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Nat Geo's Pictures of the Year 2025: The most moving images on Earth – and how your photos could be next
NEWS From thousands of shots by National Geographic's photographers, here are the moments that inspired the most. Join the celebration by sharing your own defining images of 2025!
Shot at 1/4000 sec, this stunning mango hummingbird photo was taken with the world’s first IP53 weather-sealed camera – and it helped clinch a victory
WINNERS One of the world's oldest camera clubs triumphs in a photo competition with this astonishing midair hummingbird image
A global stage for the best contemporary photography: See the most remarkable images from the world's longest-running competition
AWARDS From otherworldly landscapes to intimate portraits, the 2025 winners of the RPS Awards showcase the power and artistry of contemporary photography
Show off your best shots: 10 photography competitions open for entries this November to January
COMPETITIONS From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels
Powerful image of whale rescue scoops prestigious award – "What we did together was bigger than a photograph" says the winner
WINNER Extraordinary underwater scene of a diver seconds before freeing a humpback whale from a rusted chain wins 2025 Oceania Photo Contest
Discover the most striking and atmospheric images from the first-ever Wildflower Photographer of the Year competition
Wild garlic, a poppy field, and more – the 2025 winners across all levels and ages showcase stunning wildflower photography in all its forms
