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The Nature Photography Contest has unveiled its breathtaking 2025 winners, featuring everything from playful wildlife moments to urgent environmental messages. Thomas Vijayan's powerful image of an orangutan pleading for its vanishing forest home took the top prize.
A young photographer joined her local women's rugby team after watching the Red Roses compete, turning her newfound passion into a career-launching documentary project. Her work now captures the sisterhood and resilience of grassroots women's rugby while she pursues professional sports photography.
A groundbreaking project is putting cameras in the hands of young migrants, letting them share their journeys through their own eyes. The GRABS initiative uses photography and podcasts to showcase hope and resilience across borders.
A Gisborne sheep farmer has won her third international photography award for capturing the beauty of New Zealand's working farm dogs. Rebecca Williams beat 4,000 global entries with her documentary-style images of sheepdogs in action.
Deontay Wilder admitted he pulled his punches during his victory over Derek Chisora, thinking about the British fighter's family. The compassionate gesture marked what's expected to be Chisora's final professional bout.
Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is opening up about his mental health journey, saying he's finally "at peace" ahead of his comeback fight. The boxing star's honest conversation about rebuilding himself shows how vulnerability can lead to strength.
Scientists say America's 110 million acres of protected wilderness may need active care, not just preservation, to survive climate change. Indigenous land management practices are showing the way forward.
A Nebraska photographer is transforming hospital hallways into galleries of natural beauty, offering patients and families moments of peace during difficult times. Chuck Starr's wildlife and nature photography now fills CHI Health Good Samaritan's Walkway Gallery through July.
An experienced adventure guide survived a freezing river plunge and overnight wait in Tasmania's wilderness, reminding us that even experts can face nature's surprises. Her story highlights the life-saving power of preparation and emergency beacons.
When a hiker suffered a serious machete injury deep in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, a specialized air rescue team brought him to safety in a dramatic nighttime mission. The coordinated rescue shows how emergency teams work together to reach people in remote areas.
A Chicago real estate agent bought a box of old negatives for $380 in 2007, unknowingly uncovering over 100,000 photos by Vivian Maier, now considered one of the greatest street photographers in history. The nanny who secretly documented life for decades never showed her work to anyone.
A Dutch photographer invented a 35mm film camera that delivers stunning panoramic photos for under $800, making a format once reserved for wealthy collectors accessible to everyday photographers. The BeerPAN uses affordable standard film instead of expensive medium-format stock.
A 66-year-old hiker missing in New Zealand's remote wilderness for nearly three weeks was discovered alive in a mountain hut by contractors who happened to be there at exactly the right moment. Graham Garnett's rescue proves that hope can survive even when official searches end.
A new Canadian study reveals that expert birders have denser brain tissue in areas linked to attention and perception. The same cognitive benefits likely extend to bird photographers who spend hundreds of hours honing their craft.
Visual artist Daniel Regan submerged Polaroid self-portraits in his ADHD medication to create stunning images that capture the chaos and calm of living with the condition. His innovative artwork opens a new window into understanding the ADHD experience.
A 66-year-old tramper emerged alive after surviving nearly three weeks alone in New Zealand's rugged Kahurangi National Park, days after searchers had given up hope. Graham Garnett was discovered sheltering in a remote mountain hut by contractors, ending an ordeal that captivated the nation.
Scientists around the world are capturing breathtaking images while doing groundbreaking conservation and research work. This year's winning photos from Nature's Scientist at Work contest showcase everything from extinct birds learning to migrate again to technicolor algae blooms from the sky.
Scientists worldwide can now capture their research in action for a chance to win £500 and see their work featured in Nature magazine. The amateur photography competition celebrates the real, behind-the-scenes moments that make science happen.
A photography contest proving animals are hilarious is turning millions of people into conservation champions. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards uses laughter to make people care about protecting nature.
A photography community in Mumbai has grown to over 12,700 members by offering free personal mentorship and knowledge sharing instead of focusing on profits. MumbaiOgraphy hosts exhibitions, photowalks, and workshops that help amateur photographers develop their skills while building lasting friendships.
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