Photography

October 4, 2024

Dreamy Photo of Mama Bear and Cubs Wins 2024 Creative Photo Awards

A dreamy photo of a mother bear snuggling her cubs under the stars has won the 2024 Creative Photo Awards. Run by the Siena Awards, this photo competition awards excellence in artistic and creative photography. The beautiful photo won Lurdes Santander the title of 2024 Creative Photographer of the Year, a stunning achievement for the photographer, who works in the radiology department of a hospital in Spain.

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September 30, 2024

Amazing ESA Photo Shows What Burning Man Looks Like From Space

Burning Man attracts thousands of people each year. The annual music and art festival takes over the Black Rock Desert in Nevada with not only crowds of people, but also with tents, installations, vehicles, and large-scale works of art. Despite its ephemeral nature, the event is large enough to be noticeable from a distance—even from space. The European Space Agency (ESA)

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September 26, 2024

Finalists of the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards Will Leave You Laughing

The funniest photo competition of the year is back to bring a smile to our faces, as the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have announced its finalists. Forty photographs, four portfolios, and three videos made the cut from the nearly 9,000 images entered into this year's contest. From clumsy bear cubs to curious birds, these images offer a hilarious—and adorable—look at the animal kingdom.

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September 24, 2024

Startling Look at the Effects of Window Collisions Wins 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest

A startling look at the after-effects of window collisions won animal photojournalist Patricia Seaton Homonylo the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year contest. Her poignant photograph beat out more than 23,000 images that were submitted by photographers from around the world. Showing the “Bird Layout” event featuring over 4,000 birds that perished in Toronto due to window collisions, the image raises awareness about the manmade peril that our feathered friends face.

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