1. Grand Prize Winner
Tyler Schiffman - United States
BURST California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) framed by kelp beds in Monterey Bay, California. © Tyler Schiffman/TNC Photo Contest 2019
“I was diving the break wall in Monterey Bay and this week in particular had over 40 foot vis for 3 days straight. I had been shooting kelp bursts all day as the light was exploding amongst the canopy above. I had framed this shot waiting for a sea lion to swim by. After 5 minutes, one swam up and paused for a few seconds, I took 3 photos and as rare as it was the moment left in a blink of an eye.”
2. People’s Choice Winner
Diyanto Sarira - Indonesia
WANAYO WATERFALL A small waterfall and stream in Wasior, West Papua. © Diyanto Sarira/TNC Photo Contest 2019
3. First Place, Wildlife
Fernando O’Farrill - Mexico
HOPE Polar Bear in Svalbard, Norway June 2019. © Fernando O’Farrill/TNC Photo Contest 2019
4. Second Place, Wildlife
Raymond Hennessy - United States
SINGING SILHOUETTE A Chestnut-sided Warbler sings out. © Raymond Hennessy/TNC Photo Contest 2019
4. Third Place, Wildlife
Yaron Schmid - United States
THE GREVY’S ILLUSION A Grevy’s zebra staring at the camera in Lewa, Kenya. © YARON SCHMID/TNC Photo Contest 2019
5. Honorable Mention, Wildlife
José David Altamirano González - Costa Rica
AFRICA SALVAJE Botswana, July 2019 © Jose David Altamirano González/TNC Photo Contest 2019
6. Honorable Mention, Wildlife
Giuseppe Bonali - Italy
THE TRIO Three damselflies after a storm in Italy. © Giuseppe Bonali/TNC Photo Contest 2019
“Three bridesmaids, so we call them, in Italy shooting after a storm. I found them very close, with patience I managed to put them on the same level of fire.”
7. Honorable Mention, Wildlife
Sebastian Di Domenico - Colombia
BIZARRE LOOKS A White-Tipped Sicklebill stand completely still as hummingbirds lower their metabolism during night time to avoid starvation. © Sebastian Di Domenico/TNC Photo Contest 2019
“Picture taken in a small waterfall in Sumaco National Park in Ecuador where several hummingbirds where sleeping together.”
8. First Place, People in Nature
Le Van Vinh - Vietnam
DANCE IN THE SEA Fisherman in Hon Yen, Phu Yen, Vietnam. © Vinh Le van/TNC Photo Contest 2019
9. Second Place, People in Nature
Fabio Teixeira - Brazil
PORTRAIT IN GUANABARA BAY A young African refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo floating in the waters of Guanabara Bay, Ramos Beach. © Fabio Teixeira/TNC Photo Contest 2019
10. Third Place, People in Nature
Apratim Pal - India
BATHING TIME Two swimmers enjoy the water. West Bengal, India. © Apratim Pal/TNC Photo Contest 2019