These images, captured by photographer Barry Webb, provide a close-up view of single-celled slime mould organisms. A view that would not be possible with the naked eye. Using a high-powered macro lens, and a composite of stills, Barry is able to reveal the tiny structures, which can grow anywhere from forests to deserts. Barry has won awards for his work, which is mainly focused west of London, including the recent people's choice award in the macro section of the British photography awards.
The 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition celebrated its 22nd edition by showcasing the breathtaking beauty and delicate state of the natural world.
The elliptical lotus pool of Tadao Ando's Honpukuji Temple (Temple of Water) was built in 1991. The upper level is open-air and roofless, while the circular vermilion sanctuary with its Buddha statue lies underneath the pool, accessible by a staircase that bisects the lotus ellipse.' Photograph: Will Aitken A squacco heron spears a fish in the river between Namibia and Botswana.' Photograph: Barry Thomas