Pride
Photographer
Peter Lik
Category
Fine Art Photography - Nature
Company
LIK Fine Art
Submission Group
Professional
Year
2026
Country / Region:
United States
There is nowhere for the viewer to look but directly into the subject’s eyes. Pride presents an intimate portrait of a male lion, eliminating the distraction of the surrounding landscape to focus entirely on expression, texture, and presence. Every detail, from the weathered mane to the intensity of the eyes, contributes to a portrait that feels both powerful and remarkably personal. Rather than depicting the animal in motion, the photograph finds its strength in stillness. The lion’s unwavering gaze creates an immediate connection between subject and viewer, revealing a quieter and more contemplative expression of one of nature’s most iconic animals.
An Evening
Photographer / Company
Andreas Starke
Category
Europe Photography - Norway Photography
Country / Region
Germany
Lauterbrunnen Valley
Photographer / Company
Martin Luzi Büechi
Category
Black & White Photography - Landscapes
Country / Region
Switzerland
Where the Land Waits
Photographer / Company
Marcel van Beek
Category
Minimalist Photography - Fine Art
Country / Region
Germany
At Liberty Bridge
Photographer / Company
Todor Tilev
Category
Special Category - Night Photography
Country / Region
Bulgaria