Over four days, a stranded sperm whale lay on a Perth beach before succumbing. The day after its passing, nature took its course when a tiger shark arrived to scavenge, completing this dramatic scene.
2. Siena Drone Photography Awards 2024: Nature Winner – "Ground vein" by Xiaoying Shi
Factory Butte’s mesmerizing geological patterns in Utah drew Xiaoying repeatedly to get the perfect drone shot. This rugged terrain's unique formations made for a striking aerial capture.
3. Siena Drone Photography Awards 2024: Sport Commended – "Boss Level" by Phil De Glanville
As the sun rose over Western Australia, a colossal wave emerged, dwarfing everything in its path. Surfer Kerby Brown rode this massive swell, immortalized in an awe-inspiring shot of bravery against nature’s force.
4. Drone Photo Wildlife Awards 2024: Winner – "Sleeping Giant" by Dhanu Paran
An elephant lays on its side amidst the greenery, its textured skin blending harmoniously with the surrounding foliage. This tranquil aerial shot captures the quiet majesty of the creature and its environment.
5. Drone Photo Wildlife Awards 2024: Highly Commended – "Paving the Way" by Joanna Steidle
A shark glides through a dense school of menhaden off the coast of Southampton, New York. This rare moment captured the seamless interaction between predator and prey.
6. Drone Photo Wildlife Awards 2024: Commended – "Flamingo Flock" by Thomas Vijayan
Rain-soaked flamingos adorn the Rift Valley, their vibrant plumage a feast for the eyes.
7. Drone Photo Wildlife Awards 2024: Commended – "The Buffalos Bath" by Kiah Hwa Ng
Buffaloes cool off in a pond under the midday sun, their dark silhouettes contrasting against the earthy tones of their surroundings.
8. Urban Photography Drone Awards 2024: "Jiashao Bridge" by Sheng Jiang
A river’s winding flow creates sprawling, tree-like patterns on a mudflat, while the Jiashao Bridge stretches across the East China Sea. The scene resembles a mythical dragon set against the water’s texture.
9. Urban Photography Drone Awards 2024: "An early winter wonderland morning" by Maksym Gogolyev
Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, dusted with fresh snow, stands majestically amid an early winter morning’s soft light.
10. Urban Photography Drone Awards 2024: "Floating fruits market" by Azim Khan Ronnie
Boats gather on a riverbank in Rangamati, Bangladesh, forming a vibrant floating market. This lively scene bursts with color as vendors trade fresh fruits like jackfruit, mangoes, and guavas directly from their boats.
11. Nature Drone Photo Awards 2024: "The lonely volcano" by Daniel Viñé Garcia
After a long day of driving, the photographer reached a remote volcano in Iceland’s Highlands. Using a drone, he captured the isolated beauty of the volcano, along with the rivers that flow toward it.
12. Nature Drone Photo Awards 2024: "Colorful Iceland" by Lauris Melkers
Iceland’s landscape is both unnatural and pure. Glacier meltwaters, geothermal activity, and volcanoes contribute to the variety of minerals that reach the Atlantic. Some wonders can only be seen from above.
13. Nature Drone Photo Awards 2024: "Art Of CLAY LAYERS" by Ammar Alsayed Ahmed
Iceland’s third-highest waterfall, 145 meters (475.7 ft.) tall, stands out due to its vibrant red clay layers pressed against the dark basalt.
14. Nature Drone Photo Awards 2024: "Goodlife Palm Tree" by Lucas Hammerer
A lone palm tree bends toward the sea, seeming to embrace the water’s edge. Its unique growth pattern mirrors nature’s ability to adapt and thrive, creating an unforgettable visual statement.
15. Nature Drone Photo Awards 2024: "Fragments Within" by Omar Ghrayeb
Hundreds of ducks gather in a small body of water as ice begins to form around them.
