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I'll See You Through the Darkness

Jacquie Matechuk

Canada

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Getting lost in the intricate symmetry of a modern cable-stayed bridge, transforming its structure into a mesmerizing display of geometric precision. An interplay of converging lines and curving forms creates a sense of movement and balance, evoking both architectural strength and delicate artistry.

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Gold

Symphony of Strings

Walking delicately on a mossy branch, this enchanting tree frog gazes with wide, curious eyes, its elegant limbs reaching as if to embrace the night. Against the velvety black backdrop, its form exudes a quiet strength, embodying the beauty and fragility of life in the hidden realms of the forest.

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Nominee

I Only Have Eyes For You

The stark contrast of her spotted coat against the sprawling cactus limbs, draws attention to her intense, unblinking gaze.  A look that seems to pierce through the world's distractions. This moment of stillness belies the potential power of this predator, always poised and ready for action.

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Hang Time

Behind the brush I see a shadow drifting. I watch as he delicately weaves his burly fingers through the twisted branches. Gently pulling back the veil to reveal his face. He's a young silverback, second in command. But loyal to his family, he is their guardian; the Watchman.

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The Watchman

A lone brown bear traverses the shoreline, a guardian of the wild, deeply connected to the vast ecosystem that depends on him. His survival is intertwined with the land, water, and life surrounding him. He is both predator and protector, a symbol of resilience in an ever-changing wilderness.

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Alaska's Shoreline Sentinel

A lone red fox sits motionless in the fluffy powder, its keen senses attuned to the whispers beneath the snow. In the stillness of Yellowstone’s winter, survival hinges on patience and precision. Waiting patiently in the frozen landscape, it listens, poised for the perfect moment to strike.

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The Waiting Game

A bald eagle drops from its perch above, skimming along the pristine water. A brief touch of his talons, and the surface explodes with glistening droplets that define his movement.

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In Silent Pursuit

They're known as the "ghosts of the forest," gliding soundlessly through the air, their silence making them masterful hunters of the shadows. Averaging a mere 3-4lbs,  great grey owls are surprisingly lightweight. But what they lack in mass, they more than compensate for in agility.

Honorable Mention

In the vast expanse of the Maasai, the soft light of dusk gives way to a scene of profound, almost sacred intimacy.  A family of elephants stands close together — whose true majesty lies not in their size, but in the depth of their connection, a bond as old as time itself.

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Silver

Surrounded By Love

A lone branch rises from the still expanse, a silent witness to time and change. The water’s soft ripples extend outward, a whisper of movement in an otherwise endless calm. This image speaks of resilience, solitude, and the quiet power of nature—where even in isolation, there is profound beauty.

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Echoes of Solitude

Gliding through a cathedral of ice, this moment in the Arctic feels suspended in time. But beneath the stillness lies urgency—these ancient giants, reflected in fleeting waters, remind us just how swiftly beauty can disappear.