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Guardians of the Savanna

Sandra Risi

Switzerland

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Nominee

Whimsical Waters: The playful World of Hippos

A drenched cheetah shakes off water after a wild storm, droplets flying in all directions. Its sleek body and intense gaze reflect both power and elegance, as it regains composure amid the chaos. The scene captures resilience and beauty in the aftermath of nature's fury.

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Honorable Mention

Splashes of Speed

In the dim light, the shape of a wildebeest remains shrouded in shadow, its strong horns and distinctive features barely discernible. Yet, its powerful form and stance are unmistakable, embodying the spirit of the wild, known even in the darkness, a silent presence on the plains.

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Silent Stalker

A group of giraffes walks calmly, each gazing in a different direction as they approach a river. They pause briefly, scanning their surroundings, before continuing on their path with graceful steps, embodying both curiosity and purpose in their peaceful journey.

Bronze

In the stillness of night, a lioness moves silently, her silhouette barely visible except for the faint rim light that outlines her graceful form. Her every step exudes quiet strength, a shadowy figure of power and elegance, blending seamlessly into the darkness of the wild.

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Shadow of the Huntress

An elephant uses its trunk to drink from a stream, water droplets sparkling in the air as it quenches its thirst, embodying a peaceful moment in the wild.

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“Thirst Quenched”

The oxpecker bird sits in its favorite restaurant, the giraffe's long neck, a quiet symbiosis at play. Like a diner savoring a meal, it thrives in the delicate balance of give and take, a small part of nature’s seamless dance.

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“Symbiosis”

Two hippos, like playful boulders, tumble through the Mara River, their massive bodies creating ripples that dance across the water. With each splash, they move in a slow, joyful rhythm, their laughter echoing in the river's flow, as the sun casts golden hues over their wet, glistening forms.

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"Ballet of the Giants"

The monkey sits quietly, eyes full of thought, like a philosopher lost in deep contemplation, pondering the mysteries of the savanna that stretch endlessly before it.