The Photography Awards · 2026
The wild, in its finest light.
One of the world’s largest nature photography contests — celebrating the images and image-makers that change the way we see the natural world.
Above: “Echoes from the Eastern Ghats” by Rukhiya Mohammed · Photographer of the Year – Portfolio, 2025
11
editions
395
winning frames
2015–2025
a decade of the contest
The 2026 Photography Awards
One of the world's largest nature photography contests returns for its 2026 edition — eight categories, a distinguished jury, and prizes celebrating the images and image-makers that change the way we see the natural world. Winners will be announced ahead of the Nature inFocus Festival in Bangalore.
Past editions
Winners archive
Browse a decade of winning frames — 2015 to 2025. Pick a year to see the animal portraits, conservation and creative nature photography that took the top prizes.