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I asked for your best Science/Nature images of the year, and wow. Just, wow. The talent that came in exceeded my expectations. You guys are tremendous!
Below, in no particular order, are links to all participants' selections. If you've got a "Best of 2012" gallery you'd like to include, drop a link in the comments and I'll add you.
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Best of Vildaphotos (via Jeroen Mentens, who maintains his own list)
Neil Losin & Day's Edge Productions
Alex Surcica <--- epic field guide!
Mike Lewinski (time-lapse video)