Surreal sights in the Black and White Minimalist Photography Awards

In its first year, the Black and White Minimalist Photography awards presents a sublime collection of esoteric monochrome imagery. From surreal architectural abstractions to desolate snowbound compositions, the contest is a rich reminder of the power o… Continue reading Surreal sights in the Black and White Minimalist Photography Awards

Sony World Photography Awards finalists embrace the weirdness of 2020

The Sony World Photography Awards has revealed an incredible selection of finalists and shortlisted shots in its prestigious annual professional competition. This year’s shortlist highlights how unusual the last 12 months have been, with many images de… Continue reading Sony World Photography Awards finalists embrace the weirdness of 2020

Sony World Photography Awards reveal dazzling 2021 National Winners

The first wave of winners in the prestigious 2021 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed. Spanning 51 countries, these National Award winners include a number of gorgeous drone shots and some compelling perspectives on the ways COVID-19 has t… Continue reading Sony World Photography Awards reveal dazzling 2021 National Winners

Little things, grand visions: The best small photography of 2020

WINNER 'First Light'. Bogra, Bangladesh

Global photography social network Agora’s latest contest tasked its community with taking portraits of small things, and the resulting highlights run the gamut from an extraordinary close up of a tiny damselfly to some shots of humans eclipsed by the scale and majesty of Mother Nature.

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Travel back in time with the best historic photography of the year

An evocative shot of the century-old Brighton Palace Pier has won this year’s Historic Photographer of the Year Awards. In its fourth year, this unique contest offers a deeply compelling journey through some of the most picturesque historic sites aroun… Continue reading Travel back in time with the best historic photography of the year

Astonishing snaps from the 2020 Siena International Photo Awards

In its sixth year the Siena International Photo Awards continues to impress with a captivating array of celebrated shots, from astonishing images of fire and lightning highlighting the power of nature, to some sublime perspectives on life in lockdown.C… Continue reading Astonishing snaps from the 2020 Siena International Photo Awards

The breathtaking wide-angle winners of the 2020 Pano Awards

Focusing solely on the art of panoramic photography, the annual Pano Awards is easily the most consistently spectacular photo contest in the world. This year’s stunning array of highlights offers a deeply creative assortment of images, from sublime wid… Continue reading The breathtaking wide-angle winners of the 2020 Pano Awards

High-in-the-sky snaps from the 2020 Aerial Photography Awards

In its inaugural year, the Aerial Photography Awards has delivered an exciting assortment of shots celebrating all kinds of high-flying imagery, from surreal helicopter landscapes to sublime drone-captured cityscapes.Continue ReadingCategory: Photograp… Continue reading High-in-the-sky snaps from the 2020 Aerial Photography Awards

Aerial photography hits new heights in the 2020 Drone Awards

The winning entries in this year’s Drone Photo Awards deliver an outstanding assortment of aerial images, from the overall winning shot, catching a school of salmon forming the shape of a heart, to a special category focusing on the profound ways COVID… Continue reading Aerial photography hits new heights in the 2020 Drone Awards

Less is more: The winners of the 2020 Minimalist Photography Awards

In its second year, the Minimalist Photography Awards has delivered another spectacular spread of images truly affirming the ethos, “less is more.” With a focus on abstract patterns and colorful contrasts, this photo contest celebrates images pared bac… Continue reading Less is more: The winners of the 2020 Minimalist Photography Awards