30 Captivating Images Showcasing Nature, Taken By Photographers From Around The World

The rivers of Iceland run from the glaciers to the oceans, creating paths across the volcanic earth which look like the veins of the land when seen from the air. Along the way, they transport vital nutrients for the ecosystem in the form of sediment, which are responsible for the sometimes very unusual colors of the water, sometimes looks like another planet. When you shot from the air, sometimes can be a big challenge to create a photograph in windy conditions and for short periods of time.

A window into the magic world of winter

A consequence of growing up in mountainous areas is a sensitivity to the subtle cycles and seasonal changes of the landscape. The trees, the rivers, the fields, the snow cover, and the mountains, which show different aspects of themselves from one hour, one day, one season, to the next. The world’s wild places - mountains, glaciers, polar ice – are under increasing pressure, both from climate change and the relentless intrusion of human activities. One way to inspire people to value and make an effort to preserve these areas is by sharing images of them.

We are absolutely fascinated by these beautiful patterns on the frozen lakes we discovered in February this year. They are like flowers, branches, stars, abstract compositions, minimalistic, fantastic! You can only see them from above. As we later found out, these are holes created as a result of vegetation inside the lake. These sprawling cracks and surrounding shapes are a quite rare sight.

This was a surprise from Mother Nature. I just wanted to take a click of the beautiful view, but when the drone was raised it was the symbol of love.

This is Mohan, I am a freelance photographer. I do wedding photography and my passion is landscape, Astro, Lightning, and wildlife photography. I do all genres in that. I would go to any extent for a perfect click. The click makes me feel the real me. Travel and photography are the rhythms of my life. I love a simple lifestyle and to bow before nature.

Lion's mane jellyfish which I found in the north of Japan was pink-purple in early summer. It was a refuge for juvenile Alaska pollock. When the umbrella was opened, this jellyfish was shaped like a flower, and with the addition of elegant colors, it looked like a large flower blooming.

I am working as a researcher at medical company but I want to concentrate on shooting in 2022.

Quietly standing in the reservoir, the trees seemed to be patiently awaiting the arrival of winter. I captured the atmosphere by taking a 95 second long exposure, allowing me to convey the sense of stillness and anticipation in the scene.

There is an old forest a few kilometres from where I live. For many years I didn't know what treasure was hidden in it. During the pandemic there was a lockdown for several days, during which it was forbidden to leave the district. That's when I started walking around my neighborhood until I got to this forest. I was just taking a walk, I needed to clean my mind and think about more positive things. Deeper in the forest I was left standing in pure amazement - 300 or 400 years old oaks had appeared in front of me and there were more and more of them. It was love at first sight.

I take pictures of trees, this is what I specialize in. Trees are alive beings and that is how I try to catch them. I am a photographer of the Tree of the Year Slovakia poll.

This is a dammed lake formed by the temporary accumulation of melted snow. Normally, the area is overgrown with trees, but for a limited time, a phantom forest appears on the surface of the water. It is a paradise as well as a phantom water forest, where birds and people can be seen nesting.

I have started photography since 2013. Because I wanted to preserve the beautiful night view of Nagasaki, which I visited on a trip, in photographic form. In the beginning, I mainly photographed night views of cities, but later I became fascinated with nature photography. I am currently on a quest to capture the scenery of Chiba, where I was born and raised, and other places in Japan. I confronts photography from both analog and digital perspectives.

Gold in Nature/Underwater, 2nd Place winner in Nature

Enjoy the constantly changing scenes of the ocean. Every wave is unique and shows the ocean's strength and calm. Just as big waves consist of small ones, our lives are made of small moments that come together to tell a bigger story. See how calm moments can turn into big events, and remember: big changes start with small beginnings. The photo series was taken in Egypt during scuba dives.

Alexej is a passionate diver and an underwater photographer. His photographs depict the beauty and richness of the underwater world and the horrors of man-made ocean pollution. Alexej was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Inspired by his mother’s photographs, Alexej started photographing in his childhood. Alexej’s underwater photos are successful in FineArt, Environmental, Abstract, Seascape and Nature categories of various professional international photography competitions.

During my expedition to Antarctica I had meet and take a series of photos with magnificent King Penguins. Observation of the colony, their habits and communication brought great pleasure and interest in the further study of these amazing animals. There are 450,000 pairs of King Penguins on South Georgia, which is about half the world's population. The island has more than 30 colonies in total.