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These are the most heartbreaking wildlife photographs of 2026 – and they're going on an international tour
By Alan Palazon published
News The winners of the 2026 Environmental Photography Awards were personally congratulated by Prince Albert II of Monaco at the inauguration of the awards exhibition

15-year-old photographer wins major wildlife award for Long-eared Owl image – shot with DSLR camera gear
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Award-winning teen photographer uses 8-year-old top gear to capture a fleeting wildlife moment of an owl flying through the frame in warm lighting

Award-winning photographers all started somewhere – these are the 10 photo contests to enter this June
By Kim Bunermann last updated
UPDATED From landscapes to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

A Savanna Hawk waits beside a wildfire to hunt fleeing animals in this award-winning photo – shot on an 83x superzoom camera
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS A major wildlife photography award has been won with a bridge camera, in a genre usually dominated by long telephoto lenses

Peeking parakeet wins top prize in London wildlife photo contest
By Chris George published
News A mouse on the tube and a sunbathing fox are winners in a competition designed to get you to explore London on a bike

These images come from some of the best photography books of the year. Seven books on photography and filmmaking have been short-listed for prestigious award
By Alan Palazon published
News The Kraszna-Krausz Book Awards cleebrates the best publications about photography and filmmaking, and now has whittled down this year’s entries to seven finalists

Shortlisted images of science photography competition brilliantly depict the wonders of Earth
By Alan Palazon published
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

Legendary black-and-white photographer is giving away his iconic Leica camera – and you could win it!
By Alan Palazon published
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

A BBC expert has these two images among the best of 2026 so far – but I’m not sure – what do you think?
By Alan Palazon published
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

A ‘really bad’ photographer just won US$50,000 and an Iceland trip. Can epic locations make up for subpar photo skills?
By Alan Palazon published
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
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