NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY

What almost looks like an open hand is an aerial of an iceberg, the 'palm of the hand,' upon which a lone Weddell seal sits while trying to avoid a group of orcas surrounding the iceberg, the 'fingers' of the hand.

13 stunning photos from this year’s best wildlife photographers

From a delicate sack of salamander eggs to a forest illuminated by fireflies, these winning images from an annual competition emphasize the importance of conservation.

National Geographic explorer Bertie Gregory captured a group of orcas that specialize in hunting seals by charging towards the ice, creating a wave that washes the seal into the water. With rising temperatures melting ice sheets and seals are spending more time on land, this behavior of ‘wave washing’ may disappear.

PHOTOGRAPH BY BERTIE GREGORY, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

From highlighting a quiet moment of peace between mother and child, to a battle between predators and prey in frigid waters, images from some of the best photographers around the world are showcased in the U.K.’s Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.Whether it’s capturing wildlife that needs our help or opening our eyes to the impact of human development, photography in this competition aims to help nurture respect for the planet, advance scientific research, and spread awareness of environmental destruction.

Several National Geographic photographers were honored this year for their work showcasing the tenuous position of animals in a world altered by humans. Below, see our favorite pictures from this year’s contest and check out the full list of winners here.

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