“Look At Me!” by Reiko Takahashi, Japan
BigPicture has revealed 20 breathtaking finalists for the 2025 Pure World Individuals’s Selection Award, opening public voting via July 31 to highlight essentially the most compelling picture.
These pictures, chosen for his or her storytelling and visible affect, discover nature’s magnificence and vulnerability via wildlife moments, scenic landscapes, and environmental encounters. The finalist with essentially the most votes will obtain a $300 prize, a characteristic on the BigPicture website, and an exhibition show on the California Academy of Sciences. By casting a vote, viewers help conservation-minded pictures and take part honoring the artists behind these highly effective photos.
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“Vulture Restaurant” by Alain Schroeder, France
“Circle of Life” by Angel Fitor, Spain
“Maternal Huddle” by Anton Sorokin, United States
“Hitchhiker” by Caitlin Winskill, Australia
“Relaxing in the Snow” by Daniel Valverde Fernandez, Spain
“Aspen Shadows” by Devon Pradhuman, United States
“Sniff” by Doug Gimesy, Australia
“In Mother’s Arms” by Dvir Barkay, United States
“Cicada Awakening” by Gavin Koester, United States
“Blue Dream” by Haiyong Cai, China
“Fortress” by Iacopo Nerozzi, Italy
“Pathfinders” by Jonas Beyer, Denmark
“The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring” by Liron Gertsman, Canada
“Big Hair Day” by Nick Kanakis, United States
“Powerless” by Niki Colemont, Belgium
“Dance of the Elements” by Philipp Egger, Italy
“Nuptial Gift” by Piotr Naskrecki, United States
“Trapped” by Roman Willi, Switzerland
“Urchin Spines” by Sayaka Ichinoseki, Japan
