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September 15, 2025

Out-Of-This-World Winners of the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

The winners of the annual ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, and they’re just what astronomy lovers have been waiting for. From fantastical photos of distant nebulae to vibrant aurora captures, these images spark the imagination and remind us of the beauty and mystery found in the night sky. Run by the UK’s Royal Observatory Greenwich, the contest attracts well-respected astrophotographers from around the world who submit their highest-quality work.

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September 12, 2025

Say “Meow” to the Adorable Winners of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards

With an expanded 2025 edition, the International Pet Photography Awards is showing an even wider range of talent in the...

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September 10, 2025

20 Awe-Inspiring Winning Photos from the 2025 Underwater Awards Australasia

An image of a leopard seal opening wide in the waters off Antarctica won photographer James Ferrara top honors at...

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September 8, 2025

18 Incredible Category Winners From the 2025 International Photography Awards

From powerful photos of nature to important images documenting cultural events, the category winners of the 2025 International Photography Awards (IPA) are a striking lens inside our world. Eleven category winners were named across professional and non-professional divisions after thousands of submissions were received. Standout images include Savadmon Avalachamveettil's photo of India’s sacred Kumbh Mela festival, which won the Event category in the professional division.

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August 28, 2025

14 Finalists From the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

Wildlife photographers chronicle how creatures navigate a changing world.

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August 21, 2025

Scientists Highlight the Beauty of Survival in Wildlife Photography Competition

Researchers from around the world entered their best imagery into the BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition.

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August 20, 2025

Rare Red Sprites and Glowing Scorpions Win the 2025 Capture the Dark Photo Contest

Light pollution is a real problem, one that is growing at a rate of 10% a year according to non-profit DarkSky International. Not only do these lights block our view of the night sky, but they also disturb wildlife and have a negative effect on wellness. That’s where the winners of the 2025 Capture the Dark photo contest come in.

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August 20, 2025

Incredible Finalists of the 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest

Oceanographic Magazine has sifted through thousands of entrants and narrowed down the finalists of its Ocean Photographer of the Year...

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August 15, 2025

Incredible Winners of the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards

For its 18th year, the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) continues to prove the power of mobile photography.

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August 11, 2025

Incredible Image of Ice Climbers Watching an Eclipse From a Glacier Wins Color Photography Contest

A striking photo of two ice climbers on a glacier looking at a solar eclipse has won the 2025 reFocus Awards’ Color Photography Contest. Liam Man’s exceptional photograph is a study in contrast and color, with the icy blue iceberg illuminated by the orange hue given off by the annular eclipse.

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