26 Award-Winning Photos Show the Good and Bad of How We Interact With Nature

Key Points:

• The third annual Nature and Humans Photo Competition showcased powerful images highlighting both the harsh realities and the beauty of human interactions with animals, emphasizing conservation messages through diverse photographic categories.
• The contest awarded photographers from 49 countries, with prizes given for thematic series, single images, and region-specific works, including notable winners like human.cruelties for exposing animal cruelty and Francisco Negroni for a striking single image.
• Categories celebrating natural beauty included "The Beauty of the Planet" and "The Beauty of Spain," with Daniel Valverde winning both for his captivating wildlife photos, while specialized categories recognized excellence in mammals, birds, oceans, and creative photography.
• Youth and child photographers were also honored, highlighting young talent and their perspectives on nature and animal welfare, with winners like Jofre Cutal Gallifa and Alberto Román Gómez.
• The competition’s fourth edition is now open for entries until September 28, 2026, encouraging continued global participation in promoting conservation through impactful photography.