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Black-and-white image of two children led on grass. The shadow of a badminton racket can be seen on their faces and there is a shuttle cock in the frame too.
This photo masters light, melding narrative and composition to win an award – and it was shot with an iPhone

By Alan Palazon Last updated

Hungarian photographer Gellért Gombai ​​subtly infused the backstory into his award-winning image using light and shadows, adding deeper meaning to an otherwise abstract photo

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Two people sit on a rooftop picnic setup surrounded by a colorful feast, with a vibrant nature-themed backdrop
This contrasting scene of a countryside picnic on an urban rooftop won a major photography award – and now it’s your chance

By Alan Palazon Published

News Photographer Mithail Afrige Chowdhury won £10,000 from the 2025 Wellcome Photography Prize for capturing human resilience among urban expansion – and now you can enter the 2027 awards

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An overhead, high-angle shot captures a fisherman in a conical hat standing on a small wooden boat, surrounded by a massive, glowing golden fishing net stretched across the water, which features two distinct, circular clearing
I've honestly never seen a photo like this: How one aerial photographer turned a fishing scene into a work of fine art

By Tom May Published

NEWS A split-second shot from overhead transforms an everyday fishing net into something close to a gallery painting

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Condor in flight above lake in mountainous region.
"The magic happened… all it took was the right click" – Andean condors reign supreme in Patagonia Photo Contest

By Alan Palazon Published

News This year’s Patagonia Photo Contest winners included two fantastic shots of condors, a bird of prey considered a national symbol across the Andes

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Aerial view of a bird sitting in the middle of a reflective pond surrounded by red foliage. The sky and clouds are mirrored in the water
The aerial image of the year looks almost unreal – "I prioritize capturing the 'money shot' in-camera," says award-winning photographer

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Captured by drone above in China's Elk Park, the striking image won one of aerial photography's highest honors – while its creator champions getting the shot right in-camera

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Erupting volcano at night with glowing lava flowing down its sides under a starry sky
This volcanic eruption image looks like it was shot on a pro camera – but it wasn't, and it just won the top prize at the iPhone Photography Awards

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS A three-year-old iPhone was used to capture one of photography's toughest scenes, where glowing lava meets a star-filled sky over Guatemala

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Condor in flight above lake in mountainous region.
Patagonia Photo Contest celebrates breathtaking landscapes and wildlife – while exposing conservation concerns

By Alan Palazon Published

News The winners of the seventh Patagonia Photo Contest showcase the region's spectacular scenery and iconic species while shining a light on the growing challenges of human-wildlife coexistence

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A red fox is poised to catch a crab mid-air on a seaweed-covered shoreline. The background is a blur of brown and green hues
Shot at 2 AM in broad daylight, this DSLR wildlife image wins its 5th photo award – "I spent several nights in the midnight sun with a small family of foxes here in Finnmark," says photographer

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED A fox hunting a little crab in Norway wins another major photography award – captured with a professional DSLR and popular 70-200mm telephoto lens

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Aerial view of a small red boat with people rowing surrounded by a large flock of white birds flying over dark water
After winning 800+ international awards, this drone photographer claims another major photography prize – "I am committed to ethical practices that preserve the integrity of the photograph," he says

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Shot with DJI drones, the newly crowned International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026 shares a message about protecting trust in photography

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Crab snaps fish out of muddy water.
Photo of a muddy duel to the death between a crab and a fish captured on a DSLR was runner-up in top travel photography award

By Alan Palazon Last updated

News The scene depicting a frantic fight in the sticky mud between predator and prey recently came second place in a wildlife category at the prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year Awards

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