A STUNNING picture of a polar bear's reflection in freezing arctic waters scooped the top prize in a photography competition.
Norwegian snapper Paal Uglefisk captured the image of the beast roaming on the remote Svalbard Islands in the arctic.
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Paal Uglefisk picked up the top prize for this stunning pictureCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
Paal, who has been a nature photographer for ten years, took the winning shot while on a boat expedition and picked up $1,000 as prize money.
The picture also highlights the effect of global warming melting the Arctic ice with the polar bear's natural habitat slowly disappearing.
Paal said that he hoped his work would help people become aware of the need to preserve our landscapes and species.
Paal's photo of the polar bear was entered into the for 2019.
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Bimopradityo's entry was called Kissing MonologueCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy's Perfect Reflection caught this alligator gliding through the waterCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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This photo of Mount Taranaki was one of the top 20 entriesCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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Pranab Basak's photo was taken on Sagar IslandCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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Julian Nieves picture El Lago also impressed the judgesCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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This dramatic photo from 'Superbear' is called Above and BelowCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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This dramatic photo is called Reflection of camera walking on beach at sunsetCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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T Gassner's detailed photo is simply called RobinCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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Andry Danish's Praying was another of the top 20 entriesCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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Ikea Schroeder managed to capture this wildbee having a drinkCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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This captivating photo captures the dramatic skyline of New YorkCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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Elisabeth David's photo is called StargazerCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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The stunning sky is shown in this wonderful picture of Groningen marinaCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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You might need to do a double take with this photo from 'Eighthman'Credit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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The dazzling sky as well as this abandoned boat are caught in this bold image by ApriandiCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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A man gets down on one knee in 'Love Reflection' by Koi HarveyCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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R Antony's shows some water lilies blooming on a pondCredit: via AGORA / Jam Press
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