The impressive winners of a prestigious nature photo competition, from a photo of a crocodile attack to a photo of a rearing polar bear... which one is YOUR favorite?

The All About Photo magazine awards celebrate images that “beautifully capture the essence of nature.” Twenty-five photographers, from all over the world, from the US to India, received awards  READ MORE: Inside legendary French chef Yannick Alleno's incredible first UK restaurant. ..

By Ailbhe Macmahon for Mailonline

Published: 1:32 p.m. BST, 8 September 2023 | Updated: 1:34 p.m. BST, 8 September 2023

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Spectacular cloud formations over a Chilean mountain landscape, a crocodile devouring a wildebeest and a prancing polar bear cub above an ice shelf.

Here are some of the scenes captured by the winners of the nature photography competition of , a prestigious award that celebrates photographers who “beautifully capture the essence of nature, showcasing the magnificence of landscapes, wildlife, flora and fauna.

This is the first nature-themed competition hosted by AAP, a monthly online magazine that strives to educate and inspire all things photography by providing a platform to “outstanding” work from around the world.

Twenty-five photographers from 11 countries around the world were recognized. The overall winner is Thomas Vijayan, an Indian wildlife photographer whose subjects include the orangutans of Borneo and the critically endangered golden-headed langur monkeys of Vietnam.

Scroll down to see MailOnline Travel's selection of winners – with images from Vijayan's gold-winning portfolio at the bottom…