A leopard stealing a quick nap, two sunbathing snub-nosed monkeys, breathtaking alpine landscapes, or near-abstract meanders formed by seaweed carelessly tossed on a beach by the lowering tide.
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A difficult selection
Here’s a sample of the photos that were lucky enough to take home a prize from this year’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Each year, thousands of pictures are submitted to this famous contest’s jury—and that jury has the extremely difficult task of choosing the best of the best from this swath of incredible photos.
Beauty
We have the pleasure of presenting you with a video featuring the most beautiful images from this final selection. Ready to be amazed?