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A gentle gorilla with deep, expressive eyes gazes softly as a vibrant orange butterfly rests on its dark fur, conveying a serene connection with nature

Beautiful gorilla and butterfly encounter wins top photo award – captured with 45.7MP full-frame camera sensor and world-best zoom

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS Captured with a professional Nikon Z setup, this photographer is a master storyteller – revealing a curiosity-driven connection that is both intimate and captivating

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A man in a yellow shirt sits at a table, head resting on his hand, looking bored. Behind him, two others play ping pong in a dimly lit, worn-out room

“Ordinary moments carry universal stories.” This photograph is proof that award-winning images can be created from everyday, boring moments

By Alan Palazon published

Features This photo of an everyday scene captured in Hanoi won the Travel Portraits category for Travel Photographer of the Year

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Underwater image of a mother humpback whale and her calf. The mother is dark with white patterns, and the calf is light-colored

Rare 1-in-40,000 white humpback whale calf photographed for the first time in Tonga wins prestigious nature photo competition

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER "One of the rarest animals on the planet" – Underwater photographer Jono Allen recalls his once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a white humpback whale calf

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SheClicks 2022 Awards line-up

The cameras, lenses and services that women photographers value – and the talent that inspires them

By Kim Bunermann published

AWARDS Discover the SheClicks Awards 2026: A Celebration of the gear and photographers that matter to women in the field

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A lively gathering with multiple couples engaged in intimate moments, set against a backdrop of colorful streamers and a cozy atmosphere

Thought-provoking, playful and rebellious: Discover the award-winning images of Female in Focus 2025

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS Explore moments of transition – the lives and landscapes on the edge of change from a female and non-binary perspective

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A tranquil seaside scene at sunset, featuring smooth stones along the shore and soft waves under a dramatic, colorful sky

Get published and win big: Top photography competitions to enter in February – July 2026

By Kim Bunermann last updated

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

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A large, surreal sculpture of a hand rises from the desert, under a starry night sky illuminated by the Milky Way

Shot on a smartphone, this award-winning Milky Way image proves you don't need a dedicated camera to shoot the stars

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER Astrophotographer takes top honors in global photography competition with 'Hands of God' – a one-exposure shot captured in Chile's Desert

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A serene rural landscape at night with an old barn on grassy fields under a starry sky. The Milky Way glows brightly, enhancing the tranquil mood

"Incredible and realistic image" of South Downs Dark Skies wins renowned astrophotography competition

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS A stunning Milky Way arcs over an ancient barn in this prize-winning astrophotography image

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Photograph titled Charlotte and Dolly, depicting a young woman and her cow resting together in a barn to keep cool in the summer heat in West Virginia, United States. Captured by Vanta Coda III of the United States, and the winner of the Lifestyle category in the Open Competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026

These are the 10 best photos this year according to the Sony World Photography Awards – what do you think?

By Niall Hampton published

News One of them will be crowned Open Photographer of the Year in London on April 16

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A vibrant nebula in space, with glowing red and blue filaments against a dark starry background

"It looks like a jellyfish, but it's not – it's the remains of an exploding star. This photo looks straight out of Star Trek!"

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS This is a massive star that exploded 35,000 years ago, and the deep-sky image just won an award – a first in the prestigious competition

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