Nature

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1st classified

Ground vein
by Xiaoying Shi


Fascinated by the unique and captivating geological formations of Factory Butte, Utah, Xiaoying had visited the site three times before. Upon acquiring a drone, he wasted no time and returned for another shoot. It wasn't until the third day that he finally encountered the warm, l...

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the eye of the Dragon
by Miki Spitzer


A geothermal pool in the highlands of Iceland resembles a dragon's eye. The eye-shaped pool, with its unique coloration, alongside the features of the rocky ground, creates an astonishing resemblance to an eye.

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Highly commended

Blika
by Brynjar Agustsson


There are many ways to perceive the land, but by freeing my mind from conditioned and limiting thoughts of meaning that narrow my perception, I can liberate what is seen. Because what I perceive within myself becomes my perception of everything, then a new world can be seen.

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Stay Where your Heat smiles
by Silke Hullmann


Large flocks of flamingos dance above the mesmerizing green water surface, their beauty and elegance evoking a smile.

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Tongue
by Daniel Viñé Garcia


During one of Daniel's visits to the Fagradalsfjall volcano, he saw it stop erupting. At that time, the volcano would be active for several hours a day before going dormant for hours. As the volcano emitted its final bursts of activity, the aerial view captured by the drone remin...

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Commended

Welcome to the hell
by Andrea Curzi


July 11, 2023 - On the second day of eruption, only a handful of observers stand witness in the field. After trekking 20 kilometers and waiting patiently for hours, the perfect light emerges as the sun rises over the eruption of Mount Litli Hrutur in stunning Iceland.

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Reclaim
by Ael Kermarec


On february 8th 2024, a 6th volcanic eruption in less than a three years span took place on the Reykjanes peninsula, south west of Iceland. These three last eruptions becoming an actual threat to vital infrastructures, like this road in the direct vicinity of the geothermal power...

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Nature s Frozen Masterpiece
by Thomas Vijayan


Austfonna Ice Cap, the third largest in Europe, is situated on Nordaustlandet Island in the Svalbard archipelago of Norway. Covering an area of approximately 8,000 square kilometers, it is melting at an alarming rate due to global warming.

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Channeled
by David Swindler


As early mathematicians discovered, nature speaks the language of fractals. Even in the seemingly mundane processes like water erosion, the hand of fractal geometry guides the flow. What appears as mere channels carved into the earth takes on a transcendent beauty when viewed fro...

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Intricate
by Tania Malkin


A wet season creek system on the flood plains of northern Australia sits parched, waiting for the water to return again. The landscape features creek branches resembling trees searching for water, with living vegetation akin to leaves on the branches.

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Maelifell Dreaming
by Monish Mansharamani


Mælifell is a stunning cone-shaped mountain situated in the southern highlands of Iceland. Renowned for its vibrant green surroundings and distinctive geological features, it is one of the most challenging locations to access, requiring a proper 4x4 super jeep to navigate multipl...

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