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Above and Beyond

Bellot Audrey

France

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My dog Sunni in a Spanish desert. I used a tripod and interval timer shooting to position her safely on this path.

Bronze

We hiked to this location by this Dalmatian. The landscape was completely shrouded in thick gray fog—we couldn’t see a thing. We waited, hoping for a change, but for a while, it seemed like we were entirely alone in an endless void. The sun finally began to break through, like a beacon of hope.

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Photographer of the Year

Land of Light

Perched atop the Víti crater, whose name translates to « hell, » I was enveloped in a surreal atmosphere. Despite the snowfall and fierce winds that day, nothing could deter Bósi from embracing the majesty of his vast, natural kingdom.

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Silver

Distant Echoes

The Shiba Inu was originally found in the mountainous areas of central Japan and served as a hunting dog for small animals. Hanami is a Japanese ceremony that celebrates the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms. This Shiba Inu seems to be playing with some birds in the cherry blossom.

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Honorable Mention

Enchanting Sakura Beauty

This majestic breed, with almond-shaped eyes, stands out in the darkness with its pure, snow-white fur. Its thick coat, which was originally developed to withstand the freezing temperatures of Siberia, provides a stunning visual contrast to the surrounding darkness.

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White on Black

This image captures the stark contrast between the small and delicate form of this dog, and the vast and impressive expanse of the natural ice cave. The blue colors of the ice create an ethereal, almost otherworldly atmosphere that is both captivating and mesmerizing.

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Galcier's Frozen Heart

The sky is awash with pastel colors, reflecting beautifully off the still water and creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Laos' fur glimmers in the soft light of the sunset, while his intelligent eyes are fixed on something in the water.