Winners Gallery
2nd place Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Craig Parry Paradise Bay, Antarctica
"Surrounded by diverse wildlife in Paradise Bay, a raft of energetic gentoo penguins charged towards our inflatable," says Parry. "Getting low on the boat, I prefocused my lens anticipating the moment. Freezing the fastest penguin species in the world head on wasn’t easy as they raced at speeds of over 20mph towards me. An epic moment as I maintained focus and composition and fulfilled my gentoo vision by locking in a dynamic front-on portrait that surpassed even my wildest visions."
BEHIND THE LENS
Craig Parry Australia
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Light snow flurries
- Little wind
- Soft light
- Shot on expedition
Craig Parry is an award-winning Australian ocean and nature photographer and filmmaker, known for capturing powerful, intimate moments in the natural world. With a background in visual arts, his work spans aerial and underwater realms, focusing on wildlife, conservation, and remote landscapes. Craig collaborates with global brands and conservation groups to create emotionally resonant imagery that inspires deeper environmental connection and action. His fine art photography blends beauty and abstraction, portraying marine and landscape subjects in their natural settings with a unique perspective that invites viewers to see the world - and its fragility - through a more connected lens.
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Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean
2025 Australia
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Enjoy the vibrancy, beauty and impact of each year's finalist photography, celebrated in our Ocean Photographer of the Year coffee table book collection.