique species. And sometimes we go too far. We forget all the beauty around us! Subjects that lie before our feet. The common species, such as the seagull. That is why I pay tribute to these beautiful birds. Gulls are Great!
Emotion’Ailes · Winner Artistic Vision · 2024Festival International Nature Namur
Honorable Mention
On our trip to Grand Teton, we were waiting at a spot known for sightings of bighorn sheep when we suddenly heard the distant howls of coyotes. We searched for a while, scanning the landscape, and then, off to our left, we spotted a coyote standing right on the ridge of the mountain. I quickly aimed my camera, and, luckily, the coyote howled once more, giving me the perfect moment to capture this shot. It was truly a stroke of luck,a moment of pure joy! This photograph, titled “Cry of the Coyote,” captures that exact scene: a lone coyote standing proudly on a snow-covered ridge, silhouetted against the winter sky. Its head is tilted back in a haunting howl, with the sound echoing through the cold, still air. The desolate, snowy landscape emphasizes the wild spirit of the coyote, as it becomes one with the vast, untouched surroundings. The muted tones of the snow and rocks create a minimalist backdrop that draws all attention to the solitary figure of the coyote, highlighting its resilience and strength. The image tells a story of solitude and survival, embodying the raw, untamed essence of the wilderness. This moment of connection between the animal and its environment invites viewers to feel the chill in the air and the deep sense of isolation, making it a truly unforgettable memory from our journey.
Festival International Nature Namur · Honorable Mention · 2024Festival International Nature Namur
Honorable Mention
Captured from below the water's surface, a pair of Common Toads (Bufo bufo) swim through a pond in Drenthe, The Netherlands. Taken in March 2024 during the spring mating season, this image reveals a hidden moment in the amphibian life cycle. Unlike frogs, which lay eggs in clumps, toads produce these distinctive long strings of black eggs, seen trailing clearly behind the female. The silhouette against the bright surface light highlights the delicate "pearl necklace" shape of the spawn, marking the start of a new generation.
Festival International Nature Namur · Honorable Mention · 2024A damselfly flutters its wings, sending droplets flying like magical bubbles in the air. A dance of water and wings.
Groene Camera · Honorable Mention · 2024An engaging snapshot of nature's early stage, showing a lively cluster of tadpoles wriggling together. This image beautifully captures their playful dance as they twist and turn in the water, creating a mesmerizing pattern of life in motion.
Groene Camera · Honorable Mention · 2024Ink-Art is een fotoreeks die de unieke schoonheid van inktzwammen vastlegt, ontdekt op een weelderige mesthoop in een weiland nabij Uden, Brabant. Gedurende een periode van ongeveer twee maanden heb ik herhaaldelijk deze locatie bezocht, in afwachting van nieuwe verschijningen van deze inktzwam uit de compost. Hierbij stond ik letterlijk met mijn laarzen diep in de mest om deze prachtige zwammen op verschillende manieren vast te leggen. De keuze voor een portretformaat in deze serie was een bewuste, om een Fine-Art gevoel te creëren. Het is fascinerend hoe een zwam, groeiend in mest, verandert in een kunstwerk. Ik hoop dat jullie net zoveel van deze serie genieten als ik van het maken ervan heb gedaan.
Bird Eating Flowers is a striking photo captured in November 2023 in Herwijnen, The Netherlands, showcasing windmills that resemble big, blooming flowers. This unique effect is achieved through a technique called multiple exposure, which stitches several images together. This method allows the windmills' spinning motion to merge seamlessly with their stationary parts, creating a mesmerizing floral pattern against the backdrop of the sky. In the frame, sparrows add dynamism to the composition, looking as though they're weaving through a field of giant flowers. Notably, no bait was used to attract the birds; their presence in the photo is completely natural. This image was meticulously composed to underscore the perils that these majestic yet potentially dangerous spinning blades pose to birds as they navigate through them. I aimed to highlight the motion in the scene to draw attention to the risk windmills pose to birds, emphasizing the danger of the spinning blades. The blend of technology and nature, coupled with the multiple exposure technique, renders this image not just visually stunning but also thought-provoking, urging viewers to reflect on the interaction between human-made structures and wildlife.
Groene Camera · Winner Black & White · 2024In the nature reserve De Pettelaar in Den Bosch, a place I often visit, I captured this image from a bridge in autumn. The flow of the water created intriguing reflections of the bridge’s cracks, which resembled drawn lines. The drifting autumn leaf contrasts with the linear patterns, resulting in a fascinating and almost abstract image. The combination of simplicity and complexity evokes a sense of calm and wonder.
Lowland Photo Contest · Category Winner · 2024Above the harbor area of Oss, I discovered an unexpected scene: gulls gathering on brightly colored shipping containers, visible only from the air. This photo was taken in September 2024 during the golden hour with a drone equipped with a 166mm lens. What fascinated me was the contrasting beauty of nature and industry; the gulls found a resting place in a human-dominated environment. From this unique perspective, the fusion of man and nature becomes visible.
Lowland Photo Contest · Overall Winner Lowland Photographer Of The Year · 2024Captured in the autumn woods of Den Bosch, this mushroom, viewed from above, resembles the iconic Pac-Man character. Set against a dark, leaf-strewn forest floor, it symbolizes nature’s playful mimicry of human culture.
Lowland Photo Contest · Runner Up · 2024
Swiss Ornithological Institute Photo Competition
3rd Place
A lone bird soars gracefully among the snow-dusted trees of the taiga, its wings spread wide against the serene winter sky. The quiet beauty of the forest, blanketed in white, creates a peaceful backdrop for this moment of natural elegance.
Swiss Ornithological Institute Photo Competition · 3rd Place · 2024
VNF Club Competition
Natuurfotograaf van het Jaar
During the breeding season in Drente, Netherlands, I captured this underwater scene of a frog seemingly guarding a ‘fort’ of eggs. Drawn to the intricate underwater world, I aimed to showcase the delicate balance of life beneath the surface.
VNF Club Competition · Natuurfotograaf van het Jaar · 2024BioPhotoContest
Finalist
In this close-up, a fur seal's eye and ear take center stage, drawing attention to the intricate details of its dark, textured coat. The captivating image offers a rare glimpse into the mesmerizing world of this elusive marine creature.
BioPhotoContest · Finalist · 2023Not the earth from outer space, but the swirling body of an Elephant Seal. Photographed on the beach in South Georgia.
Close-up Photographer of the Year · Minimal Challenge · 2023Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Finalist Series
Flowers and seeds are the favorite food of this curious squirrel species. On a large lawn somewhere in a suburb of Vienna I was able to capture these critters beautifully.
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards · Finalist Series · 2023Siberian ground squirrel curiously smells a flower.
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards · Finalist Series · 2023Festival International Nature Namur
Finalist
A lone meadow bird finds a unique spot atop an old metal structure in the heart of the countryside. This image captures the serene moment where nature and man-made worlds intersect, illustrating the bird's adaptive spirit and the tranquil beauty of its natural habitat.
Festival International Nature Namur · Finalist · 2023Festival International Nature Namur
Finalist
During a photo trip to Finland I was able to photograph the Black Woodpecker in a winter setting. The structure of the tree, with snow on the branches, appealed to me enormously, after which I tried to capture not only the woodpecker, but the whole.
Festival International Nature Namur · Finalist · 2023A black woodpecker peers out from a hole in the trunk of a tree, its red crown catching the light. Most of the image is covered in shadow, with only part of the bark’s texture softly lit. The bird’s form blends into the dark, and its shadow creates the shape of a giant wing stretching into the black space. This hidden shape inspired the name Big Wing.
Nature Photographer of the Year · Category Winner · 2023A goose in backlight, where you can see its head through the wings, as it flaps its wings and the water drops fly around.
Nature Photographer of the Year · People’s Choice Award · 2023
Deer's Dusk captures a tranquil moment in nature, where a deer quietly grazes under the towering silhouette of a majestic tree. The near black-and-white palette lends the scene an ethereal quality, drawing focus to the intricate details of the tree and the gentle form of the deer. Set against a muted sky, the image evokes a sense of serenity and timelessness, inviting viewers to appreciate the simple yet profound beauty of the natural world.
ND Awards · Honorable Mention · 2023
In an almost otherworldly frame, a solitary chinstrap penguin traverses an expansive ice floe, its path revealed by the striking blue patterns etched into the frozen surface. As the penguin ventures towards the distant edge, this captivating scene highlights the resilience and grace of life in Earth's most unforgiving landscapes.
Sony World Photography Awards · Shortlist Open Competition · 2023VNF Club Competition
Category Winner
Bathed in warm, golden light, the photograph captures silhouettes of majestic bison, lovingly cared for by a devoted farmer. This timeless image symbolizes the profound bond between humans and nature.
VNF Club Competition · Category Winner · 2023
WildArt Photographer of the Year
Commend
WildArt Photographer of the Year
Commend
This image shows a Musk Ox mother with her two little ones. She was on the lookout in Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park in Norway. I really like the mountain lines that feel like a big arrow to give the Musk Ox all the attention.
WildArt Photographer of the Year · Commend · 2023WildArt Photographer of the Year
Commended
That morning, I set out with my macrolens to photograph butterflies. However, my attention was diverted by a bunch of branches partially submerged in water, shimmering in the morning light. Using the same macrolens, I took a high-key shot that transformed the ordinary scene into something ethereal. The experience taught me the valuable lesson to always remain open to the beauty in unexpected places.
WildArt Photographer of the Year · Commended · 2023Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Highly Commended
A red squirrel jumps during a rainstorm, so you can see the drops flying around.
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards · Highly Commended · 2022Groene Camera
Honorable Mention
A Fox in an industrial area in the Netherlands.
Groene Camera · Honorable Mention · 2022A delicate snail is captured in a moment of serene beauty, illuminated against a dark background. The shell’s intricate patterns and the snail’s gentle movement evoke a sense of calm and contemplation. This image showcases the quiet elegance of nature’s small wonders.
Lowland Photo Contest · Highly Commended · 2022
This photo of a seal, taken on the island of Dune, touches me. The animal seems to have cataracts and has also become entangled in a fishing net. Literally Stuck in Life. Yet it is as if the creature has a smile on his face and he seemed used to the net. This contrast really appealed to me. Taking the photo in high-key allowed me to approach this contrast even more.
World Nature Photography Awards · Silver · 2022
Chromatic Awards
3rd Place
Flowers and seeds are the favorite food of this curious squirrel species. On a large lawn somewhere in a suburb of Vienna I was able to capture these critters beautifully.
Chromatic Awards · 3rd Place · 2021Glanzlichter
Honorable Mention
This images shows the happy life of a Red Ant, looking down to us. The photo was taken in a dark forrest nearby in The Netherlands last autumn. I like the tones of this autumn leaf. So warm. It was hard to take this image because of the fast moving Ant, but with a little help of a flashlight I was able to freeze the motion.
Glanzlichter · Honorable Mention · 2021
Monochrome Awards
Honorable Mention
Sony World Photography Awards
1st Place The Netherlands
This images shows the happy life of a Red Ant, looking down to us. The photo was taken in a dark forrest nearby in The Netherlands last autumn. I like the tones of this autumn leaf. So warm. It was hard to take this image because of the fast moving Ant, but with a little help of a flashlight I was able to freeze the motion.
Sony World Photography Awards · 1st Place The Netherlands · 2021Festival International Nature Namur
Public Award
Perched atop a weathered fence post, a pair of Little Owls (Athene noctua) share an intimate moment of connection. The composition captures a perfect balance between stillness and motion; one owl stands poised while its partner clings to the wood, wings majestically splayed to reveal intricate plumage patterns. Their beaks meet in a tender greeting, highlighting the strong social bonds of this charismatic species. Set against a soft, diffused green background, the image isolates the subjects, emphasizing the rich textures of the lichen-covered wood and the delicate softness of their feathers. This fleeting interaction offers a beautiful glimpse into the affectionate lives of these small rural predators.
Festival International Nature Namur · Public Award · 2020
National Geographic
Public Award
Siberian ground squirrel curiously smells a flower.
National Geographic · Public Award · 2020