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Maruša Puhek’s Run depicts two deer in Murščak, Slovenia.

As well as winning the $US1000 Grand Prize, the Slovenian photographer also won Gold for Nature art.

“I’m still in shock,” Puhek said.

“This win means the world to me. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and it came at exactly the right time in my life.”