Gallery: Rare glimpses of nature from the ‘Apple Isle’

Now in its eighth year, the Beaker Street Festival’s Science Photography Prize tells the story of one of the more remote places on Earth, Australia’s southern island state of Tasmania, and the 12 finalists for 2024 have captured the beauty and diversit… Continue reading Gallery: Rare glimpses of nature from the ‘Apple Isle’

Fascinating photographs highlight the beauty found in daily life

Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad has revealed the winners of its latest photography competition. The selection showcases 18 superb shots that highlight the extraordinary beauty that can be found in every day life, from humble houses to train jour… Continue reading Fascinating photographs highlight the beauty found in daily life

Aurora dragon lights up 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist

From a dragon-shaped aurora to the Milky Way framing the Isaac Newton Telescope in Spain, the 16th Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has released its stunning shortlisted finalists ahead of winners being announced on September 12.Continue … Continue reading Aurora dragon lights up 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist

Sony World Photography Awards showcases beauty of the natural world

The overall winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed. This year’s selection of images showcases a sublime mixture of unspoiled landscapes, amazing animals, and extraordinary people going about their lives.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Sony World Photography Awards showcases beauty of the natural world

Hare for it: 2024 British Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners

A dramatic image of a soccer ball covered in invasive goose barnacles has taken out the top prize in this year’s prestigious British Wildlife Photography Awards, beating out more than 14,000 entries capturing the world around us.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Hare for it: 2024 British Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners

Shy sea lion and orangutan operation lead Nature Photo Contest wins

A brand new photography competition has released its first ever batch of winners and finalists, and there are some truly stunning images in the mix. A portrait of a playful sea lion has taken the top gong in the inaugural Nature Photography Contest, wh… Continue reading Shy sea lion and orangutan operation lead Nature Photo Contest wins

Best photos of 2023: Animals, aurorae and amazing landscapes

Every year, countless stunning images are submitted to a variety of photography competitions around the world, and 2023 was no exception. From cosmic structures light-years wide to microscopic marvels and everything in between, here are some of this year’s most awe-inspiring images.

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Gallery of Fluid Motion: Science at its most visually stunning

In fluid dynamics, hard science often comes with dazzling aesthetic beauty – a fact the American Physical Society highlights annually with a photo/video contest. Here are this year’s winners – equal parts fascinating, hypnotic and visually stunning.Con… Continue reading Gallery of Fluid Motion: Science at its most visually stunning

Vote now for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Awards

Here’s your chance to play juror and vote in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Awards 2023, a collection of 25 stunning photographs that shine a light on the beauty and brutality of the natural world.Continue ReadingCategory: Photog… Continue reading Vote now for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Awards