Incredible Photos from The BMC Ecology and Evolution Image Competition 2022
In 2022, researchers from around the world entered the BMC Ecology and Evolution photography competition. The contest produced a spectacular collection of photographs that capture the wonder of the natural world and the growing need to protect it as the human impact on the planet intensifies. This editorial celebrates the winning images selected by the Editor of BMC Ecology and Evolution and senior members of the journal’s editorial board.
The story of a conquest. The fruiting body of a parasitic fungus erupts from the body of its victim. Attribution: Roberto García-Roa Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images of Best of The iPhone Photography Awards 2022
The awards have been celebrating the creativity of iPhone users since 2007. We take a look at a selection of the winners of the 15th annual competition.
Photographer of the year second place. Girl with the Violin
Location: Colorado, US. Shot on iPhone 13 Pro. United States. Photograph: Kelly Dallas/courtesy of the artist and IPPAWARDS Continue reading »
Winners & Finalists Of LensCulture 2022 Street Photography Awards
Series 1st Place: Jake Ricker
Here are the winners, jurors’ picks and finalists of the LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2022. There are 39 photographers from 18 countries got selected from all around the world. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of Sports Photography Awards 2022
Tennis, David Gray
Here are stunning winning photos from the Sports Photography Awards 2022. It is the leading global competition for professional sports photographers as they get an opportunity to capture images from multiple sporting disciplines and highlight the achievements of some of the most famous athletes. Continue reading »
Spectacualr Photographs of The Woodland Trust’s Tree of The Year 2022 Nominees
Five gargantuan oaks, one of which is said to have provided the inspiration for the fantasy land of Narnia, and a spectacular ‘portal rowan’ are among the unique specimens in the running to be crowned the Woodland Trust’s tree of the year for 2022.
Waverley Abbey yew, Farnham, Surrey
A truly spectacular yew, with roots that grow into and around the ruins of Waverley Abbey – the first monastery founded in Britain 900 years ago by the reforming Cistercian religious order. After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536, the abbey was dismantled. It is a beautiful tree with roots that sprawl out above ground before plunging into the earth. Its multi-stemmed form is dotted with holes, crevices and areas of decay that provide a habitat for other species. Age: The exact age is unknown but it can not be more than 480 years old. Photograph: Woodland Trust Continue reading »
Wild Portraits and Magical Landscapes: Spectacular Winning Images of The Nature TTL Photographer of The Year 2022
The Nature TTL Photographer of the Year winner has been chosen from more than 8,000 images from all over the world. From a scarred lion getting its close-up to a fish with a mouthful, entrants competed to secure category wins in wild portraits, animal behaviour, camera traps, underwater, the night sky, small world, landscapes, urban wildlife and under-16, with the overall winner chosen from the category wins.
A snow leopard scans for prey across the jagged peaks of the Ladakh mountain range in India. This image was captured during a three-year DSLR camera trap project in the Indian Himalayas. Photograph: Sascha Fonseca Continue reading »
Amazing Winning Photos Of Minimalist Photography Awards 2022
Abstract – 1st Place Winner by Daniel Dencescu
Minimalist Photography Awards is a nonprofit association, powered by black & white Minimalism magazine and founded by Milad Safabakhsh, which aims to recognize, reward, and expose talented photographers all around the world and introduce them to the professional photography industry. Continue reading »
The V&A Has Announced the Winners of Its 50th Annual Illustration Awards
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the V&A Illustration Awards. Established in 1972, they have since become the UK’s most prestigious annual illustration competition. Free to enter, the Awards celebrate excellence in student illustration and three categories of contemporary practice: book cover design, book illustration and illustrated journalism.
Winner for book illustration
Gérard DuBois was commissioned to illustrate a new Folio Society edition of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. His acrylic paintings, described by the judges as ‘masterpieces’, capture the beauty and brutality of McCarthy’s text. Continue reading »
The Independent Photographer Has Announced The Most Moving Color Photographs Taken By Photographers From Around The World
The Independent Photographer has just released the winners of its Color Photography Contest, which took place in June 2022. Many images from more than 30 different countries have been rewieved and 10 Winners and Finalists. The Color Photography Award aimed to discover and bring exposure to the best contemporary artists working across all photographic fields.
“Ser Libre” – Argentina. Mauricio Holc – 1st place. Prize – $1000
“Portrait of actress and model Camila Del Campo Grandal.” Continue reading »
Funny Finalists Photos Of Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2022
Smokin’ Alpaca by Stefan Brusius
Here are the funny finalists photos of Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2022. The Comedy Pet Photo Awards today publishes the images and videos shortlisted for this year and there are some absolute corkers that will have your readers chuckling like chihuahuas! Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images Of The 2022 Picfair Urban Wildlife Photography Awards
An amateur photographer who works in digital advertising has won the inaugural Picfair Urban Wildlife Photography Awards for his image of two coyotes on a dimly lit suburban street in Ontario. All Picfair profits on print sales will go to global conservation non-profit Re:Wild.
Overall winner: Date Night
‘I thought it was my car that had caught their attention as I rounded the corner, and maybe it had at first, but as I rolled down the window I heard it was another group of howling coyotes that had piqued their interest. I parked, turned the engine off, and frantically went to work with the camera … however, in the rush of that moment I was soon compelled to put my camera down and soak in the scene’. Photograph: Andrew Interisano/Picfair Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images of The 2022 Australia’s National Photographic Portrait Prize
Wayne Quilliam’s Silent Strength, a photograph of Aurukun man Eric Yunkaporta, has won the 2022 national photographic portrait prize. Quilliam says the capture of Yunkaporta in ceremonial headwear is akin to a trickle of water merging into a small stream, then into the ocean.
The Shuttle
As Melbourne struggles through many days of restrictions, with limited options to play and learn for the kids, four-year-old astronaut Mia puts on her homemade space suit and helmet and goes on exploration missions in the familiar neighbourhood, using her imagination to turn the mundane world around her into an exciting adventure. This photograph is one of the memories from our daily walks, one of the stories we found. The lockdowns have ended. We’ll outgrow the costume. But the time spent together exploring and imagining is one special gift to keep. Photograph: Andrew Rovenko Continue reading »
Captivating Photographs From This Year’s WildArt Photographer Of The Year Contest
Amy Marques – Eyes Category
“Nature and wildlife photography has the power to change lives for the better, not only by making the wonder of nature accessible to so many, but by improving awareness of conservation issues across the globe,” says Rob Read, the founder of WildArt Photographer of the Year contest. The contest has 4 categories (Wet, Light, Silhouettes, and Eyes) and is a great platform for talented photographers to get recognition for their work. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images from The 2021 Landscape Photographer of the Year
Winner: “Comet NeoWise Setting, Marin” by Tanmay Sapkal. Location: Mt. Tamalpais, Marin, CA, USA
For the eighth year in a row, the International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards presents the winning landscape photos to the public, rendering us speechless every time! 4,500 entries were accepted in the course of the year, and the jury has selected 100 finalists in the 2021 International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards. Continue reading »
Spectacular Shortlist Entries of the 2022 Earth Photo Competition
A picture is worth a thousand words. Now more than ever, photography has the power to celebrate the natural world and create conversations about our environment.
Developed in partnership by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), Earth Photo is an international competition and exhibition which rewards photographs and videos that tell stories about our planet, its inhabitants, its beauty, and its fragility.
Yevhen Samuchenko, “At The Pink Planet – 1 Car And 2 People”, 2019, Ukraine. Category: Place. Yevhen Samuchenko says: “The first time you see the pink salt lakes of the Kherson region in Ukraine it feels as though you are looking at another planet. During the summer months, microscopic algae causes the water to turn pink and red”. (Photo by Yevhen Samuchenko/Earth Photo 2022) Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos Of The 2022 BigPicture Natural World Photography Contest
Grand Prize: Bee Balling By Karine Aigner
Here are the amazing winning and finalists photos of the 2022 BigPicture natural world photography contest. As always, the California Academy of Sciences puts together the event to celebrate Earth’s biodiversity. This year’s big winner, Karine Aigner, took home the top prize for a rare look at the bizarre mating ritual of cactus bees. Continue reading »
Winners Of The Street Photography Contest 2022 By The Independent Photographer
Here are the winners and finalists of the street photography contest 2022 by The Independent Photographer. The Street Photography Competition aims to celebrate and reward photographers for being best at observing and recording life on the streets.
Whether the subject was your own urban environment or as you explored other territories and cultures: We were looking for those spontaneous and fleeting moments and it is our great pleasure to present the work of these incredibly talented artists!
Davide Albani – 1st place. Prize – $1000
“Oktoberfest” – Munich, Germany. The shot is taken during the world-famous beer festival, the Oktoberfest. Continue reading »
Stunning Winning Photos Of The 2022 Siena Creative Photo Awards
Photo Of The Year: The False Illusion by Andre Boto
Here are the stunning winning photos of the 2022 Siena Creative Photo Awards. There are total 17 categories in this contest. Here in this article you can find the winners of all the categories. Creative Photo Awards 2022, which celebrates the best of artistic and contemporary photography. Continue reading »
2022 Pulitzer Prizes in Breaking News Photography and Feature Photography
The Pulitzer Prizes announced this years winners from among 15 journalism, and seven arts categories.
A ‘Naga Sadhu,’ or Hindu holy man, prepares to enter the Ganges river at the Kumbh Mela festival in India. Photo: Reuters Continue reading »
All About Photo’s Photographer of the Year 2022
All About Photo has announced the winners of its Photographer of the Year Awards 2022. Marcus Yam took first place with his image of Afghanistan’s air force.
“The best friend.” Photo: Andi Abdul Halil/All About Photo Photographer Of The Year 2022 Continue reading »
The Best Engagement Photos Of 2022 By Junebug Weddings
Photographed By Orlando Suares Of Viridian Images Photography In Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Here are the best engagement photos of 2022 by Junebug Weddings. Thousands of talented photographers worldwide submitted their best work to Junebug Weddings’ annual Best of the Best Engagement Photo Contest. Along with the team at Junebug Weddings, this year’s contest was judged by The Ferros, Katch Silva, and Bare Odds. Continue reading »
The Art of Science: Olympus Image of The Year Award Announce Its Winners for 2021
Olympus Image of the Year Award 2021 has announced the winners of its annual photography competition that recognizes the best worldwide talent in life science photos taken with a microscope.
The global winning image was taken by Jan Martinek (Czech Republic).
Arabidopsis thaliana flower with pollen tubes growing through the pistil. The flower tissues were chemically cleared to become transparent, while the pollen tubes were stained with aniline blue (yellow fluorescence) in order to be seen. Continue reading »
Stunning Winners And Finalists Of The 2022 Italian Street Photography Festival
Forrest Walker, USA – 1st Place Winner
Here are the winners and finalists of the 2022 Italian Street Photo Festival (ISPF). Forrest Walker from the USA was awarded as the 1st Place winner. Here in this article, we are presenting the single photo winners and finalists, you can find other category winners from the below link. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images Of The 2021 One Eyeland Photography Awards
Photographer Of The Year, Gold – Eldon Lau
Here are the 2021 Title Winners of One Eyeland Photography Awards. Photographer Eldon Lau from Hong Kong has been selected as the Photographer Of The Year, Gold with 51 Points. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images of The 2022 Association of Photographers Awards
Project – Silver – Portrait of a Village
‘Documenting the Ukrainian village from which my family were taken by Nazis in 1942 – I’m the first of my family to ever go back. The village has witnessed great horrors: epidemics, famines, invasions and murders. The focus was my relief to find such a welcoming and colourful place. A wonderful Ukrainian community that didn’t echo my Black Sea German ancestor’s dark history. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has turned all that on its head. I’m deeply concerned about everyone involved in the project and fear history is repeating itself.’ Photograph: Catherine Losing/c/o AOP Continue reading »
