The Nature Photograph of the Year is a classical and strong picture of a fell landscape. Last year’s most amazing nature photos are on display at Arktikum Science Centre until early May.

The winner of the competition was selected as Jetro
Luhtaa’s dramatic image of a rainbow in a majestic fell landscape. The judges
were impressed by the magnificent atmosphere and balanced composition of the
landscape image.

– Experiencing such a captivating moment
and successfully capturing it is at the core of nature photography. The image has an
extremely fine color palette and a very wilderness-like atmosphere. The hanging rain
clouds below and the shadows in the foreground contrasting with the sunlight in the
central part create drama and depth, the jury states.

The
2023 competition received a total of 11,089 images from 690 different photographers.
The goal is to show the diverse expressions of Finnish nature, as well as the
experiences and insights photographers have in nature.

As
in previous years, the competition featured nine categories, eight of which were
traditional: Plants and Fungi, Birds, Landscapes, Mammals, Other Animals, Nature
Details and Shapes, Nature and Humans, and Youth. The ninth category of the
competition is a special category called Free and Creative, where images can be
processed more freely compared to the traditional categories.

The Nature Photos of the Year 2023 exhibition features all 38 awarded images
from the competition. Three best and honorable mention images are included from each
of the nine categories.

The competition is organized by the
Finnish Nature Photographers’ Association.


Nature Photographs of the Year 2023
12.3.-5.5.2024
Arktikum Science Centre, Pohjoisranta 4, Rovaniemi,
Finland

Information on tickets and opening hours:
https://www.arktikum.fi/en/exhibitions.html#Admission

 

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“Ravistus” (“Shake”) by Ari-Matti
Nikula.