SNAPSHOT PHOTO CONTEST - AWARD FOR THE BEST NATURE PICTURES

Category «Children see nature»»
1. Place «Elefanten Sundowner» by Audrey Bezy fom Reinach (BL/CH)
2. Place «Kleiner Freund» by Thomas Markert from Lörrach (DE)
3. Place «Überraschungen unterwegs» by wird Lucia Marcian Garcia from Olten (CH)

Out of 70 photographs, these three pictures convinced our Jury the most.

Kategorie «Animal portraits | Animals in their habitat | Animal behaviour»
1. Place «Blicke, die einen berühren» by Christian Schöttner from Owen (DE)
2. Place «Beauty against the beast» by Alexandre Brisson from Lausanne (CH)
3. Place «Rotfuchs im Sprung» by Marco Benini from St. Margrethen (CH)

In this category 794 photos reached our museum.

Kategorie «Plants | Landscapes | Natural phenomena»
1. Place «A living canvas: the Affal River» by Marie Bainier from Heiwiller (FR)
2. Place «Naturspektakel aus Island» by Antonius Weissenborn from Riehen (CH)
3. Place «Tauzauber» by Julia Würz from Basel (CH)

Over 287 picture were submitted in thie category. 

IWB Biodiversity Prize
1. Place «Igel auf Erkundung» by Raphael Stieger from Glattpark (CH)
2. Plce «Die Morgenrunde» by Szilvia Mezey from Basel (CH)
3. Place «Rotfuchs am Jakobsberg» by Benno Hunziker from Basel (CH)

Photographs focusing on biodiversity have been recognised by IWB for the second time. Following a shortlist drawn up by the external snapshot jury, an IWB panel selected three images that will be used in future IWB biodiversity communications.

Public Prize
«Le chant des couleurs» by Emmanuel Hueber from Le Mans (FR)
Almost 9,000 votes were cast in the online voting for the Public Prize.

The 30 award-winning photographs and the winning images of the IWB Biodiversity Prize and the Public Prize will be presented in an exhibition at the museum until 28 June 2026.

Children see nature (for 5 to 12 year olds) Children have a special eye for nature, animals, plants and landscapes. All conceivable motifs from nature are welcome. Pets, Zoo and farm animals are allowed in this category. Excluded are mounted animals.

Animal portraits | Animals in their habitat | Animal behaviour 
Only pictures taken in the great outdoors are permitted. Excluded are pets, farm animals, mounted animals and zoo animals.

Plants | Landscapes | Natural phenomena

Children see nature (for 5 to 12 year olds)
1st prize: voucher CHF 400.- for the Fotohaus Wolf
2nd prize: voucher CHF 200.- for the Fotohaus Wolf
3rd prize: voucher CHF 100.- for the Fotohaus Wolf

Animal portraits | Animals in their habitat | Animal behaviour 
1st prize: voucher CHF 600.- for the Fotohaus Wolf
2nd prize: voucher CHF 300.- for the Fotohaus Wolf
3rd prize: voucher CHF 200.- for the Fotohaus Wolf

Plants | Landscapes | Natural phenomena
1st prize: voucher CHF 600.- for the Fotohaus Wolf
2nd prize: voucher CHF 300.- for the Fotohaus Wolf
3rd prize: voucher CHF 200.- for the Fotohaus Wolf

All images that meet the guidelines will be displayed in digital form at the museum throughout the duration of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

IWB Biodiversity Prize
The three winning photos, which emphasise biodiversity in particular will be used in the frame of the IWB communication. In addition to fame and recognition, the awarded photographers will also receive a fee. The winning photo will also be presented to the public. All submitted images have a chance to win.

Public Prize
The winner receives prize money and a special photo experience with a professional photographer.

These two special prizes are made possible by IWB.

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