My name is Dick van Duijn and I'm a wildlife photographer who went viral with the photos of the ground squirrel smelling a yellow flower. I made another special squirrel photo this fall.

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We can never get enough of beautiful wildlife/animal photos; therefore, today, we are sharing the winners and some of the nominees of 2023 selected by the Fine Art Photography Awards.

Lynx Portrait by Mario Moreno Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)

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There’s no need to go far to discover astounding scenery. Before our very eyes, during a walk through the countryside, you might see a weasel riding a woodpecker or a completely green oak tree despite being half-burned by lightning.

As far as birds go, cute owls are some of the most beautiful creatures on this earth. An owl is a symbol of intelligence and one of the most effective nocturnal hunters. A cute owl picture tries to capture the more beautiful and peaceful side of it — the one we grew up liking and admiring. Some of the cutest owl pictures try to focus on a single element of this majestic, flying bird.