Will the image you choose capture the untouched beauty of nature or highlight the destructive influence humans have on the environment? The decision is in your hands as the public is invited to vote for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s People’s Choice Award.

As in previous years, the renowned competition includes a public voting section, offering a chance to select from 25 remarkable images. These were handpicked by the Natural History Museum in London, which hosts the exhibition, along with an international panel of judges. They narrowed down the 49,957 entries from 95 countries to this final selection.

Now, the public can cast their votes online for their favorite images, which include a pair of hares appearing to kiss, a polar bear resting on an iceberg, and a majestic grizzly bear standing in a glimmering lake. Also featured are an Adélie penguin approaching an emperor penguin and its chick, as well as a powerful image of a clothing rail made from materials sourced from endangered big cats.

Some images focus on the harmful effects of human activity, such as a young fox scavenging an overflowing trash bin in London and a male elephant walking through a pile of litter.

Voting is open until January 31. The winner and top four images will be revealed in February and showcased both online and in the Natural History Museum’s physical exhibition.

This initiative is part of CNN’s Call to Earth editorial series, which addresses global environmental challenges and highlights solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative has partnered with CNN to raise awareness and inspire positive action on critical sustainability issues.