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3 # Eyes Raised High” by Laura Dyer: Alert Cheetah Cubs in the Rain.

Laura Dyer received an Honorable Mention in the Animals category at the professional level for her captivating photo, “Eyes Raised High.” The image shows cheetah cubs nestled against their mother during a rainstorm, alert to something flying overhead. While the cubs stay watchful—sensing even the faintest danger in the rain—the mother remains calm, confident that the small aerial threat poses no risk to her family. The photo beautifully captures the contrast between youthful vigilance and parental reassurance in the wild.