The International Photography Awards (IPA) organize a worldwide photography contest that encompasses professional, non-professional, and student photographers, making it one of the most extensive and ambitious contests in contemporary photography. Its 2022 edition features a collection of stunning nature photographs that captured the attention and imagination of audiences around the world. The award-winning photographs depict the magnificence, variety, and untamed force of nature.
From breathtaking landscapes to intimate portraits of wildlife, the nature photography category winners of IPA 2022 have displayed unparalleled creativity and reverence for the extraordinary ecosystems of our planet. Scroll on to enjoy some of the best nature photos you'll ever see.
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A Most Beautiful Exploration of the Ocean Floor
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Watch This Adorable Pika Steal Food from Its Neighbors
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After Almost 200 Years, the Galapagos Tortoises Return
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This Elephant Rescue Story is Sure to Melt Your Heart
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How One Dog Helped Another Dog Be a Good Boy
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To Save a Forest, These Folks Took the Help of Goats
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You’ll Be Taken Aback by the Power of Nature in this Video
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Up Close and Personal With an Arctic Glacier!
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Huskies vs. Cats: Who Will Solve the Maze First?
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From Seed to 1300 POUNDS: a Pumpkin Time-Lapse
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Weird and Wonderful Nature: The Mexican Mole Lizard
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Have You Ever Seen a More Beautiful Garden Than This?
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These 14 Cute Panda Bears Will Make you Laugh Out Loud!
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These Sequoia Trees Are a Monstrous Sight to Behold!
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These Siberian Cats Are Truly Stunning!
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