44 Breathtaking Nature Photos That Stood Out At The 2026 Academy Photo Awards

A landscape double rainbow with lightning.

Sulaiman(47) is a plastic collector living at Ashulia bazaar,Dhaka,Bangladesh.Everyday he looks for plastic bottle,plastic goods in waste dumping yard at ashulia area.He sells the plastic items in recycle factories.Though Sulaiman only knows these supports his family expenses but he is also a climate hero who is contributing in sustainable living and recycling product .

That morning, we decided to follow four cheetahs on the hunt. We followed them for hours. We passed herds of topis, gazelles, and zebras. We knew something was going to happen. When, five hours later, our Maasai guide whispered, ‘they are going for the zebras,’ I was convinced they would attack the topis or gazelles dotted across the valley. Seconds later, the cheetahs burst into a small group of zebras. One cheetah ran towards us, clinging onto a foal. In those seconds, I took this picture of the mother zebra launching a last attempt to push her foal away from the attacking cheetah. She failed. I will remember those last seconds for the rest of my life.

Hundreds of fishermen catch fishes with bamboo-made traps in knee-deep water as they take part in a century-old traditional fishing festival during a foggy winter morning in Pabna, Bangladesh. The festival usually takes place in late winter as the water of the lowland area begins to dry up, and the farmlands aren’t prepared yet to harvest new crops in the riverine regions of the country. Known for its cultural significance, the event draws visitors from far and wide. It offers a unique opportunity to witness age-old traditions passed down through generations as fishermen showcase their skills amidst breathtaking natural beauty.