Top 10 Strangest Nature Images of 2024 (up to now)

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The finalists for the Close-Up Photographer of the Year have been revealed, showcasing some incredible, bizarre, and highly magnified images.

From cute baby wallabies seeking refuge in their mother’s pouch to birds feeding their offspring in unique ways, these photos capture the intricate beauty of nature up close.

Founded by Tracy and Dan Calder, Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) aims to celebrate the marvels of close-up nature photography, including macro and micro shots. The winners will be announced in January 2025, but in the meantime, we’ve picked some of our favorites from this year’s shortlist.

Insect Category

Four bees drinking water during a Texas drought. Photo by Jose Madrigal/CUPOTY

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Animal Category

Young wallabies trying to snuggle into their mother’s pouch for warmth and shelter. Photo by Pedro Jalque/CUPOTY

Butterfly and Dragonfly Category

A blue dragonfly (Enallagma civile) flying over the sea. Photo by Jose Madrigal/CUPOTY

Animal Category

A snakebird (Anhinga anhinga) parent feeding her three offspring unconventionally. Photo by Jackie Schletter/CUPOTY

Underwater Department

A basket star (Asteronychidae) holding onto an orange sponge. Photo by Ofek Liepaz/CUPOTY

Animal Category

The Malabar sliding frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus) trying to escape a Malabar pit viper (Craspedocepalus malabaricus). Photo by Pavan-Kumar/CUPOTY

Arachnids Category

A mother wolf spider hunting with her offspring. Photo by Lane Kirstein/CUPOTY

Invertebrate Portrait Department

Distinct caterpillar of the lobster moth (Stauropus fagi). Photo by Jose Manuel Royce Real/CUPOTY

Fungi and Slime Mold Division

Mushroom slime mold covered in sand particles. Photo by Jamie Spensley/CUPOTY

Animal Category

A tick on the head of a cross forest dragon (Gonocepalus klossi). Photo by Aloys Pichard/CUPOTY

Insect Category

Two male stag beetles (Lucanus cervus) competing for a mate. Photo by Ivanenko Svetlana/CUPOTY

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Source: www.sciencefocus.com

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