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

1st Place: Between the Stars by Tibor Litauszki
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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
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3rd Place: The Ice Skater by Sebastien Blomme
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Finalist: Milking Bonnets by Tony North
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Finalist: Last Flight by Harald Cederlund
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Finalist: Moss Springtail by Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas
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Finalist: Plastic Sailors by Sandra Stalker
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Finalist: Long Over Dew by Pete Burford
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Finalist: Pond Geometry by Abby Raeder
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Finalist: Slime Moulds and Raindrops by Barry Webb
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Finalist: Sparkling Crown by Claudia Gaupp
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Finalist: You See Better With Four Eyes by Gabi Swart
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