How Stephen Wilkes’ Day to Night Photos Capture Wildlife In an Entirely Different Way

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A split image showing elephants and other wildlife at a watering hole under a bright sky on the left, and sea lions lounging on rocky islands in calm blue waters with mountains in the background on the right.

Award-winning photographer Stephen Wilkes has two photos in this year's National Geographic Pictures of the Year, a celebration of 25 of the best and most important photos featured in this year's issues of National Geographic. The photos, Wilkes' famous Day to Night images, add a new layer -- time -- to beautiful wildlife scenes.

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  1. KeilaNovember 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM

    Great article — what a stunning look at Stephen Wilkes’ day-to-night wildlife photography! His ability to capture moments across time is truly inspiring.

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    Thanks for sharing — looking forward to more inspiring content!

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