AWARDS
Underwater Photographer of the year 2025
Behavior:
Commended
'Giants of the Deep'
In the vast blue depths, an extraordinary moment unfolds as a humpback whale dives into a frenzy of fish, feeding with powerful grace, while an orca glides nearby. These two ocean giants, each a master of its own survival strategy, share the same waters yet pursue entirely different paths. The humpback, a filter feeder, expands its massive jaws to engulf thousands of fish in one gulp, while the orca, a keen and agile predator, remains alert and observant. This rare encounter highlights the complexity and wonder of the ocean’s ecosystems, where creatures coexist in a delicate balance of power and purpose.
Portrait:
Highly Commended
'Eye Contact'
An intimate moment in the cold waters of the northern fjords of Norway. Making eye contact with a young orca, an apex predator of the ocean. Being so close to this magnificent creature is both humbling and exhilarating—a fleeting connection with one of the most intelligent and powerful hunters of the marine world. A true privilege to witness its grace and curiosity up close in its natural habitat.
Monochrome Photography Awards 2024
Wildlife:
Honorable Mention
”Sleepy”
Sleeping at the edge of a hill side.
This polar bear female had a small hole where she slept.
Wildlife:
Honorable Mention
“Elegance”
As tough as it looks for the walrus to move on land, as elegant does it look when they effortlessly swim in the water
Close Up Photographer of the Year 2024
Animals:
Shortlisted
”Beach Master”
International Photography Awards
IPA 2025 - Honorable Mentions
Professional: Nature, Aerial / Drone
Pathfinders of the Arctic: Belugas Navigating the Fractured Ice.
A pod of belugas gracefully glides through the frigid waters of a broken fjord, their white forms contrasting against the deep, icy blue. These remarkable creatures move in unison, threading their way through the maze of shifting ice, embodying the resilience and adaptability needed to survive in the ever-changing Arctic. This aerial view captures a fleeting moment in their journey, a testament to life thriving amidst the stark beauty of the polar wilderness.
Professional: Nature, Underwater
Giants of the Deep
In the vast blue depths, an extraordinary moment unfolds as a humpback whale dives into a frenzy of fish, feeding with powerful grace, while an orca glides nearby, watching the spectacle. These two ocean giants, each a master of its own survival strategy, share the same waters yet pursue entirely different paths. The humpback, a filter feeder, expands its massive jaws to engulf thousands of fish in one gulp, while the orca, a keen and agile predator, remains alert and observant. This rare encounter highlights the complexity and wonder of the ocean’s ecosystems, where creatures coexist
Professional: Nature, Wildlife
Guided Steps of the Wild
A leopard mother and her cub tread softly through the golden grasslands, a tender moment of protection and learning. Every step is a lesson, every glance a bond that strengthens their connection to the wild.
Professional: Nature, Wildlife
A Hunter's Triumph
A polar bear takes a moment of calm after a successful hunt, resting beside its fresh seal catch on the vast expanse of Arctic ice. This remarkable scene reflects the raw beauty and survival instincts of the Arctic predator in its natural habitat. The bear, covered in a light bloodstain, embodies the fierce yet serene rhythm of life in one of the harshest environments on Earth.
Professional: Nature, Wildlife
Ice Walker
With deliberate steps along the frozen edge, a polar bear moves through its ever-changing Arctic realm. Reflected in the still waters below, this solitary figure mirrors both the majesty and vulnerability of a species deeply tied to the sea ice. As the clouds stretch across the sky and the ice beneath thins with each passing year, this quiet moment becomes a powerful symbol of resilience—an apex predator walking the fine line between survival and uncertainty in a warming world.