It is the seventh year in a row that the California Academy of Sciences holds its BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition. The competition “encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this competition that will both celebrate and illustrate the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to protect and conserve it”. Now that the 2020 winners have been announced, it is safe to say that they stood up to the challenge.
If you’d like to see and decide for yourselves, take a look at some of the most impressive nature shots that were submitted.
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1. Grand PrizeWinner: ‘Hare Ball’ By Andy Parkinson, Scotland
2. Terrestrial Wildlife Winner: ‘Cheetah Hunting In Maasai Mara’ By Yi Liu
Image Source: Yi Liu / BigPicture
3. Photo Story – Coexistence Winner: ‘Guardian Warriors’ By Ami Vitale
Image Source: Ami Vitale / BigPicture
4. Terrestrial Wildlife Finalist, ‘Yeye In The Mist’ By Ami Vitale
Image Source: Ami Vitale / BigPicture