Award Winning Photographs

"Grunt Stampede” First Place (Intermediate Category) Journal of Wildlife Photography April 2026 Photo Contest

Theme “Water and Wildlife”

Award-winning photograph titled "Grunt Stampede" as featured in the Journal of Wildlife Photography's monthly contest, April 2026, theme "Water and Wildlife".

“Soaring” Silver Medal Professional Photographers of America International Photographic Competition‍ 2026 Contest

Category: Wildlife

Award-winning photography titled "Soaring" of two giant manta rays in the captured in the Revillagigedo Islands. Silver medal finalist, Professional Photographers of America International Photographic Competition 2026.
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Cynthia Ariosta's award-winning photograph "The Guardian" capturing a giant manta soaring over a scuba diver in the Revillagigedo Islands. Honorable Mention, Exposure One Awards, People in Nature.

“The Guardian”

Honorable Mention Exposure OneAwards 2025 Nature Photography Contest

Theme “Humans & Nature”

Press Release for "The Guardian", Cynthia Ariosta's award-winning photograph of a scuba diver and a giant manta ray. Honorable Mention, Exposure One Awards 2025

“Patience”

Honorable Mention Award Exposure OneAwards 2026 One Shot Photo Contest

Theme “Wildlife”

A close-up of a ram's face with large, curled horns, partially submerged in water, monochrome image.

“Beast of Burden”

People’s Choice Award & Honorable Mention Award Exposure OneAwards 2026 One Shot Photo Contest

Theme “Domestic Animals”

A black and white photograph of a domestic dog with a leather harness around its head, partially submerged in water.
Black and white photograph of a herd of zebras drinking water with a giraffe standing in the background against a cloudy sky. A blue geometric badge overlays the upper left corner containing text about an awards recognition for wildlife photography.

“Fluid Alliance”

Honorable Mention Award Scuba Diving Magazine 2025 Photo Contest

Category “Wide Angle”

Close-up black-and-white image of a whale and a smaller fish near its head.
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Black and white photograph of a large fish, possibly a grouper, lying on the ocean floor. The fish has a smooth, rounded body and is resting near some rocks or coral.