A nature is an endless source of beauty and inspiration, and the “2023 Wildlife Photographer Awards” has revealed the most extraordinary images that capture its essence.
With winners ranging from a French underwater photographer to a 17-year-old Israeli, this competition celebrates the diversity and magnificence of the natural world.
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This year, the top prize went to Laurent Ballesta, a French underwater photographer and marine biologist, whose image of a horseshoe crab in his natural habitat stole the jury's heart. But the surprises don't stop there!
Laurent Ballesta made history by becoming the second photographer to receive this prestigious award twice, and is also the 2021 winner.
His image of a horseshoe crab gliding across the sea floor not only captured attention for its technical quality, but also for its deeper meaning: the preservation of a species threatened.
Kathy Moran, jury president and editor, described the photograph as “luminescent” and highlighted the importance of showing this ancient and endangered species in all its beauty.
In addition to the main prize, the competition also celebrated young talents. Israeli Carmel Bechler, just 17 years old, won the title of Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023.
His image of owls in an abandoned building in the middle of a busy highway demonstrates that the beauty of nature is present everywhere, even where we least expect it.
This year's competition received nearly 50,000 entries from 95 countries, demonstrating the global passion for wildlife photography. The winners of the 19 categories, which range from animals in their natural environments to marine life and journalistic photography, offer a unique and diverse vision of our planet and its wonders natural.
If you're in London, don't miss the exhibition at Natural History Museum , which opened on Friday, October 13th. This showcases the award-winning images, providing an opportunity to see nature in its splendor and meet the talented photographers who captured these extraordinary moments.
This year's winners are living proof that the beauty and importance of wildlife deserves to be celebrated and protected. Check out the winners in each category below.
Laurent Ballesta, France – 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year main category.
(Image: Laurent Ballesta/reproduction)
Carmel Bechler, Israel – 15-17 year old category;
(Image: Carmel Bechler/reproduction)
Vihaan Talya Vikas, India – Category of 10 years or less.
(Image: Vihaan Talya Vi/reproduction)
Ekaterina Bee, Italy – Category of 11-14 years old.
(Image: Ekaterina Bee/reproduction)
Amit Eshel, Israel – Category: Animals in their Environment.
(Image: Amit Eshel/reproduction)
Vishnu Gopal, India – Animal Portraits Category;
(Image: Vishnu Gopal/reproduction)
Hadrien Lalagüe, France – Behavior Category: Birds;
(Image: Hadrien Lalague/reproduction)
Bertie Gregory, United Kingdom – Behavior Category: Mammals (Behaviour: mammals);
(Image: Bertie Gregory/reproduction)
Sriram Mural, India – Behavior Category: Invertebrates;
(Image: Sriram Mural/reproduction)
Rachel Bigsby, United Kingdom – Natural Art Category (Natural Artistry);
(Image: Rachel Bigsby/reproduction)
Lennart Verheuvel, Netherlands – Oceans Category (Oceans: The Bigger Picture);
(Image: Lennart Verheuvel,/reproduction)
Agorastos Papatsanis, Greece – Plants and Fungi Category;
(Image: Agorastos Papatsanis/reproduction)
Mike Korostelev, Russia – Underwater Category;
(Image: Mike Korostelev/reproduction)
Fernando Constantino Martínez Belma, Mexico – Photojournalism Category;
(Image: Fernando Constantino Martínez Belma/reproduction)
Karine Aigne, United States – Photojournalism Story Category;
(Image: Karine Aigne/reproduction)
Luca Melcarne, France – Rising Star Category.
(Image: Luca Melcarne/reproduction)
