Awards and Competitions

News An Australian science photography competition has selected its shortlist, with the finalists highlighting just how majestic our planet is, from endearing wildlife to breathtaking landscapes

News One of the world’s most celebrated monochrome photographers is gifting a lucky winner his personal Leica Typ 246, a camera he’s used for the past 15 years

OPINION These two images are undoubtedly powerful – but are they truly among the best of the year so far? Here’s my take, and hopefully you’ll share yours

News After a “mountain of bad photos,” Iceland Air has found a terrible photographer, with the winner taking home a cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip

AWARDS Using a 70-200mm telephoto lens, the photographer transformed a dusty daily ritual into an award-winning image

News The “24-hour photographic adventure” prioritizes speed and creativity with participants capturing an array of images with a tight turnaround

News The image is a brilliant example of Cartier-Bresson’s “Decisive Moment” philosophy: the split second when all elements of a scene come together in perfect harmony

UPDATED Rising photography talent beats strong competition with a split-second wildlife encounter that was captured with a decade-old DSLR

Award-winning Milky Way image over Queenstown shows a rare alignment of a galaxy, alpine terrain and human presence

AWARDS The award-winning image features a vegetable that the young photographer had never tasted before!