Smart News | October 28, 2026 3:46 p.m.

From tranquil landscapes to a thunderous flock of seabirds, the recognized photos reveal stunning scenes of often-hidden aspects of the natural world

Little housemates , mammals, highly commended: When walking home from school in Switzerland, photographer Marc Siegle spotted a young red fox. He found a family with four cubs living in a nearby barn and photographed them as they peered through the door. Siegle later learned that the barn’s owner eventually scared the foxes away, throwing stones at them so they would scatter.…