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He Museum of Natural HistoryThe prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition revealed stunning images detailing the profound environments and behaviors of creatures around the world.
On Tuesday, photographer. Nima Sarikhani was named the grand prize winner for “Ice Bed,” which captures a “dreamlike image” of a young polar bear “falling asleep,” according to a press release.
“Nima’s stunning and moving image allows us to see the beauty and fragility of our planet,” said Douglas Gurr, director of the Natural History Museum. “Her thought-provoking image of her is a stark reminder of the integral bond between an animal and its habitat and serves as a visual representation of the detrimental impacts of climate warming and habitat loss.”
Sarikhani’s image and four finalists were selected from a shortlist of 25 images, which was announced last year by the Natural History Museum in London. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London.
If you love getting in touch with nature by looking at photos of big cats, birds, reptiles, mammals or marine life, check out the list of contenders, which included a grasshopper fish defending its territory and two mountain hares sharing a tender moment.
The four “Highly Commended” finalists include Tzahi Finkelstein’s “The Happy Turtle,” Daniel Dencescu’s “Starling Murmuration,” Mark Boyd’s “Shared Parenting” and Audun Rikardsen’s stunning capture “Aurora Jellies.”
Images from the People’s Choice Award will be displayed at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in London until it closes in June 2024.
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