Danger in the Mud by Jens Cullmann (Germany).
Grand Prize Winner, World Nature Photographer of the Year and Gold, Animal Portraits.
The German photographer learned of his win while on location in Botswana and was thrilled about his victory.
“Danger in the Mud” by Jens Cullmann (Germany). Grand Prize Winner, World Nature Photographer of the Year and Gold, Animal Portraits. Subject: Crocodile. Location: Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
From a satellite phone, he shared a bit about the story behind the winning photograph.
They will launch themselves with tremendous speed and power at any animal foolish enough to come too close.
Cullmann also shed some light on why the hot temperatures cause the crocodile to cover itself in mud.
“Playgroup” by Hidetoshi Ogata (Japan). Gold, Behavior – Mammals. Animal: Japanese macaques. Location: Awaji Island, Japan
This is a process known as aestivation.
They submitted their work to 14 different categories that explore wildlife and the natural world.
Other standout imagery includesHidetoshi Ogatas adorable photo of Japanese macaques huddled together for a cuddle.
“Harlequin Shrimps” by Adriano Morettin (Italy). Gold, Underwater. Animal: Harlequin shrimps Hymanocera. Location: Lembeh strait, Indonesia
Wildlife was not the only subject celebrated by the awards.
Norwegian photographerVirgil Reglioniwon the People and Nature category for a photograph that takes us inside an Icelandic glacier.
See all the winning images, as well as some of our favorite runner’s ups below.
“The World is Mine” by Sascha Fonseca (UAE). Gold, Animals in their Habitat. Animal: Snow leopard. Location: Indian Himalayas
Check out the winners of the 2022 World Nature Photography Awards.
Playgroup by Hidetoshi Ogata (Japan).
Gold, Behavior Mammals.
“The Guts” by Virgil Reglioni (Norway). Gold, People and Nature. Subject: Inside a glacier. Location: Solheimajokull, South Iceland
Animal: Japanese macaques.
Location: Awaji Island, Japan
Harlequin Shrimps by Adriano Morettin (Italy).
Animal: Harlequin shrimps Hymanocera.
“The Home of the Kestrel” by Vladislav Tasev (UK). Gold, Urban Wildlife. Animal: Common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). Location: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Location: Lembeh strait, Indonesia
The World is Mine by Sascha Fonseca (UAE).
Gold, Animals in their Habitat.
Animal: Snow leopard.
“Thankfulness” by Alain Ernoult (France). Gold, Black and White. Animal: Lesser Antillean Iguana. Location: Grenada Island, West Indies
Location: Indian Himalayas
The Guts by Virgil Reglioni (Norway).
Gold, People and Nature.
Subject: Inside a glacier.
“The Grand Tetons” by Jake Mosher (USA). Gold, Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments. Subject: Grand Teton Peak. Location: Wyoming, USA
Location: Solheimajokull, South Iceland
The Home of the Kestrel by Vladislav Tasev (UK).
Gold, Urban Wildlife.
Animal: Common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
“Prey” by Takuya Ishiguro (Japan). Silver, Behavior – Invertebrates. Animal: Praying mantis and lizard. Location: Miyagi, Japan
Location: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Thankfulness by Alain Ernoult (France).
Gold, Black and White.
Animal: Lesser Antillean Iguana.
“Ride on You” by Norihiro Ikuma (Japan). Gold, Behavior – Amphibians and Reptiles. Animal: Japanese stream toad. Location: Owase Mountains, Mie, Japan
Location: Grenada Island, West Indies
The Grand Tetons by Jake Mosher (USA).
Gold, Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments.
Subject: Grand Teton Peak.
“Fungus Horizon” by Mr. Endy (Singapore). Silver, Plants and fungi. Subject: Crepidotus fungus. Location: Windsor Nature Park, Singapore
Location: Wyoming, USA
Prey by Takuya Ishiguro (Japan).
Silver, Behavior Invertebrates.
Animal: Praying mantis and lizard.
“I’m Coming for You” by Charles Schmidt (USA). Gold, Behavior – Birds. Animal: Male Hooded Merganser. Location: Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, VA, USA
Location: Miyagi, Japan
Ride on You by Norihiro Ikuma (Japan).
Gold, Behavior Amphibians and Reptiles.
Animal: Japanese stream toad.
“Connection” by Tamas Aranyossy (Hungary). Silver, Behavior – Birds. Animal: Red-billed Oxpecker. Location: Zimanga, South Africa
Location: Owase Mountains, Mie, Japan
Fungus Horizon by Mr. Endy (Singapore).
Silver, Plants and fungi.
Subject: Crepidotus fungus.
“Tree of Life” by Julie Kenny (Australia). Gold, Plants and fungi. Subject: Eucalyptus tree. Location: Mount Barker, Western Australia
Location: Windsor Nature Park, Singapore
I’m Coming for You by Charles Schmidt (USA).
Gold, Behavior Birds.
Animal: Male Hooded Merganser.
“The Ghost of the Rocks” by Javier Herranz Casellas (Spain). Gold, Behavior – Invertebrates. Animal: Red crab (Grapsus adscensionis). Location: La Gomera Island, Spain
Location: Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, VA, USA
Connection by Tamas Aranyossy (Hungary).
Silver, Behavior Birds.
Animal: Red-billed Oxpecker.
“Underwater Colorful Snowstorm” by Tom Shlesinger (Israel). Gold, Nature Art. Animal: Spawning coral. Location: Red Sea
Location: Zimanga, South Africa
Tree of Life by Julie Kenny (Australia).
Gold, Plants and fungi.
Subject: Eucalyptus tree.
“Injured Fur Seal” by Nicolas Remy (Australia). Gold, Naturephotojournalism. Animal: Australian fur seal. Location: Port Kembla, NSW, Australia
Location: Mount Barker, Western Australia
The Ghost of the Rocks by Javier Herranz Casellas (Spain).
Gold, Behavior Invertebrates.
Animal: Red crab (Grapsus adscensionis).
“Parallel Universe” by Beatrice Wong (Hong Kong). Silver, Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments. Location: Laguna Colarada, Bolivia.
Location: La Gomera Island, Spain
Underwater Colorful Snowstorm by Tom Shlesinger (Israel).
Gold, Nature Art.
Animal: Spawning coral.
“Catch Me If You Can” by Thomas Vijayan (Canada). Silver, Animals in their Habitat. Animal: Leopard. Location: Kenya
Location: Red Sea
Injured Fur Seal by Nicolas Remy (Australia).
Animal: Australian fur seal.
Location: Port Kembla, NSW, Australia
Parallel Universe by Beatrice Wong (Hong Kong).
Silver, Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments.
Location: Laguna Colarada, Bolivia.
Catch Me If you’re able to by Thomas Vijayan (Canada).
Silver, Animals in their Habitat.
Location: Kenya
