NIWA’s annual photographic awards have produced some amazing shots this year, a few of which are shown here.From the bottom of the ocean to the top of atmosphere, NIWA staff work in some of the world’s most stunning landscapes.These beautiful environments form the backdrop for the vast array of environmental science undertaken by our researchers, and are celebrated each year with NIWA’s annual photographic competition for staff.But, as described by Susan Pepperell, sometimes it’s the stories behind the winning shots that also deserve telling.