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Running on Salt
by Shimon Perlstein


Runners push forward as the first light of dawn breaks over the Dead Sea. The photo was captured during the Dead Sea Marathon, and this moment reflects both human endurance and the surreal beauty of the lowest place on Earth.

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Runner up

The Dune
by Jb Liautard


Kilian Bron riding down one of the highest sand dunes in the world. The photographer only had one attempt, and luckily, Kilian made a slight turn exactly at the right moment, lifting some sand in the air.

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Highly commended

Going up
by Cyrille Pillet


The climax of a 3-day ski touring adventure: 3400m of ski climbing and 39 kilometers to finally reach the mountaintop. In these last efforts, the front skier seemed to be battling the snow to find his way.

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Highly commended

Chile Park Life
by Matias Basualdo Schramm


The shadows of children are cast on the court at a public park during a sports workshop organized by the municipality for their school summer vacation in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

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Highly commended

F L A I R
by Josito Gomez Trigo


This photo captures one of the many afternoons Josito spent with the boys. The idea was to play around with the drone, and that's when he messaged Stuart, asking if he wanted to hit the skatepark and do something. They were lucky there was hardly anyone there, and it was great; t...

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Commended

Floating in Layers
by Mike Tesselaar


The North Sea usually reflects a blue color, but not on this particular day. An orange layer of substance was floating on the surface, offset by incoming and outgoing waves. It was like floating around in a painting come to life.

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Commended

Traditional Boli Khela
by Mohammad Shahriar Foisal


Jobbarer Boli Khela, a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh, is a vibrant spectacle that creates an energetic atmosphere for both the wrestlers and the audience. The sport's dynamic moves, such as powerful throws and intense grappling, generate an electric momentum that en...

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Commended

Night Swims
by Ryan Pierse


An aerial drone view, captured with a slow shutter pan, shows people swimming laps at night at Hampton Pool, on November 14, 2024, in London. Hampton Pool offers late-night swim sessions throughout the winter months.

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Commended

Top Turn
by Sebastian Wohlfeil


When the first winter swell hit Tamarin in Mauritius, the waves reached heights of up to 4 metres. This fearless surfer met the challenge head-on. Caught from above, mid-top-turn, water sprays as he carves the edge of the wave.

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