19 Winning Wildlife Photos Show Moments of Heartbreak, Wonder, and Extreme Survival

“Lights Fantastic”

Photo: Sriram Murali / Wildlife Photographer of the Year

At first glance, it appears as if the forest in India’s Anamalai Tiger Reserve were strung up with countless LEDs. But no, this image—stitched from 50 19-second exposures—shows the flashes of many fireflies that zip through the canopy.

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