Captivating Cosmic Captures: Winners and Finalists of the Big Picture Photography Awards

The winners and finalists of the 10th-year Big Picture photography contest, organized by the California Academy of Sciences and Biographic, have been announced. The stunning nature shots cover various categories including aquatic life, landscapes, winged life, and more. The Grand Prize was awarded to Corey Arnold for his photograph of a bear titled "Backyard Friend". Other notable images include a snow leopard and Pallas's cat in a struggle for survival, carousel feeding by Norwegian orcas, and intimate portraits of moose and raccoons.