Award-winning wildlife photos

Updated: September 15, 2010 20:06 IST

The results of international wildlife photography contest - the Mercedes Benz FIAP Nature Biennial World Cup - were announced in Bangalore on Wednesday, September 15. The competition aimed at discovering the challenge and thrill of wildlife photography - capturing that magical moment in the life of Earth's most beautiful inhabitants. India finished as a close and creditable second out of 32 countries but certainly gave the 5 time winners, Italy, a run for their money. We bring you some of the winning images from around the world.

Award-winning wildlife photos
The results of international wildlife photography contest - the Mercedes Benz FIAP Nature Biennial World Cup - were announced in Bangalore on Wednesday, September 15.

The competition aimed at discovering the challenge and thrill of wildlife photography - capturing that magical moment in the life of Earth's most beautiful inhabitants.

India finished as a close and creditable second out of 32 countries but certainly gave the 5 time winners, Italy, a run for their money. We bring you some of the winning images from around the world.
Award-winning wildlife photos
One of the entries to the competition by an Indian photographer.
Award-winning wildlife photos
One of the images sent to the competition by an Indian photographer.

The jury members were not just looking for beauty - but for action in the winning frames.
Award-winning wildlife photos
One of the entries to the competition by an Indian photographer.
Award-winning wildlife photos
One of the entries to the competition by an Indian photographer.
Award-winning wildlife photos
One of the entries to the competition by an Indian photographer.
Award-winning wildlife photos
India's Babi Nobis won a silver medal for this photograph.
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India's Dilan Mandanna won a Bronze medal for this photograph.
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This photo by India's Kiran Poonacha was projected at the event.
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Golob Gorazd by British-coast-Slovenia captured this photograph.
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France's Magnaldo Alastair won a silver medal for this photograph.
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South Africa's Botes Gideon captured this photo of a Fleeing hyena.

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