Awards and Competitions

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Close-up of a colorful moth's face against a vibrant orange background, highlighting its fuzzy texture and large, round eyes

This stunning macro shot was captured on an Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera – and recognized for its photographic excellence

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER Capturing every detail with 82 stacked shots, this macro image earned top recognition at the British Photography Awards 2025

WINNER
Aerial view of a tall stone tower emerging from thick fog, illuminated by soft yellow lights, surrounded by shadowy trees

You voted and here they are: the creme de la creme of British photography

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNERS Let's discover the public's choice from the British Photography Awards 2025: from astro shots, to wild eagles, and mystic drone footage

WINNERS
A child in a blue jacket prepares to kick a soccer ball towards a net on a foggy playground, with school building windows in the background

“A breathtaking year for British photography” – explore the very best imagery of Britain's prestigious photography awards

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNERS From sports to wildlife, product shots and more: Discover the award-winning imagery of the British Photography Awards 2025

WINNERS
Hasselblad X2D II 100C being used by a photographer outdoors

This 100MP HDR camera wins big: Could the Hasselblad X2D II be the finest medium format camera ever?

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is a powerhouse redefining precision, stabilization, and autofocus technology – and has now received a prestigious Technology Award

NEWS
A dramatic winter landscape featuring towering rock formations covered in snow, with a lone figure standing amidst them

This is the Photo of the Year, showcasing a breathtaking perspective that had never been captured before

By Kim Bunermann published

AWARDS This often-photographed landscape in Turkey was captured differently with a drone – and it just received international recognition

AWARDS
A fisherman in orange attire navigates a wooden boat, catching fish under heavy rain, with water splashing around him

This award-winning image was shot on a phone – yes, really! Is this the final proof that mobile cameras can rival traditional gear?

By Kim Bunermann published

AWARDS Low light challenges, centuries-old fishing skills, and modern tech – this photographer captured it all on a smartphone

AWARDS
A close-up of a bee covered in water droplets, perched on a lilac petal against a soft pink background

Explore the most stunning macro and micro photographs in the world's biggest close-up competition

By Kim Bunermann published

SHORTLIST Discover the yet-to-be-crowned Close-up Photographer of the Year and the incredible worlds revealed in astonishing detail

SHORTLIST
A stunning aerial view of a serene lake surrounded by green hills, featuring a vibrant rainbow halo overhead

This spectacular image shows a rare circular rainbow, shot with the DJI Mavic 3 drone – and it just earned global recognition

By Kim Bunermann published

AWARDS These photographers flew a drone 500 metres above Lugu Lake, passing through a rain curtain to capture this beautiful phenomenon

AWARDS
A performer leaps through a fiery ring, showcasing fire dancing skills against a dark background. Flames illuminate the scene dramatically

This powerful image proves decade-old DSLRs can still capture award-winning photographs

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER Experience and timing matter more than the newest gear, as this winning image shows at the Nikon Film and Photo Contest 2024-2025

WINNER
A vast desert landscape at sunset, featuring unique rock formations silhouetted against a vibrant sky with a lone figure on a peak

"I captured a full multi-exposure photo sequence at f/8 and ISO 100, rotating carefully around the nodal point to create a seamless 360° panorama"

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER This image was shot with a Sony A7 IV and fisheye lens – and it won big at the world’s largest panoramic photography competition

WINNER
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