2021 Yearly Editors Picks

[NPN_Editor (Nature Photographers Network)]

Originally published at: https://www.naturephotographers.network/2021-yearly-editors-picks/

It’s that time of year again for the yearly Editors Picks at NPN! It was incredibly challenging to make selections from the enormous amount of amazing images posted this year!

Thank you to all the moderators for their tireless work picking the Editors Pick each week and helping us make the final selections for the Yearly Editors Picks; without further ado, here are the 2021 awards! 

Click here to leave comments on all images or follow the link for the individual images.

Thank you to all the members who have made this an incredible year at NPN. It’s because of you that NPN is still one of the best communities out there!

– David and Jennifer

Avian

First Place

Youngsters by Hans Overduin
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Second Place

Focused by Johan Lennartsson
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Third Place

Simplicity by Mark Muller
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Flora

First Place

Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot) by Paul Wiegman
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Second Place

Unknown Succulent by Jim Zablotny
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Third Place

Bougainvillea and window by Diane Miller
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Human & Fauna

First Place

On the rocks by David Schoen
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Second Place

Rattlesnake by Tony Kuyper
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Third Place

Dune Dog by Harley Goldman
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Landscape

First Place

Blueberry Meringue by John Williams
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Second Place

Submerged Fire by Bonnie Lampley
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Third Place

What’s it all about, Alvord? by Igor Doncov
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Macro

First Place

Long Legged Fly by Balan Vinod
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Second Place

At the Hub of Diffraction by Mike Friel
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Third Place

Whitetail metamorphosis by Mark Seaver
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Wildlife

First Place

Best Friends by Ingrid Vekemans
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Second Place

Poke! by Max Waugh
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Third Place

Violence at the Hatchery by Gary Minish
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Weekly Challenge

First Place

The Kiss of Death by Kristen Smith
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Second Place

Driftwood Abstract by Dick Knudson
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Third Place

Eternal Embrace by David Haynes
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Nature Photographer of the Year

Ed McGuirk

This year’s pick for Nature Photographer of the Year is one of our very own moderators, Ed McGuirk. Ed is incredibly talented with a knack for intimate landscapes. Ed’s consistent quality and creativity earned him the top spot this year. Ed has proven that despite limits on travel this year, you can create incredible imagery no matter where you are.

View Ed’s Portfolio

[David_Kingham]

Congratulations to all of you!
@Hans_Overduin
@Johan_Lennartsson
@Mark_Muller
@paul_g_wiegman
@Jim_Zablotny
@Diane_Miller
@David_Schoen
@Tony_Kuyper
@Harley_Goldman
@John_Williams
@Bonnie_Lampley
@Igor_Doncov
@Balan_Vinod
@Mike_Friel
@Mark_Seaver
@Ingrid_Vekemans
@Max_Waugh
@Gary_Minish
@Kris_Smith
@Dick_Knudson
@David_Haynes
@Ed_McGuirk

[Paul_Breitkreuz]

A truly wonderful collection of amazing images here, David. Congratulations to each of those member’s images that were listed.
As always, a BIG high five out to the site managers and each of the hard working moderators too. All your efforts are sincerely appreciated.
The best to all here at NPN leading into another New Year.

[Hans_Overduin]

First of all: congratulations to all the other winners, what a great line-up to be part of ! I am truly humbled. And secondly, a big, big thank you to all that make (visible or less visible) NPN this vibrant digital ‘home’ for photographers from around the globe.
Best wishes to all for 2022 from The Netherlands ! Let’s go out there with our camera’s! Cheers, Hans

[Alan_Kreyger]

Congratulations to all of the winners and a big thank you to all of the moderators for your time and contributions to NPN.
Happy New Year!

[Dennis_Plank]

Congratulations to all the winners. These are all incredible images and are great evidence of the incredible talent in this group. Here’s hoping 2022 is even better.

[Keith_Bauer]

Wow! Just Wow! Such an incredible set of images from our members. Thanks to all of you for making NPN what it is today. The images are inspiring. Thanks to all the other moderators for your continued work to make this site what it is.

Happy New Year!

[Max_Waugh]

Thanks to the admins for the selection, and a hearty congratulations to all the honorees. Happy New Year, everyone!

[Allen_Sparks]

Congratulations to all the winners! Wonderful images!

And much thanks to all the moderators for making NPN such a great forum!

[David_Bostock]

Congratulations to all. What a wonderful set of incredible images.

[Diane_Miller]

Many thanks for choosing one of my images – I am honored to be in the company of all the remarkable winners, and delighted to be part of the NPN community!

All the best wishes for the New Year to everyone here!

[Balan_Vinod]

Thanks a ton to NPN ! Honored !

New Year Greetings to all of you …! Stay Safe.

Balan Vinod

[Tom_Nevesely]

Wow, these are truly beautiful images and every single one is worthy of the honour!

Congratulations everyone!!!

[linda_mellor]

Thank you to David and Jennifer for all you do for the NPN community. Thanks also to all of the moderators for all of their thoughts, comments and yes, even the critiques. All are welcome. Congratulations to all of this year’s Editors Picks winners. Stunning photos!
Best to all in 2022.

[Ben_van_der_Sande]

Congratulations everyone !! Great work

[Kris_Smith (Kristen M Smith)]

Well wow. Imagine my surprise at being included in such a body of work. I’m indeed honored and pleased that folks found my shot of high enough caliber.

Even though I’m a moderator myself, I thank the others who do the same work in other categories. It’s this and the cordial and insightful atmosphere that is fostered here that makes it so valuable.

Congratulations to everyone who won - you all deserve it and I look forward to seeing what we all get up to in 2022.

[Vanessa_Hill]

Congratulations everyone! All beautiful and greatly admired by me your works of art!

[Mark_Muller]

Congratulations everyone!
Thanks for the pick, and thanks to the Editors/Moderators for all your hard work.

The artists and their images on this site are truly special.

[Han_Schutten]

Congratulations veryone! A great set of images, representing a unique community.
Thanks to all who make this possible, and best to all members in 2022.