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Nature’s Intriguing Oddities: Bats, Spiders, and Slime Molds Shine in Close-Up Photographer of the Year Finalists

by Chief Editor Rob Nightingale
November 11, 2026
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Nature’s Intriguing Oddities: Bats, Spiders, and Slime Molds Shine in Close-Up Photographer of the Year Finalists

Record Number of Entries in This Year’s Close-Up Photographer of the Year Competition

In an exciting development for the Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition, over 15,300 images were submitted for consideration, marking the highest participation in the event’s history. This year’s entries showcase the extraordinary diversity of life, featuring a range of subjects from peculiar insects and slime molds to unique animal behaviors, all captured by both amateur and professional photographers.

Upcoming Announcements and Challenges

The winners of the competition will be revealed in January. Meanwhile, a thrilling photography challenge themed “Close to Home” remains open for submissions until the end of the month. For those interested, the contest’s website offers more information along with highlights from the shortlisted entries.

Spotlight on Shortlisted Images

Joao Pontes, “Suspended”
A close-up photograph of slime molds with crystalline formations on their tops.
Barry Webb, “Frosted Lamproderma”
A close-up photograph of ants crawling in the mouth of a snake.
Parks Marilla, “Ants Eating Racer”
A close-up photograph of a distinctive larva of the fleabane tortoise beetle.
Wayne Sayers, “Fleabane Tortoise Beetle larva”
A close-up photograph of a large bat skimming the surface of water.
Hira Punjabi, “Bat Bath”
A close-up photograph of a sea urchin.
David Hunter, “Sea Eye”
A close-up photograph of an auk's face half-tucked in its wing.
James Rogerson, “Cloaked Auk”
A close-up photograph of a baby sea lion basking in the water.
Lisa Skelton, “Rockpool Sanctuary”
A microscopic close-up of a cross-section of beachgrass.
Adalbert Mojrzisch, “Beachgrass”
A close-up photograph of a spider.
Oliver Lacey, “A Little Punky”
A close-up photograph of dewy slime molds.
David Myles, “Dewy Physarum album”
A close-up photograph of a spider with babies on its back.
Craig Loechel, “This didn’t happen overnight”

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