Awards and Competitions
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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

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

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

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

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

"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

What happens when you remove color? Marvel at the magic of monochrome photography with these world-class black & white winners
By Kim Bunermann published
AWARDS From raw wildlife portraits to striking abstract architecture, the Exposure One Awards winners prove how powerful photography can be – without a single drop of color

This photographer perfectly mastered dog motion, and is just one of many awarded shots that will make you smile
By Kim Bunermann published
WINNERS Explore this awarded shot and many more stunning images from the 2025 Dog Photography Awards

20-year-old photographer wins European Nature Photographer of the Year, becoming the youngest overall winner in the competition's history
By Kim Bunermann published
WINNER The GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases Europe's smallest owl and a heart-wrenching moment in a unique photographic style
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