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Aerial view of abstract patterns in colorful sand and water, resembling a tree with green foliage against dark textures.

Yes, this is a photo – and it just won an award: a mind-blowing aerial shot of Iceland reveals nature's art at its best

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER This aerial photograph blurs the line between fine art and documentary photography, and it has taken top honors in AAP Magazine's international competition

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Two men in traditional attire engage in a vigorous dance with flags, surrounded by an audience in colorful clothing under a vibrant sky

The world's best travel photographs are crowned – and the winning images are simply stunning

By Kim Bunermann published

POTY The Travel Photographer of the Year awards unveil the latest winners, with extraordinary images from around the world capturing culture, wildlife, nature, and the human experience at its most powerful

POTY
Aerial view of a glacial river meandering through a snowy landscape, surrounded by towering mountains and blue sky

Fourth major photo award for striking Aoraki/Mount Cook aerial landscape shot, captured from an open airplane door...

By Kim Bunermann published

4tH WIN Award-winning strike for a beautiful and important photograph, shot with a medium format camera marvel, featuring 102MP

4tH WIN
Priya Suresh Kambli, from the Archive as Companion series; 2025 Leica Women Foto Project Award winner

Leica launches LOBA Women Grant to support female photographers worldwide

By Sebastian Oakley published

News Leica expands Oskar Barnack Award with global grant for female photographers

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Four young men pose for a photo sat at a table in a dinner. This is Only The Poets, a British pop band.

Aspiring music photographers listen up! Nikon has announced an ‘unforgettable’ career kickstarter program in collaboration with Only The Poets

By Alan Palazon published

News Nikon and Britpop band Only The Poets have teamed up to offer ten lucky winners the chance to shoot the group's upcoming gig

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Top-down view of ice hockey goal and players

I’m a sports photographer, these are my five favorite match-winning shots from the World Sports Photography Awards 2026

By Mike Harris published

OPINION The caliber of World Sports Photography Awards entries couldn’t have been higher – but beyond the gold medal, this selection of category winners really stood out to me

OPINION
Silhouette of a ferris wheel against a vibrant pink and purple sunset sky, creating a serene and festive atmosphere

Kick off 2026 with these 10 photography competitions open for entries from January to May

By Kim Bunermann last updated

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

UPDATED
Sony A7 V camera held in a person's hands

Japan's best-selling camera brands crowned: compact, mirrorless, DSLR, video, and action winners revealed

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS The BCN Award 2026 reveals Japan's top camera brands across every major category

NEWS
A close-up, high-contrast black-and-white image of a horse’s neck and head, showcasing its muscular form against a light background

What a powerful perspective! Award-winning black-and-white image shows what's possible when breaking patterns in nature photography contest

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS Understanding movement, form and emotion has shaped this pro photographer's work – now internationally recognized in Exposure One Awards

NEWS
A black and white, close-up photograph captures an intimate moment between two foxes, where a smaller kit affectionately nuzzles and nibbles the snout of a larger fox that has its eyes closed in a serene expression

Love bites: This powerful wildlife photo, taken with a Sony A1, captures the beautiful chaos of motherhood

By Tom May published

WINNER Photographer Janet Gustin froze a split-second moment of tender chaos in this award-winning image

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