Ivo Danchev. “Shepherd Nikola poses with his small herd of the endangered Karakachani sheep breed, one of the very few remaining full-blooded herds that have survived after the Balkan tribe, the Karakachani, were forced to abandon their nomadic lifestyle and relinquish their livestock by the communist regime.” All photos © the photographers, courtesy of Siena Awards, shared with permission

Brad Weiner. “Cranberries are native to Massachusetts, with numerous cranberry bogs dotting the southeastern region of the state. These berries are harvested using either wet or dry techniques. Using his drone, Brad captured a stunning bird’s-eye view of the annual fall harvest, showcasing the beauty and abundance of this seasonal event.”

Carol Guzy. “Body bags of people recovered from a mass grave are lined up at a cemetery as investigators begin the grim task of assessing evidence of war crimes in Bucha, Ukraine, on April 9, 2022. Wreckage of war and bodies littered the streets, recently liberated from Russian occupation.”

Daniel Viñé Garcia. “During one of Daniel’s visits to the Fagradalsfjall volcano, he saw it stop erupting. At that time, the volcano would be active for several hours a day before going dormant for hours. As the volcano emitted its final bursts of activity, the aerial view captured by the drone reminded Daniel of a tongue.”

Florian Ledoux. “As the sun set over the mountain slope, a male and female polar bear lay together, having just completed their courtship ritual. In this tender and intimate moment, they soon fell asleep, exhausted but content in each other’s company.”

Silke Hullmann. “Large flocks of flamingos dance above the mesmerizing green water surface, their beauty and elegance evoking a smile.”

Isabella Tabacchi. “An aerial view of nature’s artistry in Iceland’s highlands. Grooves, rivers, and vegetation converge to form a tree-like pattern, showcasing nature’s creativity as it paints an intricate artwork against the rugged Icelandic landscape.”

Toby Nicol. “Over the span of approximately four days, a massive sperm whale remained stranded on the shores of Perth until it perished around 4:30 a.m. on a Tuesday morning. This photo was taken the day after when a tiger showed up to do nature’s work.”