Photo Contest

September 24, 2024

Startling Look at the Effects of Window Collisions Wins 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest

A startling look at the after-effects of window collisions won animal photojournalist Patricia Seaton Homonylo the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year contest. Her poignant photograph beat out more than 23,000 images that were submitted by photographers from around the world. Showing the “Bird Layout” event featuring over 4,000 birds that perished in Toronto due to window collisions, the image raises awareness about the manmade peril that our feathered friends face.

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September 19, 2024

Breathtaking Winners of the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year Competition

A stunning image of a rare Bryde’s whale about to consume a heart-shaped baitball has earned Rafael Fernández Caballero the title of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024. The Spanish photographer shot this breathtaking photograph in Baja California Sur, Mexico. In the end, Caballero’s image was chosen from more than 15,000 submissions from the world’s finest coastal, drone, surf, and underwater photographers. “The image captures perhaps the most special—and craziest—moment of my life.

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September 18, 2024

Amazing Photo of Whales Bubble-Net Feeding Wins Australian Geographic Nature Photographer Contest

A unique photo of humpback whales participating in bubble-net feeding won Scott Portelli the title of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year. Organized by the South Australian Museum, the contest is now in its 21st year. This year's competition attracted 1,856 entries from 442 photographers across 12 countries in its search for the best wildlife and landscape photographs taken across Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and New Guinea’s bioregions.

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September 6, 2024

15 Exceptional Winners From the 2024 Black & White Photo Contest

The reFocus Awards has announced the winners of its annual Black & White Photo Contest, and the results are incredible. With entrants from 49 countries, the winners are a powerful, exciting representation of photography talent worldwide. From a clever photo of cats to an artistic look at different body types, the images demonstrate the creative capabilities of black-and-white photography. The contest, which has both Professional and Non-professional divisions, named two photographers as the overall winners.

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