What looks like birds soaring across a blazing sun is a multi-exposure moment full of unexpected elements and optical surprises – a spontaneous vision captured by Norwegian photographer Åsmund Keilen that earned him the prestigious title of Nature Photographer of the Year 2025. And the story behind this mesmerizing shot is anything but what you'd expect.
The competition, organized by Nature Talks, received a record-shattering 24,781 entries submitted by photographers from more than 96 countries, making this edition its most global and competitive yet.
