# 2024 Yearly Editor's Picks **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Created:** [December 31, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688 "2024-12-31T16:23:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![David\_Kingham](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_kingham/32/10890_2.png) [@David\_Kingham](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Kingham)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/1 "2024-12-31T16:23:07Z")
Hey NPN Community, Get ready, because the 2024 Editor’s Picks are finally here! Going through all the incredible images you all shared this year was a real challenge, in the best way possible. The talent in this community is just off the charts. I’ve got to say a huge thanks to every one of you who contributed. Your passion and creativity are what make NPN such a fantastic place for nature photographers. It’s truly inspiring to see the amazing work you all do. And a big shout out to our moderators! Your weekly picks were essential in helping us narrow things down for the final awards. Alright, enough build-up–let’s dive into the 2024 Editor’s Picks! Cheers, David Kingham * * * # Abstract Nature ### First Place ![Extinction_v3](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/e/3/e3002ffa0d8e483cf9a82f9e5e12b7403ace9f62.jpeg) “Extinction Event” by @Bonnie_Lampley [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/extinction-event-rework/42087) ### Second Place ![Enigma.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/0/00c082e679edcc786fca5762046e83736c85ee35.jpeg) “Enigma” by @Chris_Baird [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/enigma/42853) ### Third Place ![Sunrise c 2.JPG](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/7/d7adf0ae0f0b34033f813a7459ea2d9cd20c5d28.jpeg) “Desert Sunrise” by @Don_Peters [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/desert-sunrise/39672) * * * # Avian ### First Place ![20240324-_DSC1793-Enhanced-NR-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/7/a7ed061b7ebf7af23afe035339643aa82f8a331f.jpeg) “Surprise!” by @David_Haynes [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/surprise/40493) ### Second Place ![RB_05581-ARW copy 4XNB](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/9/59c04d2dff88dfa0372bde69b4664b25ee93f5d4.jpeg) “Festive Coquettes, male and female” by @Sandy_Richards-Brown [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/festive-coquettes-male-and-female-edit/43886) ### Third Place ![Bushtit-NPN.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/f/9fa0b4c3be12fcc51632d16e3bf430b5ebb4acc0.jpeg) “Bushtit” by @Allen_Brooks [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bushtit/44088) * * * # Flora ### First Place ![2024-01-15-14.20.23 ZS PMax-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/6/962678b14debb0efa8bcd55d24fe148fd3a26ddf.jpeg) “A White Orchid Blooms Again” by @Diane_Miller [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/a-white-orchid-blooms-again/39113) ### Second Place ![Wildcatedited-2.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/d/3dbe8a46e6e189a3c262af780e1432bfbaf34987.jpeg) “Wildcat in more ways than one!” by @Jim_Zablotny [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wildcat-in-more-ways-than-one/43448) ### Third Place ![20240307_HighKeyFlower_66A5938-2-1.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/e/2eca01754ee300a91e2944e4b93f08b3f4efc8f7.jpeg) “Gathering Light I” by @Susanna_Euston [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/gathering-light-i/42666) * * * # Landscape ### First Place ![_DSF7869_psd3_1300px.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/d/8df6a93ecb8765cacd726ac13ffd16600d737cc3.jpeg) “The Fortress” by @Igor_Doncov [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/the-fortress/43984) ### Second Place ![D85_6652-5.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/1/018aff62ca8dfca43485ae17382af6e8bab68231.jpeg) “Flooded meadow on a winter day” by @Leo_Catana [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/flooded-meadow-on-a-winter-day/43660) ### Third Place ![_B0S5566p.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/c/bc16d53294e4f97f55722cce14de1c3adbf08bc4.jpeg) “Mist-ical #7” by @Michael_Lowe [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mist-ical-7/41195) * * * # Macro/Close-up ### First Place ![Bubbles and Birefringence.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/e/9e17124ee1f93e522a88819d279ca91fc4fd919c.jpeg) “Bubbles, Ice and Birefringence” by @Mark_Seaver [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/bubbles-ice-and-birefringence/44256) ### Second Place ![Kristen_SmithJune 28, 2024_1004152-Edit-Edit-2](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/4/942f0b5f5c2db64cf5e208fc160b5f78e054d117.jpeg) “Dragonflies do it” by @Kris_Smith [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/dragonflies-do-it-1-variation/41956) ### Third Place ![Jewelwing Laying Eggs.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/e/beb9b50d4c0164b8fa4254083a3f0a18db8a995d.jpeg) “Jewelwing Laying Eggs” by @Mike_Friel [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/jewelwing-laying-eggs/41370) * * * # Nightscape & Astro ### First Place ![Silex Spring Revised-3](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/a/5af4e65430e4302da32e7416db6896ec6dfa3786.jpeg) “Speechless” by @Paul_Holdorf [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/speechless-with-re-edits-most-recent-at-the-top/41278) ### Second Place ![npn edits](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/8/f83db63ba8a091c77e362f9111f6c6f01003153d.jpeg) “Surprise Wonder” by @John_Williams [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/surprise-wonder/43621) ### Third Place ![Pleiades V1_NPN2.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/d/fd39dafc29cc1ba304953430fbd90dacbfc1ad90.jpeg) “The Seven Sisters” by @Youssef Ismail [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/the-seven-sisters/39741) * * * # Wildlife ### First Place ![Impression in the rain.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/5/65540b03bef649f908170b8186c3405ac55466d1.jpeg) “Impression in the rain” by @Garnet_Grosjean [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/impression-in-the-rain/42408) ### Second Place ![leopardsnow1124mongolia16-1920px.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/3/d3d53361e35807ca7a0eeef3109799f221aa01ec.jpeg) “Snow Leopard” by @Max_Waugh [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/snow-leopard/44377) ### Third Place ![RSandor_2024_05_19_0408-Enhanced-NR](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/1/917cd9dcbc56702857f6d0393aa6cc13891865e3.jpeg) “At the Waterhole” by @Richard_Sandor [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/at-the-waterhole/42718) * * * # Everything Else ### First Place ![0V9A6186Cc.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/2/026d1e35e6c7fbd33f520d176b085d42fbe24078.jpeg) “Rail at Sunset” by @Jim_Gavin [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/rail-at-sunset/39145) ### Second Place ![Sideways-Glance-21834-EditA7R3XL.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/5/85c035e46ca56ad2a1552da652a75a4b5f575d02.jpeg) “Sideways Glance” by @Bill_Fach [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sideways-glance/41395) ### Third Place ![Curiosità-o-meraviglia-WEB.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/0/b040def0fe83a631ab9d5f28bd63cbcbf8874fd1.jpeg) “Curiosity or wonder?” by @Giuseppe_Guadagno [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/curiosity-or-wonder/42238) * * * # Weekly Challenge ### First Place ![_DSC3131_TinyGuys.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/3/63e11cb83266ddc7d88e0645ba0ce25069c84178.jpeg) “Tiny Guys” by @Youssef_Ismail [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/tiny-guys/41040) ### Second Place ![Shore Still Life 3](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/e/be86ff27e50f1f77cf291e34628a936676d22f90.jpeg) “Shore Still Life” by @Dick_Knudson [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/shore-still-life/44000) ### Third Place ![You're In My Space WEB.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/2/a2863e7c8fb0962e10c11597fd2ce9bb3cda93f9.jpeg) “You’re In My Space” by @Barbara_Djordjevic [Comment on this photo](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/youre-in-my-space/40417) ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/2 "2025-01-01T15:55:13Z")
Wow. What an amazing collection you put together. So easy to tell why it’s hard to choose and I’m honored to be among them. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/3 "2025-01-01T16:29:49Z")
I’ll second Kris’s comment. Thank you for this honor, it means a lot. There is, however, an issue for consideration. The moderators are doing a lot of work and it would be nice to recognize their best work of the year in the categories they moderate. Just a thought. Happy New Year everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Balan\_Vinod](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e68b1a/32.png) [@Balan\_Vinod](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Balan_Vinod)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/4 "2025-01-01T16:47:27Z")
Congratulations to all the greats …very well done Balan Vinod ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Gavin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Jim\_Gavin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/5 "2025-01-01T17:27:33Z")
I am very honored to have an image selected for inclusion among the 2024 yearly editor’s pics. It comes as a total surprise. Thank you. RE: @Allen_Brooks suggestion: I second it. What a wonderful suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Waugh](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/max_waugh/32/512_2.png) [@Max\_Waugh](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Max_Waugh)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/6 "2025-01-01T19:21:12Z")
What a wonderful collection. Thanks for the nod, and to our site admin and moderators for their hard work this year! ---
**Author:** ![Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/barbara_djordjevic/32/56170_2.png) [@Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Barbara_Djordjevic)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/7 "2025-01-01T19:40:41Z")
This has been an amazing journey through the editor’s picks. I am humbled and greatly surprised that I am part of this group. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Diephuis](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/steve_diephuis/32/50858_2.png) [@Steve\_Diephuis](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Steve_Diephuis)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/8 "2025-01-01T20:04:25Z")
Great images and wonderful collection. So many talented people. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/9 "2025-01-01T22:34:02Z")
A great set of images this year. As a moderator it was really hard to whittle it down for David’s final choice. There are so many talented people on this site and they did such wonderful work in 2024. ---
**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/10 "2025-01-01T22:41:50Z")
Congratulations to all. What a wonderful, eclectic collection of photos. I’m honored to be acknowledged and included in the group. It must have been difficult to choose because there have been so many outstanding photos posted here on NPN this year. Thanks to all the moderators for their efforts in making NPN a great place to share our work. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Susanna\_Euston](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/susanna_euston/32/59261_2.png) [@Susanna\_Euston](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Susanna_Euston)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/12 "2025-01-02T02:49:11Z")
David, Thank you!I feel honored to have my image selected. Have a Happy New Year! Susanna Susanna Euston Photography Fine Art Landscape Photography Photographic Artistry Workshops [susannaeustonphotography@gmail.com](mailto:susannaeustonphotography@gmail.com) > **[Susanna Euston Photography](https://www.susannaeustonphotography.com)** > > Fine Art Nature photography & Photographic Artistry Workshops and Training based in Arden/Asheville, North Carolina. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/SusannaEustonPhotography](https://www.facebook.com/SusannaEustonPhotography) Instagram: susannaeustonphotography Tel: 828.329.1811 We do not take pictures with our cameras, but with our hearts and minds. ~ Arnold Newman > ![](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_kingham/45/10890_2.png "David\_Kingham") | [David Kingham](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/community.naturephotographers.network%2Fu%2Fdavid_kingham/thlV/gWm6AQ/AQ/ef8d5445-48ee-4b1a-bfa3-ced70c627b8e/1/a0MvWX0EZs) NPN Owner > December 31, 2024 | > > - | - | Hey NPN Community, Get ready, because the 2024 Editor’s Picks are finally here! Going through all the incredible images you all shared this year was a real challenge, in the best way possible. The talent in this community is just off the charts. I’ve got to say a huge thanks to every one of you who contributed. Your passion and creativity are what make NPN such a fantastic place for nature photographers. It’s truly inspiring to see the amazing work you all do. And a big shout out to our moderators! Your weekly picks were essential in helping us narrow things down for the final awards. Alright, enough build-up–let’s dive into the 2024 Editor’s Picks! Cheers, David Kingham ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 3:05am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/13 "2025-01-02T03:05:41Z")
Congratulations to this year’s winners. This is an amazing set of images. Thank you all for your contributions to my photographic journey and teaching me so much this year. Happy New Year to everyone!!! ---
**Author:** ![JRajput](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jrajput/32/10866_2.png) [@JRajput](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/JRajput)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 9:07am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/14 "2025-01-02T09:07:52Z")
Hearty congratulations to all the winnwes ❣ Hearty congratulations to all the participants too, who make NPN such a wonderful place…to learn and grow together ! Cheers ❣ ---
**Author:** ![Youssef\_Ismail](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/youssef_ismail/32/486_2.png) [@Youssef\_Ismail](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Youssef_Ismail)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 9:46am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/15 "2025-01-02T09:46:59Z")
Congratulations to all who were among the Editor’s Picks!! I am honored to be among the other fine photographers here at NPN. Many of the winning photos I would have picked as winning photos as well, although I never would have thought mine would be among the mix. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Haynes](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@David\_Haynes](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Haynes)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/16 "2025-01-02T20:15:39Z")
Congratulations to the entire NPN community who posted images and made comments and critiques and a special congratulations to all those who were selected for a yearly pick. The images this year, like previous years, showcase this communities amazing talents and diversity. Thanks to all the Moderators dedication and hard work to go through all of the images and make the selections for this year’s picks. And thank you for including one of my images. I am deeply humbled. ---
**Author:** ![Igor\_Doncov](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/igor_doncov/32/579_2.png) [@Igor\_Doncov](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Igor_Doncov)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/17 "2025-01-02T23:51:17Z")
Thank you for choosing one of my images. Congratulations to all who posted this year. I’m looking forward to 2025. ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_H](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ryan_h/32/60971_2.png) [@Ryan\_H](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ryan_H)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 10:05am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/18 "2025-01-03T10:05:19Z")
What a great set of images by some very talented photographers. I’m very happy to be part of this group, my own photography continues to improve with your guidance and feedback ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Holdorf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/paul_holdorf/32/24908_2.png) [@Paul\_Holdorf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Paul_Holdorf)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/19 "2025-01-03T21:21:51Z")
I’m so grateful for this group. @David_Kingham you and all the moderators have really put together something special with this site. Thanks for all the hard work everyone puts in. It’s such a great resource for learning and inspiration. ---
**Author:** ![Chris\_Baird](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_baird/32/72124_2.png) [@Chris\_Baird](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Baird)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/20 "2025-01-03T23:01:36Z")
David, Thank you for continuing to grow and improve NPN for the whole community. It’s such a great resource. Also thank you for the feature of my image in the recent issue of Nature Vision, as well as the image below. It’s inspiring. Ha[[y New Year! Chris Baird ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_McDermott](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/eva_mcdermott/32/240_2.png) [@Eva\_McDermott](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Eva_McDermott)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688/21 "2025-01-04T19:20:46Z")
Stunning Work! Congratulations to All! [Next page](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-yearly-editors-picks/44688.md?page=2)