Hey Nature Lovers,

What an incredible journey it’s been! The 2025 Patterns of the Wild photo contest blew us away — every entry was a celebration of Earth’s textures, from the delicate shimmer of icy crystals to the intricate textures of tree bark and the raw beauty of wildlife in its element.

My team and I had the toughest time picking our favourites — you truly made it hard on us (in the best way possible). Each photo captured the theme with heart, creativity, and deep love for the wild.

A big thank you to everyone who participated, voted, and shared your vision of nature with us. You made this year’s contest unforgettable.

🌟 And now, without further ado… here are our winning photos (in no particular order):

Gerald Cuccio – 12 Hour Old Fawn Asleep in Clovers
David Rhodes – Ice Crystals in Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
William Simpson – Ethereal Antartica
Sanne Meijer – Leopard in a tree, South Africa
Karalynn Lang – The Uniqueness of Nature’s Design

🎉 Congratulations to our winners — and a special shout out to the People’s Choice Award winner Dave Conlon, chosen by you, our amazing community!

Dave Conlon – Anyox Ghost Town Cemetery

We’d love to hear from you: if you have ideas or themes for next year’s contest, hit reply and let us know. Your creativity helps shape what we do!

With gratitude and wild admiration,

Sana