Photography

December 11, 2024

Woman Swimming Into a Fish “Wormhole” Wins 2024 ColorPro Awards

A dynamic image of a diver swimming toward a large school of fish has won the 5th annual ColorPro Awards. Themed around “momentum,” the contest was organized by ViewSonic, a global leader in visual solutions. Benjamin Yavar's winning photo, Wormhole, won the photography category for the way it powerfully captures the scene's movement and energy. Designed to celebrate creative excellence and storytelling in multiple fields, the ColorPro Awards doesn't just honor photography.

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December 6, 2024

National Geographic Announces Its “Pictures of the Year”

Young penguins taking the plunge, a cicada invasion, and Morocco's annual rose harvest festival are just some of the subjects of National Geographic‘s “Pictures of the Year.” Celebrated in the December 2024 issue, the 20 extraordinary photographs were culled from more than 2.3 million images taken by National Geographic photographers. Continuing its tradition of exceptional visual storytelling, NatGeo's photographers move around the globe to seek out unique moments.

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December 3, 2024

Visually Satisfying Aerial Photos Highlight the Precision and Geometry of Artistic Swimming

Photographer Brad Walls, known for his artistic aerial images of dancers, shines a spotlight on the world of artistic swimming with his series Aqualillies. Also known as synchronized swimming, the sport is renowned for its beautiful shapes and symmetry. Walls takes full advantage of these characteristics and gives us a better view of the swimmers' athleticism with his aerial perspective.

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November 25, 2024

Incredible Winners of the 2024 International Landscape Photographer of the Year

Over 3,600 entries were submitted by professional and amateur landscape photographers, and now the winners of the 11th annual International Landscape Photographer of the Year have been announced. Canadian photographer Andrew Mielzynski and Japanese photographer Ryohei Irie were singled out for having the best portfolio and individual image, respectively. Mielzynski's portfolio captures everything from snowy white winters in Ontario to the rusty sands of the Atacama desert.

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