Then, a moment of delight-the meal is chasing a meal of its own!” #4 Landscapes, Waterscapes, And Flora Category Winner – “Regeneration” By Miquel Angel Artús Illana “Xiamen City is home to thousands of egrets, earning it the nickname ‘the island of the egrets.’ At first blush, this image captured there appears to be a simple photo of an egret getting a surprise jump from its prospective meal. #3 Winged Life Category Winner -“Pass By” By Lin Xiaoping Despite their name, the number of wombats like Maude are on the decline, making this tender photo an even starker reminder of our greater role in their species’ survival.” Baby wombats, with their highly sensitive noses, especially appreciate such close contact. “Lit by natural light, a veterinary student cradles and nuzzles a newly rescued, four-month-old common wombat (Vombatus ursinus) named Maude. Joey and Bat Sanctuary, Beveridge, Victoria, Australia. This photographer theorizes that through this coexistence, these bears may be growing more intelligent and increasingly bold-resulting in close contact like that featured here.” #2 Human/Nature Category Winner -“Nose To Nose” By Douglas Gimesy
In fact, residents of Asheville are known for their close relationship with wild black bears in the area. “With a wildlife corridor passing through their property, a retired couple living on the outskirts of Asheville, North Carolina frequently find four-legged visitors at their back porch, including this beautiful American black bear (Ursus americanus). Read more #1 Grand Prize Winner: “Backyard Friend” (From “Cities Gone Wild”) By Corey ArnoldĪsheville, North Carolina, United States.
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