Glorious hunting [TOP100]

In Okavango Delta of the savage Botswana the wild eye of the male lion through the carcass of the buffalo, as the result of an impressive hunt in the previous day! This is the wild nature where everything could happen with the perfect balance!

PANAGIOTIS LASKARAKIS,   Greece, IOANNINA

The World Is Going Upside Down [TOP100]

I wanted to capture all 4 elements in one frame the sky, the water, the amazing habitat they live in, and the subject facing me. I knew the only way I could combine these elements in one frame was to be above the orangutan and position downwards to capture the face and the perfect reflection of the sky in the still water below it. The most challenging part of this experience was reaching the location in 3 hour boat ride across waves and staying calm while the orangutan was in front of me.

Thomas Vijayan,   Canada, Onterio

[TOP100]

George,   United States, Portland

Marlin madness [TOP100]

Jacopo Brunetti,   Italy, Milan

Jelenie [TOP100]

Wieńczysław Rak,   Poland, Nowogard

The Majestic Arabian Oryx [TOP100]

There is nothing more rewarding than capturing precious moments of Arabian Oryx at sunset. Though difficult as the animal is shy and run very fast to disappear from your sight behind sand dunes however, one has to take chances and wait for the right moment. Once endangoured species in this part of world but thanks to UAE government's conservation initiative to provide secure but natural habitat that its thriving now. It took me more than 4 months to understand their movement in order to capture the right frame.

Zubair Irshad,   United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Life on the pond [TOP100]

Waterfowl live an active life on the pond all day, from dawn to dusk, and some species even at night. All birds try to catch prey and also to strengthen their position in the hierarchy. There are still interesting interactions between birds within one species and also between species. I wanted to capture these activities with a long exposure time to make the splashing water stand out.

Juraj Benčík,   Czech Republic, Haj u Duchcova

gecko fight [TOP100]

the gecko is fighting with snake mouth to mouth for survival

Wei fu,   Thailand, Bang Klam

The Great Migration [TOP100]

The Great Migration Frenzy, is a normal sight during the migration of wildebeest. The sights and sounds were incredible. The image was made in Tanzania.

Ali Khataw,   United States, Austin

Learn to walk [TOP100]

The mother polar bear is teaching her baby bears how to walk.

Xiaoying Shi,   United States, Brooklyn

Golondrina que deja huella [TOP100]

Swallow in flight photographed with flashes and continuous light

Esteban Argerich,   Argentina, Buenos Aires

Penguins

Images of both King Penguins and Gentoo Penguins in the Falkland Islands

Andy Pollard,   United Kingdom, Stanley

Serie golondrinas con estela

Hirundo rustica swallows, High speed with continuos light

Esteban Argerich,   Argentina, Buenos Aires

Мама, а когда папа придет?

Сфотографировано в таежной Финляндии, в местечке Мартинселконен.

Mulkahainen Valtteri,   Finland, Sotkamo

Covid Suspect

Bats have been recognized as the natural reservoirs of a large variety of viruses. Special attention has been paid to bat coronaviruses as the two emerging coronaviruses which have caused unexpected human disease outbreaks in the 21st century, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), are suggested to be originated from bats.

Clement Chua,   Australia, Melbourne

Sharks

Portrait of sharks in their environment a way to say every year 100 millions of sharks are killed from over fishing

MELESAN,   France, Juan-les-Pins

Meeting with a fox

Аркадий Саямов,   Russian Federation, Самара

Сокровища Африки (Treasures Of Africa).

"Черный континент" богат на сокровища - здесь добываются и нефть, и золото, и драгоценные камни... Но настоящее сокровище - это хрупкий животный мир и уникальные экосистемы, которые в скором времени мы все можем утратить из-за дальнейшего развития сельского хозяйства, вырубки лесов, браконьерства и военных конфликтов. The "black continent" is rich in treasures - oil, gold, and precious stones are extracted here... But the real treasure is the fragile animal world and unique ecosystems that we may soon lose due to further development of agriculture, deforestation, poaching and military conflicts.

Dmitry Nikolaev,   Russian Federation, Москва

L.O.V.E

Orangutan - Pongo Abelli

Putra Igo,   Indonesia, Jakarta

The beauty and the flower

High speed photography of Rainforest Argentinian Hummingbirds, with 3 flashes, none for the background (that explain the black background)

Lotfi Si Saber,   France, Paris

MILAN MALOVRH,   Slovenia, TRZIČ

The Wildlife Domain

The beauty of Tanzania!

Ali Khataw,   United States, Austin

Fight for prey

Michaela Firešová,   Czech Republic, Rudna

Affection

The juvenile bar-winged prinia cared for its hatchling by feeding it on insects.

stanley budiman,   Indonesia, Jakarta

Perfect Reflection

Low angle view of a Dalmatian pelican in a perfect landing!

Σπύρος Κτενάς,   Greece, Lefkada

Elephants in Monochrome......

One of the most fascinating animals in nature are none other than our gentle giants the Elephants... i can spend hours watching them , here is a series of elephants in various moods ....they make a great series in monochrome and this is my humble attempt to present my series of these beauties each of these pics has a beautiful story to tell.I have taken these series from a 20 mm lens handheld to 600 mm.

Dr.Dilip shah,   India, Mumbai

Пингвиньи истории

Антарктика

Alexander Perov,   Russian Federation, Москва

Circle of life

For me this photo is the circle of life in its purest form. For me the covid situation in 2020 was really great for world and animals in our forests. Photo was taken by my favourite Nikon D500, which is best camera for movement for me!

Lucia Drietomská,   Slovakia, Kosice

wet landed

Ajar Setiadi,   Indonesia, Bogor

Running for their lives

Running for their lives

Roshana Prasad,   Sri Lanka, Colombo

Spotted Owlets Family

Thes photos are taken in outskirts of Hyderabad city, India. This series depicts a family of Spotted Owlets flying around before they go to the their roosting site, which is this dry palm tree.

SRIRAM REDDY,   India, Hyderabad

Floral bathtub

In India, the Autumn days are hot and humid but the nights are pleasant. In the morning, dew drops are found on the edge of grass, flower petals and sometimes water is stored in the flower petals. A Crimson Sunbird female refreshing herself with the water which is stored in the petal of an ornamental banana flower as if nature creates a floral bath tub for her.

মৌসম রায়,   India, Jalpaiguri

Хитрый Кумай

Щенок байкальской нерпы

Alexey Trofimov,   Russian Federation, Иркутск

At the post!

Chipmunk is keenly watching so that no one picks his mushroom!

Evgeniya Levina,   Russian Federation, г. Нерюнгри (Якутия)

Three bears

Mother bear and two cubs playing in Canada Arctic

Tatyana Gorodetsky,   United States, New York

Clash of Dragons !

One of the most underrated species in the world of Reptiles discovered in India. Fan-throated Lizards often release their fan which is enclosed in their chest to call for a mate or for a territorial fight. This series is one of the longest territorial fights we ever witnessed and they nearly tore each other apart with their deadly jaws and claws. Their appearence often reminds of the age of Dragons. Even organisations like BBC Earth have recently made a full time documentation of this reptile with this unique phenomenon of territorial fight.

Hiitesh Oberai,   India, Ahmednagar

Apo Island Underwater Celebrity

Andrei Savin,   Russian Federation, Москва

"The Queen"

Every year in the mexican caribbean we find these beautiful and powerfull animals, bullsharks. Most of them pregnant females that come to Playa del Carmen during the last phase of their pregnancy.

mizael palomeque,   Mexico, Qroo

The Bird's Tail

Kirkamon Alarin Cabello,   Philippines, Cagayan De Oro

Дама с собачкой

Воробьиный сыч с добычей (полевая мышь) Москва, декабрь 2020.

Valery Subachev,   Russian Federation, Москва

Vo Rin,   Viet Nam, Da Nang

Mouthful

Aman Wilson,   India, New Delhi

В ожидании фотографа.

Сфотографировано в таежной Финляндии, в местечке Мартинселконен.

Mulkahainen Valtteri,   Finland, Sotkamo

Let it Snow...

Беларусь, Витебская область. Европейский зубр (лат. Bison bonasus) European bison (Latin Bison bonasus). Belarus, Vitebsk region

Vlad Sokolovsky,   Belarus, Минск

Don't you dare

A snake tried to defend itself by trying to attack the Owl, while the Owl itself stood still bravely.

stanley budiman,   Indonesia, Jakarta

Back Light Beauty

A Backlight series which shows the beauty of green bee-eater in backlight

Anandhu M,   India, Thrissur

With mam

Borneo orangutans

Endra agustianto,   Indonesia, Banten

Fire in the Game !

One of the best series ever captured in Ahmednagar. We were lucky enough as the sun was so far the biggest we ever witnessed and these two male blackbucks were having a great time enjoying this wonder !

Onkar Ravindra Bedre,   India, Ahmednagar

Mother and Child Moment of The Orangutans

A female bornean orangutan nursing her offspring

Raffi Ryan Akbar,   Indonesia, Bogor

Rhino brothers grappling in the evening light

This is a fun series of close-up action shots depicting the bond and fierce competition between these 3 young male white rhinos.

Raquel de Castro Maia,   South Africa, Mossel Bay

Swan Lake ..

Inspiration for Swan Lake

Zanfoar,   Czech Republic, Prostejov

Cuckoo and Sedge Warbler

Taken from a hide near York ,had to get up really early to be in the hide for 5.30 am . the cuckoos turned up about 6am, not long after the sedge warbler started to harass the cuckoo.

Keith Bannister,   United Kingdom, Burnley, lancs

Horváth Zsolt,   Hungary, Sopronkovesd

Mother's care

Mother monkey feeding his child

Gajendra Bawane,   India, Amravati

Китовая акула на Мальдивах

ILYA TRUKHANOV,   Russian Federation, Москва

Baya Weavers

It's Nesting Time...

Rana Basak,   India, Kolkata

Girafees

Sivakumar,   India, Coimbatore

Hungry

During one of the an evening I suddenly came across a Chameleon hunting! After the successful hunt, the chamelion had to an opportunity to hunt three or four other caterpillars. His behavior reflected his desired to go for more. As his tongue was out to eat the other caterpillar, I could capture this precious photograph.

Alap Brahmbhatt,   India, Ahmedabad

Chernobay Anna,   Ukraine, Киев

Feeding time

Dikye Ariani,   Indonesia, Jakarta

Rahul Wedpathak,   India, Pune

The Flying Fish

I was in a boat at Kerkini Lake with a fisherman who threw a fish in the air and the Dalmatian pelicans fight to catch it Instinctively I take my camera on my hand and start shooting this amazing view.

Christos Stavrakas,   Greece, Lefkas

Tigers

Various tigers of india.

Sudipta Chakraborty,   India, Kolkata

Moose

Collection of Moose photographs from Grand Teton National Park.

David Morring,   United States, Richardson

Dariusz Dryl,   Poland, Bialystok

a couple of prenjaks and offsprings

a couple of prenjaks and offsprings

Ajar Setiadi,   Indonesia, Bogor

Mating of Black winged Stilts

The series shows some unique behaviors of Black-winged Stilts. First they have quarrels among them and then pair goes for mating. The different stages of the acts are shown here.

Anindita Datta Muhuri,   India, Agartala

Mothers don't sleep.. they just worry with their eyes closed.

I framed this moment when a pack of monkeys hanging on trees at Wilpattu national park.

Chandrasekaran Soban Raj,   Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya

Playful sealion

Los Islotes in La Paz, Mexico, is a famous sea lion breeding ground. In the fall we swam with sea lion babies chasing schools of sardines. This sea lion had a fishing rope entangled around his neck and was rescued by a ranger.

Reiko Takahashi,   Japan, Kitakami

Valley of The Mists

Barycz Valley, Poland

Agnieszka Florczyk,   Poland, Debica

Boreal owl

Michaela Firešová,   Czech Republic, Rudna

Moments of Territorial Fight between two Darters

Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is also known as ‘Snake Bird’ for its slender neck which helps to hunt fishes into the water. The upper part of this water bird is black while the under part is brownish. The long straight bill, white neck and webbed feet are other features of this bird. This species is frequently seen beside the fresh water-bodies in search of food. Darters are considered as silent bird but become somewhat vocal in defending their nests and chicks. Like all the creatures, the Darters are also very much aware of their own rights. None of them is ready to leave their own territorial rights, even in the water. So, they are trying their best to set up their own right to get the advantageous position for hunting in water which is greatly related to their existence. These images prove that how much aggressive they can be to defend their own regions. In water, they flap their wings so hard that it overpowers the opponent in some way or other. Get a short introduction about Darter:

Partha Sarkar,   India, Kolkata

Typical Encounter

Kent Wong,   Hong Kong, N.T.

Odd One Out

Odd One Out - An adult King Penguin, amongst a creche of chicks

Andy Pollard,   United Kingdom, Stanley

Vision

Lake Kerkini, Greece. Pelicans are the birds with the largest beak in the world. and under it they have a bag in which they collect their fish catch. They like to eat fish, which makes them serious competitors of fishermen. However, the Dalmatian pelicans from the Greek Lake Kerkini coexist in a unique symbiosis with local fishermens.

Ivan Ivanov,   Bulgaria, Sevlievo

Сорвалось!

Бурундук пытается добраться до шишек (кедровый стланик), но...увы...сорвалось!

Evgeniya Levina,   Russian Federation, г. Нерюнгри (Якутия)

THE GREAT MIGRATION

masaimar, #kenya, #migration, #wildbeeast

Soumen Ghosh,   India, Kolkata

Moose Crossing

A moose and magpie stopping to get a drink in the most famous irrigation ditch in the word. Grand Teton National Park.

Packy Savvenas,   United States, Sartell

Pelicans from Lake Kerkini.

December morning at Lake Kerkini.

Piotr Warzecha,   Poland, Rzeszow

Blue-throated bee-eater

The blue-throated bee-eater is recognisable by its bright blue throat, chestnut head and back, and black eye stripe. Its upperparts and wing feathers are predominantly green, while its lower back, rump and tail are a brilliant blue. Adults have distinctive long tail feathers. Juveniles lack the long tail feathers and have a bluish green head. Adults measure about 28cm in length, including their tails

Vo Rin,   Viet Nam, Da Nang

Osprey

Zbikowski Jacek,   Poland, Katowice

Colourful Hunter.

Oriental dwarf kingfisher(ODKF)with kill. ODKF also know as black-backed kingfisher or three toed kingfisher.Shot taken at Kalle village ,near Mumbai MH ,India

संदीप भागवत पाटील,   India, Pune

Zlatko Borenović,   Croatia, Osijek

Ernestas Balcikonis,   Denmark, Hvalso

Polarlife

Shot at a trip to Svalbard.

Ruzdi Ekenheim,   Sweden, Hastveda

RAMAKRISHNAN,   India, TIRUPPUR

Buffalo

A heard of Buffalo approached the water hole in the early hours of the morning. Being so close to these giants was quite intimidating but amazing at the same time

TRACEY LUND,   United Kingdom, Hull

Polar Bears summer life

Polar Bears have a very hard life during the Arctic summer. Warm weather, no or very limited snow and ice and hunting issues. The main summer preys are wild reindeers but their meat is poor of fat while polar bears prefer seals that can be easily hunted in winter on the icy coasts. Therefore in summer the bears tend to rest as possible and to move mainly for hunting food. Their behavior and the desolated summer arctic landscape provide me a feeling of sad and helpless loneliness. The ongoing climate change is making their summer life always more tough

Barilani Roberto,   Finland, Heinola

In the reeds

Early evening in the reeds. Czechia

Jiri Paruzek,   Czech Republic, Frenstat

Fight For Territory

Fight for territory with a bit of display in the air - Great Egret Battle

Darji Yash Rajeshkumar,   India, Ahmedabad

Ночные совы

Vyacheslav Ladanov,   Russian Federation, Самара

Queen of the pond

A hippo shot in her favourite pond in Masai Mara, Kenya.

Ruzdi Ekenheim,   Sweden, Hastveda

Julián Hernández,   Argentina, Salta

Sky tentacles

Big flocks of birds reflects the orange tones of the sunset creating shapes in the sky

Carlo Murenu,   Italy, Cagliari

I caught!

The heron has just caught a fish and is shaking water from it. Grey heron (Ardea cinerea).

Juraj Benčík,   Czech Republic, Haj u Duchcova

tiki ozer,   Israel

That One Moment

In Panna National Park we were out for morning safari, fog was spread all over the forest. I saw an elephant near forest camp the elephant was moving his trunk up and down. Sun was about to rise. By seeing the situation I wanted to capture that moment in which elephant is holding sun in his trunk.

Surendra Krushnaji Walke,   India, PUNE

Pusa sibirica

Elena Lebedeva,   Russian Federation, Санкт-Петербург

Спортивная секция "Прыжки в воду"

Антарктида

Marina Malikova,   Russian Federation, Москва

Damian Kwasek,   Poland, Siemien

Daniel Donaták,   Czech Republic

The Battle for survival

As the Cheetah sees his prey.. for a succesful hunt, the predator must be out of focus of the prey and at the same time, the prey has to be in a striking range and perfectly focussed. the splash, the Zebra.s are creating is adding to the moment.

Dr.Dilip shah,   India, Mumbai

Wild Horses

Kayseri Hörmetçi Köyü yılkı atları

Aynur Bostan,   Turkey, Ankara

Squirrel

Tomasz Sczansny,   Poland, Nedza

Karan Togattiwar,   India, Chandrapur

Hide and seek

Hide and seek... That was a play... a squirrel and a wood picker .... at a forest area ...a lot of time they played ....at Kerala India

jojith,   India, Thrissur

Боже! Сколько орехов!

Raccoon - Енот- полоскун. USA

Elizabeth Etkind,   United States, North Louisiana

George,   United States, Portland

en picada

Esta garcita se arroja en picada hacia su presa, después de muchos intentos y metido en el agua pude realizar la toma que habia pensado.

Horacio Artero,   Argentina, Junin

Amur Falcon Face-off

A different frame to get a raptor facing towards you and running to catch its prey. There were many photographers present to capture this bold beauty, people were trying to get closeup as much they can. I preferred to be a more little distant to get this action.

Mukesh Mishra,   India, Bengaluru

Once bitten twice shy

After mating the female was just giving the male and firm talking to.

Sharlene Donnet Cathro,   South Africa, Durban

Grizzly Flycatcher

During an early morning birding session, came across this Squirrel hunting down the termites. I have set myself down to the ground and was waiting for the right moment. Although it has caught most of the termites facing off the camera, felt lucky to document this at last.

Naveen Kumar,   India, Chennai

Splash

In September, it’s almost rainy season in Bangladesh. But the temperature is very hot. This time the Indian flying fox drive in the lake and drink water. When he splashes in the water his body gets wet and he drinks lick his body water. He drives many times in a few minutes.

হিমেল নবী,   Bangladesh, Rajshahi

Fighter Jet

Lesser flamingos in flight, Seems like an Indian fighter jet. Honestly i have tried to capture such formation every time i go to Nerul birding point but after waiting for lot of days and lot of trials finally i have managed to get this particular picture. This formation was captured at Nerul in Navi Mumbai.

gyana mohanty,   India, navimumbai

let's dance together

this mud-skipper look like dancing on mud

dwi agung sulistyo,   Indonesia, Jepara

Plate-billed Mountain toucan

These photos shows one of my most dearest experiences birding: seeing a Plate-Billed Mountain Blue toucan. It was raining and we were about the get confined due to Covid-19. However that did not stoped me from getting the shots and filling my soul.

Richard Eduardo Gandara Fuentes,   Guatemala, Guatemala

To move or not to Move

DINESH CHALAVDI,   India, Bangalore

ahmed elseshtwy bedair,   Egypt, damru

VUELO NOCTURNO

Alilicucu en vuelo.

Paul Andres Gonzalez,   Argentina, General Roca

land with frog

A purple heron landing with frog dangling from its mouth at Manglajodi wetlands in a cold and misty day

Soumya Ranjan Bhattacharyya,   India, Hooghly, West Bengal

Пухляк и дождевик

Пухляк заинтересовался дождевиком, а тот оказался с сюрпризом

Andrey Kiselev,   Russian Federation, Озёры

White tailed eagles on the fight.

I was in Hungary in January 2019 in a special blind to photograph these birds in action.

Szekely Janos,   Romania, Tirgu Mures

Lounging Leopard

A gorgeous leopard lounges in an elegant draped fashion on this old gnarled tree in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

Cindy Jones,   United States, Jackson Hole

Sibling's Chemistry with a Punch of Sunset...

Dramatic Sunset...

Kalyan Chakraborty,   India, Bengaluru

Brilliant return

Kim Suk Eun,   Korea, Seoul

goat

fog and he emerged

MKJJHFD KHG,   Poland, Haj

The Lone wanderer

Arabian Oryx in wilderness with an X Factor.

Zubair Irshad,   United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Wieńczysław Rak,   Poland, Nowogard

Сүхбаяр,   Mongolia, Ulan Bator

На зимнем лугу

Урагус относится к певчим птицам рода чечевиц семейства вьюрковые. За внешнюю схожесть со снегирями и чечевицами эту красивую маленькую птичку с длинным хвостом часто называют длиннохвостой чечевицей или длиннохвостым снегирем. Привлекает внимание, прежде всего, необычно яркое оперение самца урагуса. Особенно приметно урагус зимой: розово-красный цвет головы, груди и шеи, контрастные белые с черным крылья и хвост, нежные серебристые вкрапления на голове и грудке.

vladilenoff,   Russian Federation, Тюмень

Rok Štirn,   Slovenia, Ljubljana

Red Deer

Autumn is the most active time for Red Deer.

MARIA KULA,   United Kingdom, Arundel

Peacocks fighting

This was my 1st instance when I saw 2 ,male peacocks fighting, have vested so many National Parks but never seen 2 male peacocks fighting, Its only in Dudhwa is saw this

Nilesh Patel,   India, Damoh

Nilesh Shah,   India, Ahmedabad

Fish Wars

Kamchatka brown bears although solitary, congregate where there are plentiful sources of food and the Kuril Lake in Kamchatka is one such area. The bears bulk up to the abundant nutrition in the salmon and are particularly aggressive at times fighting over rights to prime fishing spots as well as over food. Most of the day is spent on the banks of the Kuril Lake where you set up and wait for opportunities to photograph. Given the density of bears at a given place, focussing on one individual in the melee is a challenge and one has to be guided by patience, keen observation and anticipation. I was patiently waiting for the opportune moment to be able to isolate this particular bear that despite a few futile attempts, was not ready to give up. He had been eyeing his catch intently, hoping to stake claim, when another bear swooped in and stole it from him. What ensued was a wild swipe and a clear display of annoyance. It was all over in a flash. Fortunately there was no obstruction at this opportune time and it allowed me to freeze the moment. He was so close, yet so far, and I could only empathise. Specie: Kamchatka Brown Bear (Ursus arctos beringianus) Location: South Kamchatka Sanctuary, Russia

Neelutpaul Barua,   India, Mumbai

Волчья верность.

Влюбленный волк - уже не хищник...

Evgeniya Shihaleeva,   Russian Federation, Красноярск