Photo Contest

October 29, 2025

Breathtaking Winners of the 2025 Epson International Pano Awards

The 16th annual Epson International Pano Awards has announced the winners of its 2025 contest, and the results are as breathtaking as ever. Italian fine art landscape Alex Wides (Alessandro Cantarelli) was named 2025 Open Photographer of the Year for his stunning ultra-panoramic photos, which elevate the landscape into art. His vast portfolio ranges from the Northern Lights in Norway to a sunset in the Algerian desert.

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October 20, 2025

Weevil Balancing on a Grain of Rice Wins the Nikon Small World Contest

It may look like an alien lifeform perched on a crystal, but Zhang You’s winning photograph from the Nikon Small World competition isn’t as sinister as it appears. In reality, the insect lover has captured a striking portrait of a rice weevil sitting on a grain of rice. It’s incredible imagery like this that makes Nikon Small World so unique in the world of photography competitions.

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October 16, 2025

Video Contest Celebrates the Invisible World Found Under a Microscope

Life under the microscope is once again being celebrated as part of the 15th annual Nikon Small World in Motion competition. This contest, which recognizes excellence in video taken under a microscope, is a fascinating chance to peer into a world most of us never see. Artists and scientists from 34 countries submitted their best work, which was then evaluated by a panel of expert judges.

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October 8, 2025

Finalists in This Coveted Photography Contest Includes an Entry From a 12-Year-Old

If the finalists of the 2025 AOP Open Awards are any indication, the future of photography is looking bright. This photo contest, organized by the Association of Photographers (AOP) and sponsored by Fujifilm UK, is unique in that it asks professional and amateur photographers to compete side by side. Since there is no particular theme, the images are a wonderful collection of creativity that spans all genres.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.