20 Award-Winning Images That Showcase Europe’s Most Captivating Wildlife
Europe is a continent of incredible diversity, not just in its landscapes but also in its wildlife. From the icy fjords of Norway to the sun-dappled forests of Germany, Europe is home to creatures both familiar and elusive. Capturing the perfect image of these animals is no easy feat. It requires patience, skill, and sometimes hours of waiting in the cold or rain for a single fleeting moment.
The European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025, organized by the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT), celebrates these achievements. Photographers from across the continent submit their finest work, highlighting the beauty, resilience, and unique behaviors of Europe’s wildlife. Here are 20 award-winning images that showcase Europe’s most captivating wildlife.
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#1 Overall Winner: Silent Despair By Luca Lorenz
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#2 Runner Up Category Nature’s Studio: Spectrum Of Scales By Bernhard Schubert
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#3 Highly Commended, Mammals: Carefree By Jules Oldroyd
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#4 Highly Commended, Other Animals: Maternal Embrace By Alex Hyde
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#5 Highly Commended, Other Animals: Perfect Fit By Tomasz Szpila
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#6 Highly Commended, Birds: Attack By Helmut Becker
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#7 Category Winner, Underwater World: Unsung Heroes By Angel Fitor
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#8 Highly Commended, Other Animals: Caterpillar Parade By Javier Aznar
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#9 Highly Commended, Mammals: Hammock In The Jungle By Federica Cordero
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#10 Category Winner, Men And Nature: Forensics By Britta Jaschinski
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#11 Runner-Up, Mammals: Nighttime Hunter By Csaba Daroczi
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#12 Highly Commended, Underwater World: Sea Of Fire By Andrea Michelutti
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#13 Highly Commended, Birds : Piercing Gaze By Mia Surakka
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#14 Highly Commended, Men And Nature: It Must Have Been Love By Daniela Graf
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#15 Runner-Up, Other Animals: Night Vision By Ivo Niermann
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#16 Highly Commended, Underwater World: Devotion By Romeo Bodolai
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#17 Category Winner, Young Photographers Up To 14 Years: At Dawn By Lubin Godin
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#18 Highly Commended, Mammals: Beavers In Spring By Per Gätzschmann
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#19 Category Winner, Young Photographers 15-17 Years: Predator By Alexis Tinker-Tsavala
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#20 Category Winner, Other Animals: Amongst The Stars By Tibor Litauszki
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