The image (seen below) earned Wothe top honors at the 2025 GDT (German Society for Nature Photography) Nature Photographer of the Year awards. Credit: Konrad Wothe / GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025 Konrad Wothe[Related: Watch a snail lay an egg…from its neck]More than 8,000 images were submitted for consideration at this year’s awards. Credit: Angelika Krikava / GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025“Life and death”A stray dog from Rumbak in Hemis National Park (Ladakh) being attacked by a snow leopard. Credit: Ulrich Heermann / GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025“On fire”Painted Cliffs on Maria Island (Tasmania, Australia)Credit: Uwe Hasubek / GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025“Not for the faint of heart”The body of a melanistic viper is a risky spot for a wolf spider to warm up. Credit: Joshi Nichell / GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025 Joshi Nichell