Spectacular Winning Inages From The Water Challenge by Close-Up Photographer of the Year

1st Place: Between the Stars by Tibor Litauszki

The 2023 Close-Up Photographer of the Year Water Challenge winners again captivated audiences with their stunning photographs of water’s ethereal beauty and complexity.

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Each photo captures awe and magic, from fragile droplets in midair to enormous cascades. These stunning photographs capture the movement of water and turn it into beauty via amazing composition and detail. The photographers’ stunning photos capture moments of peace, energy, and beauty, reinforcing water’s enduring appeal in photography.

2nd Place: Poppies Tiarella in Ice by Ian Gilmour

3rd Place: The Ice Skater by Sebastien Blomme

Finalist: Milking Bonnets by Tony North

Finalist: Last Flight by Harald Cederlund

Finalist: Moss Springtail by Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas

Finalist: Plastic Sailors by Sandra Stalker

Finalist: Long Over Dew by Pete Burford

Finalist: Pond Geometry by Abby Raeder

Finalist: Slime Moulds and Raindrops by Barry Webb

Finalist: Sparkling Crown by Claudia Gaupp

Finalist: You See Better With Four Eyes by Gabi Swart