Stunning Photos of KISS Pose for a Portrait Photo Session for the Cover of Their Self-Entitled First Album in 1974
Kiss dropped their debut album, ‘Kiss’, on February 18, 1974, through Casablanca Records, marking the beginning of their rock journey. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Nature Photos from the 2024 International Photo Awards
1st Place in Nature, Landscape: “Supercell” By Roger Hill
The 2024 International Photo Awards (IPA) Nature Category celebrates 20 breathtaking winning photos, from awe-inspiring landscapes to intimate wildlife moments, showcasing nature’s beauty through the eyes of talented photographers. As we admire these powerful stories, the 2025 IPA competition now invites photographers worldwide to share their unique vision of our planet’s wonders. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Bird Photos from the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest
Comedy Bird Photo, Highly Commended: “Emperor Spy” By Thomas Vijayan
The 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year contest has wowed us again with its top 30 award-winning images, capturing the breathtaking beauty of birds in their most stunning and intimate moments. From vibrant hummingbirds mid-flight to majestic eagles in dramatic landscapes, these images highlight the incredible diversity and resilience of bird species, and serve as a reminder to protect their habitats. Continue reading »
“Drodlene”: Trygve Skogrand’s Naive Drawings About Wonder, Life And Love
Norwegian artist Trygve Skogrand, residing on the edge of a vast forest in central Norway, presents a series of small paintings as simple, philosophical explorations about life. Continue reading »
South Korean Artist Creates Mind-Blowing Hyperrealistic Drawings That Turn Ordinary Items Into Art
Imagine creating a hyperrealistic painting so detailed it looks like a photo — South Korean Mentor Design Institute, with over 30 years of experience and 200K followers, can teach you how. Explore their stunning work that brings everyday objects to life with incredible detail and inspiration. Continue reading »
In 1967, Photographer Richard Avedon Created These Remarkable Psychedelic Portraits Of The Beatles
In August 1967, The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein collaborated with photographer Richard Avedon to capture the essence of their psychedelic masterpiece, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images from the Xiaomi Imagery Mobile Photography Awards 2024
Grand Prize: “Fish Eye” by Maizal, Indonesia (Redmi Note 10)
The Xiaomi Imagery Mobile Photography Awards 2024, presented by Leica, celebrated 13 brilliant winners, all captured using Xiaomi smartphones, highlighting the photographers’ creativity and technical skill. The Grand Prize went to Maizal from Indonesia for his captivating photo “Fish Eye,” showing that mobile photography can rival professional cameras in capturing stunning moments. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Images from the National Wildlife Photo Contest
2024 Grand Prize: Winner by Bo Pardau
The National Wildlife Photo Contest showcases nature’s breathtaking beauty and raw power through stunning wildlife photos. From majestic predators in action to rare species, these award-winning images highlight both the artistry and technical prowess of talented photographers, promoting conservation efforts for diverse ecosystems. Continue reading »
Beautiful Black-and-White Winning Photos from the MonoVisions Awards
2024 Series Winner: “Hymns to the night” by Lucas Garcete
The MonoVisions Awards have celebrated the artistry and skill of black-and-white photography from 2017 to 2024 by showcasing 16 winning images—both series and single winners—that highlight inspiring photographers’ mastery of monochrome and their unique ability to tell powerful visual stories. With the 2025 contest now open and a deadline of May 15th, photographers worldwide are invited to submit their entries and join this prestigious legacy in the realm of fine art photography. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The Close-Up Photographer Of The Year 2024
Overall winner & Insects winner: “Clash of the Titans” by Svetlana Ivanenko
The Close-up Photographer of the Year 2024 competition, in partnership with Affinity Photo, unveiled its Top 100 winners from over 11,000 entries across 61 countries, selected by a panel of 25 experts, with each winning image offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the intricate details of subjects ranging from delicate butterfly wings to complex fungal structures. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Images from the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest 2024
Overall Winner: “Dancing White Tips” by Eduardo Labat
The 13th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest has announced its winners, featuring the stunning beauty and diversity of marine life. Eduardo Labat took home the prestigious “Best in Show” award for his captivating image of white-tip reef sharks off Mexico’s coast, also winning the black-and-white category, while the contest celebrated global photographers’ dedication to the ocean’s artistry and ecological significance. Continue reading »
Spectacular Nature-Winning Photos from the Fine Art Photography Awards 2024
1st Place Winner: “FlowerDance” by Bea Berg
The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024 in the Amateur category feature stunning images that celebrate nature’s beauty, showcasing serene landscapes and dramatic wilderness scenes. These photographs blend artistic vision and technical skill to inspire awe, appreciation, and a call to protect our planet’s fragile ecosystems. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos from the SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024
1st Place by Hira Punjabi
The SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 competition showcased the breathtaking beauty of birdlife, awarding Hira Punjabi top honors for a dramatic photo of a parakeet defending its territory from a monitor lizard. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images from the 2024 National Wildlife Photo Contest
Grand Prize Winner by Bo Pardau
The 2024 National Wildlife Photo Contest, with over 29,000 stunning entries, celebrated the beauty and wonder of the natural world, where patience and precision turn fleeting moments into timeless images. This year’s winning photographs, from an endearing portrait of owl siblings to a luminous interspecies paddling scene, capture the magic of connection, serendipity, and the fragile splendor of the wild. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Photos from the Nature Photographer of the Year 2024
Overall Winner: “Games Between Siblings” by Paolo Della Rocca
The Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 competition celebrates the stunning beauty of nature with 25 award-winning photos while spotlighting global photography talent and supporting conservation efforts. Winners receive cash prizes, including €3,000 for the top award, and their work is showcased at the Nature Talks Photo Festival and in an exhibition touring the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Continue reading »
Mysterious Soviet Leningrad City in Noir and Atmospheric Photographs by Boris Smelov
Boris Smelov (1951–1998) was a prominent Russian photographer and one of the key figures of the Soviet underground art scene. Continue reading »
Photographer Don Hong-Oai Captured Traditional Chinese Aesthetics with Imaginary Landscapes of Timeless Beauty
Don Hong-Oai (1929–2004) was a Chinese-born photographer renowned for his distinctive style that melded traditional Chinese painting aesthetics with photographic techniques. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos From the AAP Magazine Awards on the Theme of “Colors”
First Place Winner: “United Colors” by Fabien Dendiével (France)
AAP Magazine’s 43rd photo contest winners have been announced, celebrating the theme of “Colors” and the diverse ways photographers use it to tell stories. The 25 winning images, spanning 15 countries and four continents, showcase a masterful use of color to evoke emotions, enhance storytelling, and capture the richness of everyday life. Continue reading »
Photographer Trevor Cole Captures the Magnificence of Cultures Worldwide
Trevor Cole, an international travel photographer and tour leader from Donegal, Ireland, captures diverse cultures and landscapes with a focus on sustainability and human connection. Leading small-group photo tours across destinations like Scotland, Iceland, and Ethiopia, his work inspires reflection and encourages positive change. Continue reading »
Beautiful Nature And Landscape Winners of the 2024 Epson Panorama Photo Awards
Kelvin Yuen, HK
The 2024 Epson Panorama Photo Awards have celebrated exceptional nature and landscape photography, with winners showcasing mesmerizing vistas from remote mountains to striking desert scenes. These panoramic masterpieces blend light, shadow, and texture to convey nature’s beauty and diversity, honoring photographers who push the boundaries of visual storytelling. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winners of the 2024 Epson International Panorama Photo Awards
Open Photographer of the Year: Kelvin Yuen, Hong Kong
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 »
Fantastic Winning Photos From The 2024 Monovisions Black And White Photography Awards
Grand Prize, Series: “Hymns to the night” by Lucas Garcete
The 2024 Monovisions Black and White Photography Awards celebrated the emotional depth and versatility of monochrome photography, featuring captivating portraits, landscapes, and documentary shots that highlight the timeless beauty of black-and-white imagery. Continue reading »
Amazing Street-Winning Photos From The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024
1st Place Winner: Metropolis by Charles Chojnacki
The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024 honored exceptional talent in the street photography amateur category, presenting a diverse collection of images that captured the vibrant essence of urban life. The winning photos transformed everyday moments into powerful visual stories, showcasing the photographers’ keen eye for detail and mastery of storytelling through imagery. Continue reading »
Stunning Abstract Photo Generations by Rus Khasanov
Ruslan (Rus) Khasanov (previously featured) is an artist and graphic designer known for his abstract photography, videos, illustrations, and experimental typography. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Images From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards
Minimalist Photographer Of The Year: Anna by Eva Chupikova, Czech Republic
The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards celebrate the art of simplicity, featuring powerful images that use minimal elements like composition, light, and space to create evocative and captivating works of visual storytelling. Continue reading »
