Nature Photography
See 15 Amazing Wildlife Images From the Sony World Photography Awards
The contest showcases the work of some of the planet’s best photographers
This Black Bear Took Hundreds of ‘Selfies’ on a Wildlife Camera
Of the 580 images captured by the camera in November, about 400 were of the bear
See 25 Stunning Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
Vote for your favorite among these photos shortlisted in the People's Choice category until February 2
These Awe-Inspiring Images Capture the World's Little Details
See this year's winners of the annual Close-up Photographer of the Year competition
These Gorgeous Photos Capture Life Inside a Drop of Seawater
A passion for the infinitesimal leads a photographer to discover the countless creatures that live unseen in the ocean
See How California Artists Process Wildfires Through Their Work
A new exhibition showcases art that seeks to make sense of destruction
Stunning Images Reveal the Complex Beauty of Life Under a Microscope
Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography contest winners captured a gecko hand, breast tissue cells and dozens of other minuscule moments
View 16 Breathtaking Images From the Nature Conservancy's Annual Photo Contest
The winning shots feature everything from glowing mushrooms to sauntering lions
See the Incredible Sunflower Superbloom in North Dakota
Fields filled with the cheery yellow flowers reach peak bloom in late summer
Baby Sloths Are About as Cute As You Would Expect
A Costa Rica rescue center offers blankets and bottle-feeding at a nursery for these young animals
View Amazing Shots of Space From the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
Each shortlisted photo is in the running to win the grand prize and will be on display at the National Maritime Museum in London
Winners of the 2022 Big Picture Natural World Photography Competition Announced
From mating bees to starfish devouring a sea lion, the photos captured the beauty and diversity of life on Earth
Discover the Microscopic Wonders of Olympus' 2021 Image of the Year Awards
Just in time for spring, several winners capture a close-up view of fern spores to pollen tubes hidden in a flower petal
These Are the Winners of Smithsonian Magazine's 19th Annual Photo Contest
From the beauty of bodies in motion to the symbiotic behaviors of insects, these photographers captured fascinating moments in time
The Quest to Find the World's Largest Bee
The rediscovery of Wallace’s giant bee uncovers disheartening truths about the tenuous fate of hidden insect species
Why Did the Salamander Cross the Road?
To reproduce, of course. And a band of volunteers gathers at night to help it—and countless other amphibians—get to the other side
A Penguin Faces Death by Leopard Seal in Jaw-Dropping Grand Prize Image
Winners in this year's World Nature Photography Awards were selected for 14 different categories varying by species and habitat
In California, the Search for the Ultimate Wild Fig Heats Up
A booming market has specimen hunters tracking down rare new varieties of the ancient fruit
A Snowy Scene at Italy's Lake Santa Croce Wins the People's Choice Award in Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
London's Natural History Museum has announced five winners of the 57th annual competition
Old, Primeval Forests May Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Climate Change
Ecologists thought these trees had long been torn down in New England. Then Bob Leverett proved them wrong
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