The Wildlife Photography Contest 2025, hosted by TopPhotoAwards, concluded on June 13, 2025, drawing in 2,192 stunning submissions from photographers around the globe.
Grand Prize Winner — "Bear Gills" by Nick Dale
Nick Dale’s captivating image, titled Bear Gills, earned him the first-place honor. This evocative photograph likely captures a dynamic interaction—perhaps a bear tearing into prey or engaging in a foraging frenzy—bringing raw wildlife intensity into vivid focus.
2nd Place — "Fox and sunset" by Massimiliano Sticca
Claiming second place, Fox and sunset by Massimiliano Sticca pairs the graceful silhouette of a fox with the fiery hues of sunset—an interplay of wildlife and landscape that strikes a powerful, atmospheric chord.
3rd Place — "Pastoral Elegance: The Gentle Sovereignty of the Savannah" by Koushik Chatterjee
Koushik Chatterjee’s Pastoral Elegance: The Gentle Sovereignty of the Savannah claimed third place, offering a poetic and majestic glance at life on the savannah—suggesting tranquility, regality, and the serene beauty of untamed grasslands.
A Celebration of Excellence
The Wildlife Photography Contest 2025 not only highlighted breathtaking talent but also demonstrated the global passion for nature’s most fascinating creatures. From grizzled bears to graceful savannah scenes, each photograph invited viewers into a unique moment in the natural world.
