Nature photography fans will have plenty to look forward to this October. From 23–25 October 2026, the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) will bring the 32nd International Nature Photography Festival to Lünen, Germany.
Over three days, internationally acclaimed nature photographers will share their images, stories, and perspectives on nature, conservation, and biodiversity. This year’s program includes international lectures and hands-on seminars, taking audiences on photographic journeys from Antarctica and the depths of the oceans to Bavaria’s peatlands and the mountains of Norway.
The seminars will focus on practical topics such as camera techniques, image composition, and creative approaches to nature photography. There will also be a free supporting program featuring international exhibitions, a large photography trade fair, a live presentation stage, and the award ceremony and exhibition opening for the prestigious European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
#1 Penguin Love II – The Return Of The Emperors By Stefan Christmann
Spectacular images from Antarctica tell the remarkable story of emperor penguins surviving in one of the harshest environments on Earth.
20points
#2 Beyond The Image – A Journey From Photography To Conservation By Gerard Carbonell
How photography can become a powerful force for conservation, combining compelling imagery with stories of endangered species and successful conservation initiatives.
19points
#3 Beyond The Image – A Journey From Photography To Conservation By Gerard Carbonell
How photography can become a powerful force for conservation, combining compelling imagery with stories of endangered species and successful conservation initiatives.
17points
#4 The Rhineland – Boundless And Full Of Lifelines By Gdt Regional Group Rhineland
Twenty-five photographers present the remarkable diversity of one of Germany's most varied landscapes.
13points
#5 Socotra, Island Of Dragons By Henley Spiers
A photographic expedition to one of the world's most extraordinary islands and its unique marine ecosystems.
12points
#6 The Rhineland – Boundless And Full Of Lifelines By Gdt Regional Group Rhineland
Twenty-five photographers present the remarkable diversity of one of Germany's most varied landscapes.
12points
#7 A Playground Of The Tides, The Wadden Sea World Heritage Site By Martin Stock
A photographic portrait of the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea and its everchanging landscapes.
10points
#8 A Playground Of The Tides, The Wadden Sea World Heritage Site By Martin Stock
A photographic portrait of the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea and its everchanging landscapes.
9points
#9 Next Door – Running Away, Coming Home And Photographing The Landscape On Your Doorstep By Felix Wesch
An inspiring story about discovering extraordinary nature photography close to home.
9points
#10 Five Years With The Bears Of Trentino By Horst Eberhöfer
An inspiring account of one photographer's years-long search for the elusive brown bears of the Brenta Mountains.
8points
#11 Next Door – Running Away, Coming Home And Photographing The Landscape On Your Doorstep By Felix Wesch
An inspiring story about discovering extraordinary nature photography close to home.
7points
#12 Penguin Love II – The Return Of The Emperors By Stefan Christmann
Spectacular images from Antarctica tell the remarkable story of emperor penguins surviving in one of the harshest environments on Earth.
7points
#13 Stories Of The Forest Keepers By Michiel Van Noppen
A behind-the-scenes look at long-term conservation projects, revealing how photography, science and environmental protection work hand in hand.
7points
#14 Stories Of The Forest Keepers By Michiel Van Noppen
A behind-the-scenes look at long-term conservation projects, revealing how photography, science and environmental protection work hand in hand.
7points
#15 Bavaria's Wild Peatlands By Niklas Banowski & Christopher Meyer
A photographic journey into Bavaria's remarkable peatlands, exploring their biodiversity, their importance for climate protection and the people dedicated to preserving them.
7points
#16 Socotra, Island Of Dragons By Henley Spiers
A photographic expedition to one of the world's most extraordinary islands and its unique marine ecosystems.
6points
#17 When Nature Photography Is No Longer Enough By Vegard Aasen
How powerful visual storytelling can inspire people to take action for nature conservation.
6points
#18 When Nature Photography Is No Longer Enough By Vegard Aasen
How powerful visual storytelling can inspire people to take action for nature conservation.
6points
#19 Fjell – Light On The Nordic Mountains By Orsolya Haarberg
A visual tribute to Norway's mountains, capturing extraordinary light, weather and atmosphere.
6points
#20 Five Years With The Bears Of Trentino By Horst Eberhöfer
An inspiring account of one photographer's years-long search for the elusive brown bears of the Brenta Mountains.
6points
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