Nat Geo Travel Contest Winners
First Place Winner: “Dig me river”. I was in Manaus/Amazon during the Brazilian Aquathlon (swimming and running) championship in. This river is called Rio Negro (Black River) due to water color. Rio Negro is the largest left tributary of the Amazon, the largest blackwater river in the world. While the name Rio Negro means Black River, its waters aren’t exactly black; they are similar in color to strong tea. The dark color comes from humic acid from incomplete breakdown of phenol. I photographed it from the water and my lens got completely wet, but there was so energy in this boys that I just didn’t worry about that. Location: Rio Negro, Ponta Negra Beach, Manaus, Amazon, Brazil. (Wagner Araujo/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest) Continue reading »
Photographer Erik Almas
Erik Almas, originally from Norway has made San Francisco his home. He is shooting constantly, traveling around the world for clients such as Toyota, Puma, Nike, Hyatt, USPS, Citibank and Amtrak.
Erik’s sensibility is down-to-earth, he loves what he does and on top of that is a most talented compositor in creating memorable advertising images for his clients. When Erik has his feet on the ground, he enjoys contributing to 7×7 & Genlux Magazine, shooting fashion stories with a passion for art and beauty. Continue reading »
Holi – A Kolkata Experience: Colorful Photo Series By Shubhayu Dasgupta
While speaking of Holi, the first names that cross our minds are Mathura, Vrindavan, or Barsana. And why not? These destinations have been giving away photo opportunities to thousands of photographers across the globe since the end of the previous century. But, when it comes to Kolkata- the City of Joy likes to take things into its own hands. Like many other Indian Festivals, Kolkata celebrates Holi differently altogether. Continue reading »
The Award-Winning Photos of Mother Nature Reclaiming Her Throne in The Earth Photo Competition 2020
Coffee Shop, Photo Earth 2020’s overall winner.
Jonk/Earth Photo 2020/RGS
Earth Photo, the international competition and exhibition created by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society with IBG, aims to encourage discussion about the environment by telling stories about the natural world, its inhabitants and our treatment of both. Continue reading »
“The Owls Are Not What They Seem”: Magical Pictures Of Owls By Daniel J Nevares
Stunning owls shots by Daniel J Nevares, a talented photographer, birdwatcher, and adventurer based in San Francisco, California. Daniel focuses mainly on birds, animals, and nature photography. Continue reading »
Mattia Passarini Creates Powerful Portraits Of People Living in Remote Places
Mattia Passarini is a talented freelance portrait photographer from Italy, who based in China since 2006. He is focused in photographing the remote corners of the globe and the cultures that inhabit them. His passion in capturing disappearing cultures, ancient rituals, and everyday life leads him to travel to the most neglected countryside areas. Mattia’s works are exhibited in museums, galleries, and photography festivals around the world.
Yali who live in the west papua Indonesia, is a major tribal group living in a very isoleted and inaccessible area of Jayawiijaya mountains east of Baliem Valley, which is also known as the Yalimo.
Diversity of cultures is the differences that exist between factors around the world. There are traditions and cultures that have survived for thousand of years and now, in just one generation everything can disappear. I feel lucky to be one of the people that can still see and experience these diversity. Continue reading »
Tales From The Thousand Lakes: Stockholm’s Colourful Metro Stations
Beneath the Swedish capital lies an intricate web of underground train lines. More than 90 of the 100 stations in the 110km tunnel system, sometimes referred to as “the world’s longest art gallery”, have been decorated with paintings, installations, mosaics and sculptures by 150 artists since the 1950s. After spending a couple of weeks exploring arctic Norway and Sweden, London-based travel photographer Conor MacNeill headed underground to capture images of the metro stations.
Painted blue vines climbing up a white cave in the T-Centralen station. (Photo by Conor MacNeill/The Observer) Continue reading »
Ancient Traditional Honey Hunters Of Nepal
Andrew Newey, an award-winning UK-based travel photographer, has captured gripping photographs of central Nepalese Gurung tribe members engaged in a dangerous and ancient tradition – honey hunting. Continue reading »
Beautiful Ethiopian Headwear Made From Your Trash
In southern Ethiopia, deep within the Omo Valley you’ll find the semi-nomadic tribe known as ‘The Daasanach’, a group made up of some 50,000 individuals. Continue reading »
Otherworldly Pictures Of Northern Iceland
Last July, travel photographer Jesper Anhede spent a week shooting photos in Northern Iceland, one of 10 international trips he made from his home in Hjo, Sweden in 2013.
Anhede found these wild horses in what’s known as the horse valley in northern Iceland. (Photo: Jesper Anhede / Business Insider)
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Spectacular Award-Winning Photos from the International Photography Awards 2025
Architecture Photographer of the Year (Professional): “Requiem pour Pianos” by Romain Thiery
The 2025 International Photography Awards (IPA) celebrates global talent by showcasing exceptional winning photographs that blend creativity, technical skill, and powerful storytelling. Continue reading »
Beautiful Award-Winning Photos from the 2025 Flow Photo Contest
Grand Prize Winner: Water – Érico Hiller
The 2025 Flow Photo Contest, sponsored by Kodak, unveiled 15 breathtaking winning images chosen from over 16,000 entries submitted by photographers across 109 countries. Continue reading »
Amazing Epic Photos of the Old Country Houses of the Old Glasgow Gentry in 1878
Travel back to 1878, when Glasgow’s outskirts were adorned with elegant country estates belonging to the city’s affluent merchant elite, known as the Old Glasgow Gentry. Continue reading »
Powerful Photos from the Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 That Challenge How We See the World
“Musa” by Marijn Fidder
The Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 showcases powerful images that challenge our perceptions of health, science, and the human experience. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos From The 2025 Fine Art Photography Awards
Fine Art Photographer of the Year – Professional: “Time Has Wings” by Leigh Schneider
The 11th Annual Fine Art Photography Awards has once again honored an extraordinary selection of winners in the Professional category, showcasing diverse and captivating fine art photography from across the globe. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of 2024 Announced By 1839 Awards
Photographer Of The Year – Sports: Underwater Multiverse By Gabriel Holguín
The 1839 Awards honor exceptional photographers who use the camera as their creative tool, with the 2024 contest drawing entries from 77 countries, making it the most diverse yet. This year’s winners showcase extraordinary creativity, technical expertise, and the powerful art of visual storytelling. Continue reading »
Incredible Winning Photos From The 2024 reFocus Black And White Photography Awards
1st Place: The Right To Know by Roberta Vagliani
The 2024 reFocus Black and White Photography Awards showcased an awe-inspiring collection of photos that highlight the emotional depth and storytelling power of monochrome imagery, from striking portraits to dramatic landscapes. Continue reading »
Amazing Winning Photos From The 2024 iPhone Photography Awards
Grand Prize Winner: Boy Meets Shark by Erin Brooks, United States
The 2024 iPhone Photography Awards showcased the artistic potential of mobile photography, with winning photos that pushed creative boundaries by capturing diverse subjects and demonstrating a perfect blend of technical skill, creativity, and unique global perspectives. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The 1839 Color Photography Awards
1st Place: “Unsupervised” by Alexandrena Parker
The 1839 Color Photography Awards have once again released a breathtaking collection of winning images that capture the world’s beauty and complexity with brilliant colors and skillful compositions. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of 2024 Exposure One Black And White Photography Awards
1st Place Professional: “Feathered Warriors: A Moment of Suspense” by Paul Lukin
The 2024 Exposure One Black and White Photography Awards have revealed a stunning array of winning images, each exemplifying the timeless elegance and powerful impact of monochromatic photography. These captivating photographs span a spectrum of emotions, landscapes, and moments, each narrating a unique story through the simplicity of black and white. Continue reading »
Peering into the Strange Past Through the Lens of Bizarre Historical Photographs
In the 20th century, photographers captured world changes, from wars to new inventions and odd events. Photos like Boston’s Molasses Flood or alligator picnics in Los Angeles fascinated viewers and historians. Even simple mugshots reveal intriguing stories.
These images, evoking smiles or sadness, piece together our history, showcasing peculiar inventions, outdated customs, and unique moments in all their strange and captivating glory.
A woman tests a stroller intended to be resistant to gas attacks in Hextable, England in 1938, not long before the outbreak of World War II. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The 13th Annual Mobile Photography Awards
Grand Prize Winner: Yajun Hu
In the smartphone age, everyone can be a photographer. The 13th Mobile Photography Awards celebrated this, displaying stunning images taken with mobile devices. Yajun Hu from Shanghai won the Grand Prize. Mobile photography continues to thrive as a powerful medium for self-expression and storytelling. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The reFocus Black And White Photography Awards 2023
The 2023 Black and White Photo Contest winners have been revealed with pride by the reFocus Awards, showcasing captivating submissions from 77 different nations.
Contest Winner: 1st Place – CarScapes by Bill Pack
This competition distinguishes between professional and non-professional photographers, highlighting the monochromatic charm that unites them. Bill Pack has emerged as the standout professional winner, securing the title for his mesmerizing “CarScapes” series. In this collection, classic automobiles transform into alluring entities through his inventive use of lighting and composition. Continue reading »
The Brunchcity: Adorable Photo Project by Andrea G.Portolés and Bea Crespo
Athens
Two Spanish girls, photographer Andrea G.Portolés from Madrid and illustrator Bea Crespo from Barcelona, love travelling, illustration, photography and creativity more than anything else. The Brunchcity project is the result of their passion and shows the major cities of the world in the form of their “tasty” sights. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of The Eisa Maestro Awards 2023
The Eisa Maestro Awards 2023, themed “The Animal Kingdom”, has announced its winners. Magnus Berggren from Sweden took home the 1st place award, while the Public’s Choice award was bestowed upon Mirjam Radke from Germany.
The winners will enjoy extensive national exposure with their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize series being published in the EISA Photography magazine of their respective countries. Moreover, the international 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners will be featured in all 16 EISA photography magazines and websites globally, providing them with the most extensive audience reach a photographer could wish for.
1st Place by Magnus Berggren, Sweden
Magnus Berggren started photographing in 2007, but it was not until 2018 that he decided to focus on wildlife photography. “I started photographing small birds and just got hooked,” he says. “But I also like to photograph other animals, of course.” Continue reading »