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Beautiful Winners of the 2024 Epson International Panorama Photo Awards

Open Photographer of the Year: Kelvin Yuen, Hong Kong
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The 2024 Epson International Panorama Photo Awards named Kelvin Yuen from Hong Kong as Open Photographer of the Year for his breathtaking landscapes from remote locations like China’s Guilin mountains, Patagonia, and Iceland. This competition showcases the finest in panoramic photography, celebrating photographers who masterfully capture the grandeur of the world’s most extraordinary views. Continue reading »

Spectacular Long Exposure-Winning Photos From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards

1st Place Winner: Torii by Ulana Switucha
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The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards featured stunning long exposure photographs that masterfully combine light, time, and minimalist aesthetics, turning everyday scenes into ethereal compositions. The winning photographers displayed exceptional skill in balancing technical precision with artistic vision, celebrating the elegance of minimalism in photography. Continue reading »

How a Miniature Exhibit Triggered a Larger Discussion on Art and Society’s Boundaries

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The Kentucky State Fair recently removed a miniature by artist Preston Poling aka “The Bearded Miniaturist”, which had won third place, after it was found to depict a “casting couch” scene associated with pornography. Continue reading »

Amazing Winning Images From The Siena Drone Photography Awards Showcasing Nature’s Beauty

1st classified: New generation by Fabio Savini
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This year’s Siena Drone Photography Awards showcase breathtaking aerial images that capture the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, revealing landscapes, wildlife, and natural wonders in ways that highlight both the photographers’ artistic vision and the remarkable power of drone technology. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Photos From The 13th Annual Mobile Photography Awards

Grand Prize Winner: Yajun Hu
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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 »

Beautiful Landscape Winning Photos From The 2024 Sony World Photography Awards

Winner: Liam Man, United Kingdom
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The Sony World Photography Awards 2024 displayed stunning landscapes captured by global photographers, each telling a story of Earth’s beauty. Continue reading »

Breathtaking Winning Images From The 2024 World Nature Photography Awards

Gold Winner And Grand Prize Of World Nature Photographer Of The Year: Tracey Lund
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The 2024 World Nature Photography Awards honor talented photographers capturing nature’s beauty. From stunning landscapes to wildlife portraits, winners exhibit remarkable skill and passion. Their images transport us to remote corners, showcasing untouched wilderness and ecosystem balance. Each photo tells a unique story, urging us to appreciate Earth’s intricacies. Continue reading »

Stunning Galaxies Photos From Astronomy Photographer Of The Year

Winner: Andromeda, Unexpected by Marcel Drechsler, Xavier Strottner and Yann Sainty
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition galaxy photos will take you on a stunning cosmic tour. Each image shows the huge and enigmatic universe, shot by brilliant photographers who merged art and science. Continue reading »

Amazing Winning Photos From The 2024 Black And White Minimalism Photography Awards

First Place Winner: In Great-Grandpa’s hands by Yvonne C. Krystovsky
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The 2024 Black and White Minimalism Photography Awards celebrate minimalist photography’s amazing simplicity and elegance. This famous award honors monochrome photographers who capture their subjects’ soul through light, shadow, and shape. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Images From The 2023 Scottish Nature Photography Awards

Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year: Lily of the Valley by Charles Everitt
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The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 again showcased Scotland’s stunning scenery and animals. From the craggy Highlands to the peaceful Outer Hebrides, photographers from around Scotland captured Scotland’s raw nature. Here are some amazing winning images that capture the Scottish scenery. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Fungi Photos From The Garden Photographer Of The Year Awards

1st Place: ‘Autumn Emergence’ by Jay Birmingham
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Fungi are typically neglected, but the Garden Photographer of the Year Awards showcases them in gorgeous photos. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Portrait Photos From The Monochrome Photography Awards

1st Place Winner: Acid Attac Survivor By Erico Hiller
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These amazing portrait photographers won the 2023 Monochrome Photography Awards. The enduring beauty and creative brilliance captured by gifted photographers from across the world are displayed in this collection. Continue reading »

Spectacular Landscape-Winning Photos From The 2023 reFocus World Photo Annual Awards

Landscape Photographer Of The Year: Spectral by Cody Cobb
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The reFocus World Photo Annual Awards 2023 have once again celebrated the world’s most remarkable landscapes, showcasing the incredible talent of photographers worldwide. This year’s collection of winning photographs offers a breathtaking glimpse into the diverse beauty of our planet’s natural environments. Continue reading »

Breathtaking Macro Photography Highlights from The Garden Photographer of the Year Awards

‘Perfect Dragonflies’ by Petar Sabol
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The exquisite collection of macro photos from the Garden Photographer of the Year Awards never fails to astound. These images capture the complex beauty of nature. These up close photos provide a different viewpoint on the world around us, showcasing everything from tiny insects to delicate petals. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Wildlife Photos From The 2023 Monochrome Photography Awards

Place Winner: My Kingdom by Simon Biddie (United Kingdom)
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Discover the fascinating realm of wildlife photography as seen through the 2023 Monochrome Photography Awards lens. Offering a glimpse into the diversity and beauty of our planet’s fauna, this exhibition features a collection of breathtaking photos taken by skilled photographers. Continue reading »

Wonderful Images Of Birds And Wildlife From The Nature Photography Contest

Hide And Seek by Piet Van Den Bemd
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The best way to portray the splendor of nature is frequently with a camera, which can capture fleeting moments of breathtaking awe that immerse us in the middle of the wild. A stunning collection of images showcasing the unadulterated beauty of the natural world, featuring wildlife and birds, was revealed by the recent Nature Photography Contest. Continue reading »

Incredible Photos That Won In The Moon Category For The Year’s Best Astronomy Photographer

Winner: Mars-Set by Ethan Chappel
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The moon has always been an enduring symbol of mystery and wonder, drawing people’s attention to the night sky. The moon, Earth’s celestial companion, frequently takes center stage in the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which features amazing photos of celestial phenomena. Continue reading »

Amazing Winning Images in the Sun Category for Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Winner: A Sun Question by Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau
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Every year, the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition presents amazing pictures of the universe to a global audience. Maybe none of the many amazing pictures of the Sun that astrophotographers have taken are as captivating as those of our nearest star. Continue reading »

Spectacular Landscape-Winning Photos From The Garden Photographer Of The Year

‘The Lone Tree’ by Andrea Graham
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The International Garden Photographer of the Year competition, which honors gifted photographers with a stunning showcase of the beauty of the natural world through their lenses, captivates audiences worldwide each year. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Photos From The Underwater Photographer Of The Year 2024

Underwater Photographer of the year: ‘Whale bones’ by Alex Dawson (Sweden)
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View the stunning photos from the competition for Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024! We are incredibly grateful to all of the amazing photographers who entered this year, as there was an extraordinary volume of entries and beautiful photos. The collection is an eloquent testimony to the extraordinary diversity found in this specialized field of underwater photography. Continue reading »

Spectacular Nature-Winning Photos From The Monochrome Photography Awards

1st Place Winner: Winter Story By Bin Zhang
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The 2023 Monochrome Photography Awards honor the inventiveness and artistry inherent in black and white photography. Photographers from all over the world submit their best monochromatic shots each year to highlight the beauty and potency of the genre. Continue reading »

Superb Macro Photos From Garden Photographer Of The Year Awards

Macro Art: 1st Place – ‘Dandelion and Pink Spider’ by Peter Plottel
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Through the Garden Photographer of the Year Awards’ lens, explore the fascinating world of macro photography. Explore a breathtaking collection of thirty captivating photos that present a different angle on the complex beauty found in gardens. Continue reading »

Spectacular Wildlife-Winning Photos From The Monochrome Photography Awards

1st Place Winner: Our Kingdom by James Lewin (Kenya)
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View these thirty stunning wildlife images that won prizes at the 2023 Monochrome Black and White Photography Awards! With accuracy and creativity, each picture captures the untamed spirit and natural beauty of the animal kingdom. These arresting monochrome images provide a distinctive viewpoint, emphasizing the minute details and enthralling moments of wildlife in their native environments. Continue reading »

Spectacular Winning Photos From The CIOB “The Art Of Building” Photo Contest

Public’s Choice Winner, 2023: National Mosque of Bangladesh by Azim Khan Ronnie
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The Chartered Institute of Building has announced the winners of its architectural photography competition. Continue reading »

Spectacular Nature Winning Photos From The Fine Art Photography Awards

1st Place Winner: Dancing Poppies by Thaddäus Biberauer
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These amazing photos are the winners of the Fine Art Photography Awards 2023’s Amateur Nature category. Continue reading »