Invertebrate larvae face many challenges before settling on hard ground. They must rely on their energy reserves to sustain the dramatic process of metamorphosis. This photograph shows conspicuous lipid droplets (energy storage) within a late larval stage of an Arctic balanid barnacle. It was taken by Inês Leal and got an honourable mention in the Micro-imaging Category.

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The photo depicts a leaf holding drops of morning dew on its surface. If observed closely, the leaf’s tiny hair-like structures can be seen, in a manner which provides protection to the holding water from insects and other bugs. It was taken by Dr Vikash Singh and got an honourable mention in the Ecology and Environmental Science Category.

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Every day tourists travel from El Calafate to the Magallanes peninsula to be astonished with the incredible glacier front that dams the Lago Argentino, isolating the sediment-rich Brazo Rico. However, every few years an incredible dam-break event makes worldwide news.

This photo by Mr Enaut Izagirre called Facing the fate received an honourable mention in the Earth Science Category.

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Part of the island of Arran (Scotland) is made of mechanically strong granite, so forms these rugged peaks. The mountains in turn affect the local weather and climate, an instant of which is seen here by the flow of clouds early on a spring morning.

This image was taken by Dr Alex Copley and won an honourable mention in the Earth Science Category.

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This image was shot in Jasper National Park. The landscape here is dominated by mountains and forests, and in the early season, a lot of snow. It is undeniably beautiful and awe-inspiring.

This image was taken by Dr David Rippin and won an honourable mention in the Earth Science Category.