South Africa’s diverse landscapes and wildlife have long captivated photographers, offering a rich tapestry of scenes and subjects to capture. The annual South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition celebrates the country’s natural beauty through the lens of talented photographers. This year’s winning entries showcase the stunning variety of nature photography, highlighting both the beauty and fragility of our planet’s ecosystems.

“South African Photographer of the Year’s vision to be known for promoting, inspiring and supporting South African phtoographers. We aim to exist because we care about conservation and hope that through awareness and art, we can encourage more conservation efforts within South Africa”

Overall, the winning photos from the South African Photographer Of The Year competition offer a stunning visual journey through the country’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. They inspire awe and admiration for the beauty of our planet while also highlighting the urgent need to protect and preserve these precious natural treasures for future generations.

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You can find SA Phtoographer Of The Year:

#1. Overall Winner: Shark Portal by Linda Ness

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#2. Africa: Walking On Clouds by Nabila Wissanji

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#3. Young POTY: Dwarf on a Giant by Jaime Freeman

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#4. Mammals: Amateur, Emaciated Aardvark by Gary Cusins

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#5. Mammals: Professional, Frenzy by Lance van de Vyver

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#6. Landscapes: Amateur, Sandscapes by Hein Kotze

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#7. Landscapes: Professional, Kogelberg Kings by Nick Joubert

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#8. Birds: Amateur, Dancing in the Light by Lois Groenewald

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#9. Birds: Professional, What did you call me by Lance de Vver

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#10. Black & White: Amateur, Turning Tail by Veronique Pretorius

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#11. Black & White: Professional, Claimed by Nature by Andrew Aveley

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#12. Animals in the Environment: Amateur, Cub in Dust Storm by Michiel Duvenhage

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#13. Animals in the Environment: Professional, The herd by Andrew Aveley

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#14. Water: Professional, Chameleon at the night in the rain by Deon Kelbrick

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#15. Closeup: Amateur, The undertaker by Hendrik Louw

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners

#16. Closeup: Professional, Mopani Bridge by Matt Pretorius

South African Photographer Of The Year 2023 Winners


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