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Breathtaking shots from international photographers display the incredible beauty of Mother Earth: from tiny insects to majestic landscapes, discover the #Nature2019 finalists below.

These photos from all different corners of the world have been selected among more than 13,513 submissions in the #Nature2019 photo contest by AGORA images, a free-to-use photography app that has been awarding the world’s biggest prizes in global photo contests since 2017.

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#1

Never-Ending Winding Path

Never-Ending Winding Path

Magical path in the Bavarian countryside, Germany
@dreher.mj

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Rarrduu GC
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always love paths/roads surrounded by trees. Really love this one

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Agora is one of the world’s leading digital art platforms, bringing together artists, collectors, patrons, and experts from all over the globe. 

With 3.5 million active users from over 190 countries, Agora was founded by Octavi Royo in 2016 with the mission to empower talent from across the world, and to democratize access to such talents and their creations through the Agora Awards, which are open to content creators who can participate in different categories (photography, short film, documentary, music, and digital art).

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    #2

    Misty Morning

    Misty Morning

    The mist slowly disappears as the sun rises on Mount Bromo, Indonesia
    by @tianabdulhanip

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    #3

    Eyes Of Mountains

    Eyes Of Mountains

    Thermal springs of Pamukkale, Turkey
    by @jevgenij

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    The Agora platform, which can be accessed via its app (iOS and Android) and through its website, features millions of photographs, graphic designs, music, and videos developed by people from around the world (from renowned artists to regular individuals).

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    #4

    Rainbow Reine

    Rainbow Reine

    Double rainbow shining over Norwegian shores
    by @uglefisk

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    Lavender Dreams

    Lavender Dreams

    When nature turns purple, Spain
    by @msubirats

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    After a careful pre-selection process, Agora's curation team selected 50 finalist photographs and put the shortlist to all users who democratically voted for the final winner. Naingtun Win with his photograph "Hoopoe Bird Family" was voted the winner of the “Nature2019” contest. The photo was taken with Canon EOS R, shutter speed 1/3200.

    #6

    Purple Storm

    Purple Storm

    Dramatic storm clouds in Giesen, Germany
    by @alexfotografiertes

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    #7

    Fantasy

    Fantasy

    Green Indonesian landscape
    by @dikyedarling

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    This award was a total success, with many high-level participants, so the selection of the 50 finalists was quite complicated.

    We invite photographers from all over the world to participate in our contests. The top 50 selection is done regardless of where the photographer comes from or where the shot was taken!

    #8

    Majalengka Views

    Majalengka Views

    Farm lands in Argapura Majalengka, Indonesia
    by @aburizchi

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    #9

    Wild Nature

    Wild Nature

    Lighthouse crushed by heavy waves in Spain
    by @saavedraphotography

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    Podunkus
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just realized that I’ve spent the last eight minutes staring at this. What a mesmerizing photo!

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    #10

    Hoopoe Bird Family

    Hoopoe Bird Family

    Perfect timing of this Hoopoe bird's lunch delivery, Myanmar
    by @naingtunwinbagan

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    #11

    Colors Are The Smiles Of Nature

    Colors Are The Smiles Of Nature

    Waterfall in West Java, Indonesia
    by @imaxstyo

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    #12

    The Earth’s Biggest Puzzle

    The Earth’s Biggest Puzzle

    The coast of Swanage, Dorset by @thedronelad

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    Dave Walker
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Swanage is one of my very favourite places in the World. Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Sandbanks, Corfe Castle - the whole area is stunning

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    #13

    First Light

    First Light

    Majestic Rakaposhi mountain, Pakistan
    by @fawadmalick

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    #14

    Owl

    Owl

    An owl is picking up its juicy breakfast on a tree branch, Myanmar
    by @fabiansaw

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    #15

    Que Bonita Es La Naturaleza

    Que Bonita Es La Naturaleza

    Diving in Menorca, Spain
    by @danflorit

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    #16

    Sweet Dreams

    Sweet Dreams

    Sleepy koala in Queensland, Australia
    by @fabienportal

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 Sweet dreams are made of this, Who am I to disagree, Travel the world and the seven seas, Everybody’s looking for something 🎶

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    #17

    Soledad

    Soledad

    The bipolarity of nature, Tembleque, Spain
    by @juliannieves

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    #18

    Crocodile

    Crocodile

    Crocodile hunting for a prey in Malaysia
    by @fhtkai

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    #19

    The Power Of Nature

    The Power Of Nature

    Waterfall in Siquijor Island, the Philippines
    by @carlesalonsophotography

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    #20

    The Horseshoe Bend Of Europe

    The Horseshoe Bend Of Europe

    Breathtaking aerial scenery from the Moselle Bend at Bremm, Germany by @henrydo

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    #21

    Nature Can Be Found In The Greenery

    Nature Can Be Found In The Greenery

    Green snake hypnotizing look, India
    by @hareeshgoud

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    #22

    Rati Gali Lake

    Rati Gali Lake

    Morning shot of the Ratti Gali Lake, an alpine glacial lake in Pakistan
    @maqsodd4348

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    #23

    Sunrise

    Sunrise

    The sun is rising on the Kemuning Tea Gardens in Central Java, Indonesia
    by @gani_prastowo

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    #24

    Campos De Girasoles

    Campos De Girasoles

    Sunflower field in Spain
    by @cosmincalindediu

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    #25

    Veins Of Earth

    Veins Of Earth

    by @hugohealey

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    #26

    Las Adas Del Ebro

    Las Adas Del Ebro

    Dragonflies lining up on the shore of the Ebro river, Spain
    by @davidgonzalezarnaiz

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    #27

    He Is Puffy

    He Is Puffy

    Puffin's brightly colored beak during the breeding season, Palma de Mallorca
    by @danisampedro

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    #28

    Hut

    Hut

    Lonely hut looking over the sunrise in Indonesia by @galihyogaw

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    #29

    Omanawa Falls

    Omanawa Falls

    Breathtaking Omanawa waterfall in New Zealand
    by @victordevalles

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    #30

    Flamingos

    Flamingos

    Flamingo sanctuary in La Guajira, Colombia
    by @dovscollection

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    #31

    Lunch Time

    Lunch Time

    Perfectly timed picture of a chameleon about to enjoy its lunch, Spain
    by @aibanez

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    #32

    Magnificent Cikanteh Waterfall

    Magnificent Cikanteh Waterfall

    Breathtaking shot of the Cikanteh waterfall, Indonesia
    by @endang_sulaeman

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    Just a Purpler
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's up with that lizard head though haha? The longer I look the funnier it seems :P Beautiful picture though!

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    #33

    Let's Wander Where The Wifi Is Weak

    Let's Wander Where The Wifi Is Weak

    Wonderful mountains of Kosovo
    by @giza

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    #34

    Winter Wonderland

    Winter Wonderland

    Snow angel in the making, Germany
    by @wunderbuilder

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    Podunkus
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That snow angel will meet the real thing if he keeps lying in that roadway.

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    #35

    Roca Grossa

    Roca Grossa

    Sunset over Roca Grossa cove in Calella, Costa Brava
    by @xavi_carrion

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    #36

    Top Of The World

    Top Of The World

    A scorpionfly standing alone on top of a mushroom
    by @pokokemoto

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    Miss Cris
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know that they existed and I was afraid of mosquitos 😱😱😱

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    #37

    Waterfall

    Waterfall

    Indonesian waterfall
    by @yudybento

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    #38

    Sueño Entre Lavanda

    Sueño Entre Lavanda

    A little girl running through the fields of lavender in Guadalajara, Spain
    by @franseschart

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    #39

    Berber In The Desert

    Berber In The Desert

    A berber arranges his head scarf, Morocco by @carras

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    #40

    Peaceful Like A River

    Peaceful Like A River

    Shot was taken in Val Grande National Park, Italy
    by @rockmagery

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    #41

    The Stare

    The Stare

    Kingfisher bird in India
    by @light_rays

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    #42

    Seres Irracionales, Razones Animales

    Seres Irracionales, Razones Animales

    Peaceful horses in Asturias, Spain
    by @lyqmar

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    #43

    Hello Babe

    Hello Babe

    Yellow-striped slender tree skink in Indonesia
    by @faisalahmad_ssi

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    #44

    New Skin

    New Skin

    Macro shot depicting a new life starting for this insect
    by @hendymp

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    #45

    Pla De L'estany

    Pla De L'estany

    Long exposure shot of the Catalonian river, Spain
    by @tony_garnica

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    #46

    Love

    Love

    Young couple kissing under the Kanto Lampo waterfall, Indonesia
    by @novian_altelucav

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    Miss Cris
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a third person looking at them. It's what makes interesting the pic, who is each other? What's happening? There's a story behind...

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    #47

    Naturaleza-Inmensa

    Naturaleza-Inmensa

    Self-portrait surrounded by the immensity of forest trees, Spain
    by @wmr.valdez

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    #48

    Raw Nature

    Raw Nature

    Lunch time for these 3 cheetahs spotted during a safari
    by @jeetujam

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    #49

    Schwebefliege

    Schwebefliege

    Hoverfly in the German Alps' summer meadows
    by @a.rosenthal

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    #50

    Couple

    Couple

    A couple of snails in Myanmar
    by @kyawswarmyint

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