Awards and Competitions

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Snow-capped mountain rises above lush greenery, reflecting in a tranquil lake, with birds soaring in a moody, cloudy sky

This is the Landscape Photo of the Year: this stunning Jurassic-like world that revealed itself for only 30 minutes – captured by a first-time competitor

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS A rare break in the clouds unveiled a work that looked ancient, untouched, and lost in time – and this photographer captured it just in time...

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Close-up of two intricately folded fibers resembling ruffled ribbons, shown in an abstract pattern against a dark background, conveying a textured complexity

You won't believe this isn't AI: This otherworldly microscope image just earned prestigious honors – but what on earth is it?

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS Let's discover this year's Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition winners and explore the story and subject of the photo works

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An abstract aerial view of flowing sand patterns in rich browns and whites, resembling organic shapes and textures against a stark background

Three cameras, one vision: How the most stunning landscape photography of 2025 was created

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS DSLR, mirrorless, and drone technology, combined with a sharp eye for composition and light, earned the International Landscape Photographer of the Year his title

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Silhouetted trees rise against a hazy, dimly-lit backdrop, creating a mysterious and eerie forest atmosphere

Showcase your work and win awards: 10 photography competitions open for entries this December to May

By Kim Bunermann published

COMPETITIONS From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

COMPETITIONS
Left: A group of four women in colorful 1960s dresses stand on a sidewalk, engaged in conversation outside a storefront. Right: A portrait of Joel Meyerowitz, wearing a dark jacket and a textured scarf, against a softly lit background

The Leica Picture of the Year 2025: Joel Meyerowitz's street photography masterpiece captures the magic of New York

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS Iconic street photography: the image Puerto Rican Day Parade, Manhattan, New York City 1963 by Joel Meyerowitz highlights the mastery of timing, color, and candid composition

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A silhouette of a bird flies towards an orange glowing orb, surrounded by swirling dark tones and ethereal light trails

A 50MP DSLR, an accidental moment, and the photographer's intuition created this award-winning, multiple-exposure image – but it's not actually what it seems

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS The Nature Photographer of the Year announces its winner, and the awarded image stood out with its ethereal colors, perfect balance, and otherworldly atmosphere – let's discover its secret

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Aerial view of a snowy bog landscape with numerous pools of water reflecting the golden light of the sun.

Expertly photographed with the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, this landscape of frozen peat pools looks like an ethereal, alien world

By Tom May published

WINNER Shot in Estonia, this award-winning image demonstrates the creative potential of modern drone photography

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'Ladybird on a Sunflower' by Samuel Chapman (Australia), winner of the My Perspective Stephen Thomas Award in the My Perspective 2025 photo competition, which is run by the Down’s Syndrome Association

Charming photo of a ladybird on a sunflower among the winners of My Perspective 2025

By Niall Hampton published

News Entrants from Australia, China, France and the UK take top billing in the 15th Down's Syndrome Association annual international photo awards

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Two tigers engage in a playful fight, standing on their hind legs amidst dry grass and a misty background

These young tigers exploded into a split-second fight – and this award-winning image captures the clash

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER A burst of energy in the wild has earned wildlife photographer Andy Rouse tp honors at the British Photography Awards 2025

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An arctic wolf with a reddish face and paws walks across a snowy landscape, while a herd of musk oxen grazes in the background

Striking Arctic wildlife photo captured just moments after brutal predator-prey encounter wins major award

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS This photograph captures a gripping story of survival, cunning strategy, and the raw, untamed power of Arctic wildlife in its harshest environment

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