Canadian Geographic aquatic photo of the year 2025 - Common merganser chick from underwater
A man in a blue jacket and gray cap is fishing from a boat, reaching down with his hand towards a fish in a net submerged in a body of water, with the sky and clouds visible in the background.
Quebec Arctic Fox
Silhouette of a person kneeling next to a deer with large antlers, illuminated by lightning in a dark night sky.
A polar bear standing among snow and ice, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Aerial view of a winding river flowing through a desert landscape with cracked terrain and a body of water nearby.
Whale with a boat and a person on board swimming on the ocean.
A blurred person wearing a cowboy hat standing outdoors between trees, looking at a mountain range during sunset or sunrise.
Quebec caribous
A person wearing a cowboy hat working on a farm equipment or machinery during sunset, viewed from below.
Close-up of a white polar bear lying on snow with snow falling and a cloudy sky in the background.
A body of water with gentle waves, a distant shoreline with land and mountains, and a cloudy sky.
A black dog swimming in a river with trees and a person in the background.
A person fishing in a forested stream with a fish caught in the water, shown in a low-angle, underwater perspective.
A person wearing a baseball cap, holding a lit torch with a bright full moon in the dark night sky.
Close-up of a dog lying on snow, with only its head visible and partially submerged in the snow.
A person in wet suit holding scuba gear stands underwater under a concrete bridge at the water's edge, with legs of the bridge visible above and water surrounding the person.
A green all-terrain vehicle on a snowy field with a herd of yaks and mountains in the background.
A lone reindeer walking across a snowy landscape with a misty lake and forested hills in the background during foggy weather.
Sunset over a winding river surrounded by forested hills.
Woman with long dark hair wearing a brown cowboy hat with a decorative band, a brown jacket, and blue jeans, sitting outdoors in a grassy area with yellow flowers, with her hand raised and eyes closed.
A black all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with tracks instead of wheels is situated on a grassy field with golden grass. In the foreground, there are a few dark brown and black horses. The background showcases rolling hills or mountains under a partly cloudy
A woman wearing a large, light-colored hat and a denim jacket is standing at the entrance of a wooden building, looking to the side. The building has dark wooden siding, and there are two wall-mounted lights illuminating the scene. The interior of th
Looking up through a forest canopy, a person is sitting near a tree, surrounded by fallen leaves, with a mix of green and autumn-colored foliage, and a sky peeking through the branches.
A person in an orange safety vest and camouflage clothing is lying on the ground in a forest, surrounded by trees and foliage.
Under a bridge on a beach, people are wading in the water, with shells and rocks on the shore and a cloudy sky in the background.
A man in camouflage clothing is kneeling in a river, holding a large deer with antlers. He appears to be proud or triumphant.
A hunter in camouflage clothing and a headlamp is sitting on the forest floor with a deer, holding its antlers after a successful hunt during dusk or dawn.
A man dressed in camouflage clothing and an orange safety vest stands in a forest, holding a rifle with a large antlered deer draped over his shoulder. The sun is setting behind him, casting a bright light and illuminating the trees and autumn foliag
Person silhouetted against a night sky displaying the Northern Lights and numerous stars.
A person walking on a beach at the base of a large, steep, rocky cliff with green vegetation on it, seen from the water.
A herd of reindeer standing in a snowy landscape at dusk, with a forest of pine trees in the background and snowflakes falling from the sky.
Overhead view of a person in the ocean holding a fish, with a sailboat in the background under a clear sky.
A moose standing in a wooded area during dusk with mountains in the background.
A close-up of a moose with large ears and dark fur, standing outdoors with leafless trees in the background.
A man with a backpack and camouflage pants is outdoors in autumn, carrying a rifle and walking near a moose with large antlers in a scenic setting with trees and water in the background.
A person on snowmobile dressed in winter gear, pulling a small boat on snow.
Two men on a boat at sunset. One man is holding a fish, and the other is looking at his phone. The sky is cloudy with shades of purple and gray.
Newfoundland caribou
Two men in camouflage clothing stand on a boat, holding paddles, on a river during autumn sunset, with trees displaying fall foliage in the background.
Person sitting near a fire, wearing camouflage boots and holding a water bottle, with flames prominently in the foreground.
A man dressed in camouflage outdoor clothing, including a hat with a reindeer logo, crouching in tall grass with a cloudy sky overhead.
Ski-doo electric
Person riding an ATV through snow-covered terrain with tall pine trees in the background.
A person dressed in camouflage clothes with an orange vest and holding a metal detector, standing in a forest with leafless trees and a cloudy sky.
A person has fallen off a snowmobile in a snowy forest, with snow-covered trees around them and snow flying into the air.
A person standing on a raised walkway with a safety railing, under a cloudy sky.
A person wearing a camouflage cap and black hoodie, with water droplets on the cap, looking downwards and facing a mirror with a blurred background.
A tree with hunting gear and a pile of dead ducks hanging from it, with a muddy water background.
A person standing in a forest holding a chainsaw, with trees and a cloudy sky overhead.
A man in a camouflage jacket with a hood operating a boat's steering wheel in rough, rainy weather at sea.
Close-up of a deer's face and antlers, with a mountainous landscape in the background and a hazy, overcast sky.
A soldier wearing camouflage gear and carrying a backpack walks through a grassy area near a water body, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A white reindeer with antlers standing on a rocky forested landscape under an overcast sky.
A seal peeking out of the water with its head above the surface, with a blurred shoreline and hills in the background.
A person in camouflage clothing and a hat sitting on rocks, aiming with a scoped rifle towards distant mountains in a vast, open landscape under an overcast sky.
Person in black jacket and helmet riding a white snowmobile through snowstorm, with trees in the background.
A person dressed in camouflage clothing and a cap is kneeling on the ground, holding the leg of a dead animal, possibly a deer. The person's face shows a strained expression. The environment appears to be a forested area with leafless trees and overc
A person dressed in camouflage clothing is aiming a bow and arrow while positioned in a snow-covered tree, with leafless branches surrounding them.
A person in camouflage clothing and a hat stepping into a shallow creek, handling a rope attached to an inflatable boat. The person has antlers hanging from their backpack and is carrying a rifle on their back. The background features trees and an ov
A yellow and red seaplane flying over water, viewed from above.
A person wearing a helmet and riding a snowmobile on a snow-covered field during sunset, with a mountain and trees in the background and a large dog running nearby.
Aerial view of snow-covered ground with leafless trees and winding water channels or small river in a winter landscape.
A person riding a snowmobile while herding yaks in a mountainous landscape during sunset.
A man with a fishing rod and a tackle box standing in a field at sunset, overlooking a river and mountain landscape.
A man in military camouflage and a helmet stands in a flooded area, holding a rifle, with dark clouds and a sunset sky in the background.
Person riding a snowmobile on snow-covered trail through a wooded area with trees and overcast sky.
A person in a red and black checkered jacket and camouflage cap fishing in a creek in a wooded forest. The fish, a brown trout with spots, is underwater in the foreground.
A fox sitting on a tree branch surrounded by green pine trees at night.
Underwater view of a person wearing a wetsuit with a colorful pattern, goggles, and swimming in the water, creating bubbles as they move.
A mountain covered in trees with a ski trail running up its side, surrounded by clouds and an expansive sky.
A duck flying low over a body of water during daytime with a blurred dark background.
Silhouette of a person holding a large leaf or plant at sunset, with a tall tree and cloudy sky in the background.
A wild turkey stands on a grassy field, with its head lowered and its feathers ruffled, in a natural outdoor setting during sunset.
Two turkeys displaying feathers on a grassy field with a barn and trees in the background at sunrise or sunset.
Aerial view of a dense forested area with a wooden walking trail leading to a green structure at the edge of a dark lake, with ducks or swans swimming on the lake.
Two men in camouflage clothing exchanging a handshake or high-five over a dead moose in the back of an ATV, with a forested hillside in the background.
Two wild turkeys engaging in a fight in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A heron flying in the sky with its wings spread wide.
A dog swimming underwater in a body of water, with small fish swimming around.
A man in camouflage clothing with binoculars, an orange safety vest, and a backpack, outdoors in a wooded area with bare trees.
Snow-covered flat landscape with distant dark trees and massive snow-covered mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
View from a boat looking down at the ocean, showing two pairs of white boat shoes near the bottom of the image and a larger boat anchored in the distance. The photo is taken at night with stars visible in the sky.
A person driving a black Polaris Ranger off-road vehicle with snow tread tracks across a snowy landscape, a dog running nearby, and a background of hills under a clear sky.
Person wearing a helmet and goggles skiing through deep snow in a winter landscape with snow-covered trees and an overcast sky.
A person dressed in winter clothing sitting on a snowmobile outdoors in a snowy mountainous landscape holding a fish, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A person standing in a vehicle silhouette with arms raised, with large clouds of smoke or dust around, creating a dramatic scene.
A man stands on a gray Yamaha Sea-Doo jet ski on a body of water, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
Man in camouflage clothing wades through a river, holding a large deer with antlers, surrounded by dense forest and tall trees.
View of tall trees from the ground looking up through the branches, with part of a person's arm and hand gripping a tree branch in the foreground, overcast sky in the background.
A man wearing a black cowboy hat and black shirt with a white T-shirt underneath, standing against a wooden fence, and casting a shadow of his hat on the fence. The lighting suggests it is late afternoon or early evening.
Person fishing outdoors on a foggy day, holding a fishing rod with a reel, surrounded by trees.
Underwater scene showing a woman snorkeling with a mask and fins, surrounded by small fish and a jellyfish in the foreground.
A duck flying with its wings spread wide, against a dark and snowy background.
Bottom of a dog swimming in a body of water, with the water's surface reflecting the sky and clouds above.
Silhouettes of three birds perched on tree branches at dusk or dawn against a pinkish-purple sky.
A person standing on a bridge with arms raised, overlooking a river with rocks, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky.
A person in scuba diving gear holding a plastic bottle underwater, with rocks and bubbles in the water.
A person wearing dark clothing, a hat, and a face covering, climbing a tall tree surrounded by green foliage, in a forested area.
A moose standing on a grassy field with leafless trees in the background and a cloudy sky.
A person dressed in camouflage clothing and wearing a camouflage hat and face mask, surrounded by trees in a wooded area, appears to be preparing to shoot a bow and arrow, with a bow and arrow visible in the foreground.
A group of ducks, including mallards with green heads and brown females, flying low over a body of water with some ducks floating on the water's surface.
A woman stands outdoors during autumn, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark jacket. She is surrounded by trees with fall foliage and is near grazing cows.
Close-up of a bird with a red eye, patterned brown and white feathers, and a gray beak against a blurred background.
A man in a plaid shirt and a hat kneeling on grass, holding a treat towards a large, furry Highland cow with horns, in a wooded area with sunlight filtering through trees.
A person riding a snowmobile on snow during sunset, with clouds in the sky and a smooth snow-covered surface.
A yellow and red seaplane taking off from a body of water, viewed through a metal fence with barbed wire in the foreground, with cloudy skies and forested hills in the background.
Person taking a photo of their reflection on a wet surface or puddle outdoors.
A side view of a black snowmobile moving through a snowy landscape with cows grazing in the background, hills, and a bright sky.
A landscape of rolling hills with scattered bison grazing, a person walking near a vehicle in the foreground, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
Young man in camouflage clothing and a beanie hat standing in a wooded area, looking down at a deer laying on the tailgate of a truck amidst trees and dim lighting.
A person standing on a grassy beach holding up a fish with water in the foreground and a lighthouse on a hill in the background, with seagulls in the sky.
A person riding a snowmobile through a snowy forest with tall pine trees and sunlight filtering through the branches.
A dog, wet and muddy, carrying a duck in its mouth, in a forested wetland area. The dog appears to be a retriever, and the background shows tall trees and overcast sky.
Woman with long dark hair wearing a large white wide-brimmed hat and a denim jacket, standing outdoors in a field with trees and grazing cows in the background during sunset.
View of a harbor with boats docked, colorful houses along the water, hills in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.
Night sky filled with stars and the Northern Lights above a snowy landscape with pine trees and vehicles.
A person wearing a helmet and winter gear riding a snowmobile in a snowy landscape with trees in the background during sunset or sunrise.
Three men in camouflage clothing and winter gear on a boat in cold, foggy waters, holding a basket of freshly caught fish.
A snowmobile traveling through snow in a forest of tall pine trees on a cloudy day.
A person dressed in winter clothing, including camouflage jacket and hat, walking across snowy terrain while carrying a piece of equipment, with footprints visible in the snow.
A person wearing a black hat and dark clothing, standing outside on leafy ground, looking down at a large, dead deer with antlers that is lying on the bed of a pickup truck. The deer appears to be recently killed.
Two forestry workers wearing orange safety vests and hats walk along a dirt road at sunset, surrounded by tall trees.
A boat on a river or lake with trees lining the banks, captured from above and slightly tilted.
A person wearing a dark baseball cap with the word 'CHENE' on it, crouching or lying down in a field of tall grass or crops during dusk or in low light conditions.
A smiling man in a gray cap and dark jacket holding a large fish on a boat, with water and a distant shoreline in the background under a bright sky.
Two men on a boat with fishing gear, the photo taken from below the water surface showing the boat and sky above.
A sheep standing on a lush green hill with a landscape of fields, trees, and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.